Exeter Community Education Foundation

11/02/2026

It’s GALA WEEK! We couldn’t make it happen without generous donors like Bluestone Dental.

Thank you, , for being a Spotlight Sponsor of this year’s ECEF Casino Night Gala Fundraiser. Your continued support of our mission means so much to us!

Located on New Holland Road and owned by a proud Exeter family, Bluestone Dental is a great option if you’re looking for a new family dental practice. Check them out: https://www.bluestonedental.com/

10/30/2026

In the days leading up to the 4th Annual Casino Night Gala, ECEF Student Ambassadors Lena Bluestone and Olivia Dever met up with John and Amy Lutz at the Senior High School for an interview that we just loved being a part of. John and Amy are this year's honorees and we will share this interview after the big event on Saturday, November 7th.

Tomorrow (10/30) is the LAST DAY to get your Gala tickets!

Join us Saturday, November 7, for ECEF’s 4th Annual Casino Night Gala — a Black & White evening filled with great food, open bar, casino games (no cash or prize exchange), music, photos and plenty of fun, all while supporting Exeter students and schools.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to grab your tickets, get your Black & White attire ready and plan for a fun night out!

📅 Saturday, November 7 | 6–10 PM
📍 Redner’s Event Center at FirstEnergy Stadium
🥂 Heavy hors d’oeuvres + desserts + four-hour open bar
🎲 Casino-style games | DJ | Photo booth
🔞 21+ event

https://www.exetereducationfoundation.org/gala

10/22/2026

Keeping our kids safe starts with education, awareness, and meaningful conversations!

ECEF’s Student Outreach committee was proud to sponsor visits from two nationally recognized speakers, John Halligan and Katie Greer, this week, bringing important conversations about bullying, internet safety, and responsible technology use to Exeter students.

Student support is more than one thing, and ECEF’s Student Outreach is proud to provide opportunities like these that help educate, empower, and keep our students safe. 💙

10/08/2026

We are happy to share our first 2026-2027 Eagle Grant Spotlight from our Student Ambassador, Davin Rowe

"In recent years, some Junior High students in Mrs. Crotty’s music courses have had difficulty properly handling guitars and ukuleles due to individual learning abilities and other personal circumstances.

This week, I visited Mrs. Crotty to deliver eight different guitar chord helpers and two ukulele chord pressers funded through ECEF’s Eagle Grant program. Through this grant opportunity, we are supporting students by providing a more flexible, accessible, and adjustable learning environment designed to meet different needs."

Thank you Devin for presenting Mrs. Crotty with her Eagle Grant items and thank you Mrs. Crotty for being an amazing teacher always looking for ways to adapt and bring accessibility to more students who want to play music. We can't wait to follow up to see how the items are working!

10/07/2026

Today is the final day of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days! If you’re shopping the sales, consider adding an item from ECEF’s Amazon Wish List to your cart. Each item was requested by an Exeter teacher to bring something extra to their classroom—and today’s deals may help your generosity go even further.

Shop the Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31XEDNZOQG6GN?ref_=wl_share

10/07/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to get your Gala tickets at the current price!

Join us Saturday, November 7, for ECEF’s 4th Annual Casino Night Gala — a Black & White evening filled with great food, open bar, casino games (no cash or prize exchange), music, photos and plenty of fun, all while supporting Exeter students and schools.

We’re especially excited to celebrate this year’s honorees, John and Amy Lutz, and recognize the incredible impact they have made on ECEF and the Exeter community.

Tickets are $125 through October 7. After that, the price increases to $150.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to grab your tickets, get your Black & White attire ready and plan for a fun night out!

📅 Saturday, November 7 | 6–10 PM
📍 Redner’s Event Center at FirstEnergy Stadium
🥂 Heavy hors d’oeuvres + desserts + four-hour open bar
🎲 Casino-style games | DJ | Photo booth
🔞 21+ event

Get your tickets before the price changes on October 8!

10/05/2026

ONE MORE DAY to get your Gala tickets at the current price!

Join us Saturday, November 7, for ECEF’s 4th Annual Casino Night Gala — a Black & White evening filled with great food, open bar, casino games (no cash or prize exchange), music, photos and plenty of fun, all while supporting Exeter students and schools.

We’re especially excited to celebrate this year’s honorees, John and Amy Lutz, and recognize the incredible impact they have made on ECEF and the Exeter community.

Tickets are $125 through October 7. After that, the price increases to $150.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to grab your tickets, get your Black & White attire ready and plan for a fun night out!

📅 Saturday, November 7 | 6–10 PM
📍 Redner’s Event Center at FirstEnergy Stadium
🥂 Heavy hors d’oeuvres + desserts + four-hour open bar
🎲 Casino-style games | DJ | Photo booth
🔞 21+ event

Get your tickets before the price changes on October 8!

10/01/2026

Congratulations to our friends at NorthStar United Methodist Church on their 15-year anniversary! Thank you for caring for our community the many ways that you do!

09/28/2026

A BIG thank you to Bertie’s Inn for their continued support of ECEF and the Exeter community!

We were excited to stop by for a “big check” moment celebrating the proceeds from our September 8 Community Dinner Night Out. Pictured are Bertie’s co-owner Patty Miravich, ECEF Board Member Rory Bender, and ECEF Executive Director Ang Cooke.

Bertie’s has been a wonderful supporter of ECEF this year, not only hosting our Dinner Night Out, but also sponsoring our annual Golf Outing. We are incredibly grateful to Patty, John, and the entire Bertie’s team for their generosity and commitment to our community.

If you haven’t been to Bertie’s lately, stop in for dinner — or check out their popular Wednesday night Trivia Nights! The food is fantastic, and we highly recommend the street corn fries. Trust us on that one.

Thank you, Bertie’s, for supporting ECEF and Exeter!

09/27/2026

Planning to join us for ECEF’s Black & White Casino Night Gala? Don’t wait to get your tickets—early pricing of $125 ends October 7!

We’re so excited to honor John and Amy Lutz this year and celebrate their amazing impact on ECEF and the Exeter community.

Join us Saturday, November 7, for an unforgettable night supporting Exeter students and schools.

For details and to purchase tickets, visit

The Annual ECEF Casino Night Gala Fundraiser is Back!