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The Lafayette Arts & Science Foundation (LASF) will celebrate the achievements of the children of Lafayette - its brightest stars-with a Starry, Starry Night theme. The event will take place on Saturday, January 30th at the Veterans Memorial Building in Lafayette from 6:00-9:00 P.M.

The evening will gather members of the community together in order to recognize the importance of Lafayette's stellar public school system and its role in shaping the future of its students. According to Barbara Serwin, president of LASF, "Our students are part of an extraordinary educational environment. They are engaged and motivated on a daily basis by excellent teachers and caring administrators. We are proud to financially support the educational programs which mold the future leaders of our society."

LASF was founded almost 30 years ago for the purpose of raising funds to support arts and science programs that were threatened with cutbacks. As a group of committed parents responded to this call for additional support, the fledgling foundation initiated an enrichment program delivered by private instructors. Today, LASF's programs consist of art, music, science, social studies, writing development, technology and health education. Additionally, the organization earmarks about half of its budget towards school district programs and services at Lafayette's four elementary schools, Stanley Middle School and Acalanes High School

LASF has sent out its invitations for the annual event and urges everyone in the community to honor our young bright stars. Net proceeds go to secure existing district and LASF programs and services through the remainder of this school year and to minimize deficit spending. For additional information about the annual event, please call the LASF office at 925-299-1644 or visit our web site www.last.org.