LAMORINDA WEEKLY | LPIE throws thank you Party in the Park


Working at the Party in the Park, from left, Lisa Spieler (incoming Vice President, LPIE), Amy Parlett (President, LPIE) and Danielle Gallagher (chair of this year's Power Party and incoming Community at Large Member, LPIE). Photo Pippa Fisher

Families enjoyed a carefree afternoon in the Lafayette Plaza Park June 4, picnicking and playing, listening to music, with snacks and fun activities all provided by Lafayette Partners in Education as a celebration of community and for their support for the children in Lafayette schools.

The free event was organized by Chairperson Kelli Shrader and included a raffle and live music. Food was available from local restaurants and families were picnicking on the green. Local ice cream store Smitten was scooping ice cream.

LPIE is a community-based education foundation run by parent volunteers working to enhance and expand the educational opportunities for students in Lafayette's six public schools.