First Time Ever: Blind Date With a Book and a Bottle

Barnes and Noble 

has teamed up with Tomcat Liquor 

to help TPSF create our first ever Blind Date With a Book and a Bottle.

For only $30, you can select a brown paper bag.  A label on the bag will hint at its contents. It might say something like, "If you want to eat like Tony Soprano, then spend some time with this!"  The bag will contain a book and a beverage that has been carefully paired.

Just like a blind date, you don't know if you will get a trendy, hot title of the week or a classic beauty.

We guarantee there will be no duds! Who can go wrong with a book and a bottle, right?

People who are over 21 can purchase a bag with a book and a bottle of wine that has been matched to the book.  We will also have alcohol-free options that are paired for those under 21.

What's the difference between VIP and regular admission?

TPSF Uncorked is open to the public and free of charge so everyone can celebrate our schools. Free admission will get you yummy food from Napoli's, RibCrib, Chilango's, and Reasor's. Enjoy the opportunity to donate money through a variety of fun ways: ring toss from Tomkat Liquor, Blind Date With a Book and a Bottle from Barnes & Noble and Tomkat Liquor, door prize tickets, silent auction, and live auction. 

HOWEVER, if you like adult beverages....

The VIP room will cost you, but it is so worth it. $25 in advance or $30 at the door will gain you access to the tasting room and two door prize tickets ($10 value).

Sommelier Heather Ezell has teamed up with Mary's Liquor, Deep Branch Winery, and Reasor's to create a menu to delight your senses. Throughout the evening, she will take the stage to educate guests on pairing food and wine and beer.

 Each VIP attendee will receive a tasting card with twelve tastes of whichever combination of beverages you choose. If you find something you like, stop by Mary's Liquor's booth and order your favorites for your home. All proceeds go to TPSF.

The first 200 VIP tickets sold will receive a commemorative wine glass. Tickets are available at Mary's Liquor.

At this point, only 33 numbered VIP tickets remain, so get yours today.

First Time Live Auction

Uncorked has gained the reputation of being a good, good time.  Each year it gets bigger and better. The silent auctions and door prizes have worked so well, we thought we'd try throwing in a LIVE AUCTION...with a twist.

Tahlequah Lumber has generously (aren't they always?) donated three Yeti coolers.

Yes, three Yeti coolers.

On May 12, 2017, after each Yeti cooler has been auctioned, the winners will open them.

Inside one of them is a special prize: 

a 

a $100 gift certificate to Rum Runners!

You know you want it.

All proceeds go to Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation.

Thank you to Tahlequah Lumber and Rum Runners!

So...what exactly is Uncorked?

Uncorked is Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation's annual celebration of schools on Friday, May 12, 2017, from 7-9 pm at the Armory on 100 N. Water Street.  We congratulate our grant recipients and kick off the fundraising for next year. Last year we raised over $10,000. This year, we hope to raise more. Uncorked is a party where the whole community is invited to celebrate the employees at TPS who do so much for our children.

FREE ADMISSION 
COME AS YOU ARE
Be comfortable, join the fun, and throw a little money at education. Napoli's, Rib Crib, Chilango's and Reasor's have donated food and beverages. TPSF's partner Northeastern Health System has donated a Starbuck's coffee bar. Enjoy these complimentary items as you stroll through about 90 auction items and door prizes.

SILENT AUCTION
Items will be sectioned off with three separate closing times throughout the evening. Why? If you can't stay all night, we want you to still be able to have a bidding war and take home prizes.

DOOR PRIZES
Every TPS employee and VIP ticket will receive a free door prize ticket.  More are available for $5 each or 5 for $20.  Libby and Brandi will roam the crowd and sell more throughout the night.  They can also be purchased at the VIP ticket area. Drop your ticket(s) in the bucket beside an item you want to win.  Who knows? You may win a helicopter ride for only a $5!

Better buy lots of tickets just to be sure.

LIVE AUCTION
***NEW THIS YEAR***
Tahlequah Lumber has generously donated THREE Yeti coolers.  We will hold a live auction for each one.  After the last one has been auctioned, the winners may open them. Inside one of them will be a $100 gift certificate from Rum Runners.

Didn't see that coming, did you?

TOMKAT LIQUOR BOOTH
***NEW THIS YEAR***
Tomkat Liquor is joining us this year with a booth. Half of the proceeds from their booth will go to Tahlequah High School's Save a Senior, which is an evening event after graduation in which students can safely and legally celebrate.

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK AND A BOTTLE
***NEW THIS YEAR***
Tomkat and Barnes and Noble have participated a fun combination of grab bags.  For only $30, you can select a brown paper bag with a book and bottle inside.  You don't know what the book and bottle are, but there will be a hint of the contents--just like a blind date!

MARY'S LIQUOR
At the exit, Mary's Liquor will be taking orders for wines and beers enjoyed at the VIP area. Proceeds will go to Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation. Stock up and give back at the same time.

Cheers to that!

VIP AREA
You must have a wrist band to enter and the first 200 tickets get a commemorative wine glass. Here we will recognize our grant recipients, receive an education on the food and beverage pairings, and be entertained by Tahlequah Show Choir and a live band. Tickets to the VIP area are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.  Advanced tickets may be purchased at Mary's Liquor, The Right Angle Photography, Celeste Looney Insurance, and Aerofit.

SOMMELIER HEATHER EZELL
Heather is back this year and we are giving her the stage.  Several times throughout the evening, she will take the mic to share her knowledge on why the menu pairings from Reasors, Mary's Liquor, and Deep Branch Winery are so perfect.  She will be available all night for questions.  We at TPSF believe in education.  Listen to Heather, and you will definitely leave feeling more knowledgeable.

Psst! Heather also hosts tasting parties. Schedule one with her, and you'll learn even more with her cozier tutorial.

AFTER PARTY AT THE BRANCH
***NEW THIS YEAR***
The Branch is hosting an after party for anyone who doesn't feel that 7-9 pm is adequate time to celebrate our schools.  They are sharing a percentage of the proceeds with TPSF.

We have a great community!

Uncorked 2017 is Near!

You've probably seen these posters around town. We are so excited that Uncorked is just around the corner.  In the next few weeks, we will be sharing more exciting details with you.  Please go to Facebook and like our events page Uncorked 2017.  We've been posting fabulous auction items and will update it with more exciting news.

Fund Grants We Will

One of TPSF's favorite times of year is when we get to announce the grant recipients.  This year we did a Star Wars themed skit to honor our teachers. Thank you to all the teachers who applied and congratulations to all who received the grants. 

Sequoyah

Carol Horn, Sasha Faulkner

Cherokee

Jessica Morrison, Gina Fisher, Amy Batie and Leslie Booth

Greenwood

Leslie Richardson, Elizabeth Rader, Heather Moles, Deena Jones, Kym Tinsley, 

Heritage

Kristin Wadley, Rebecca Parish, Patrice Thornton, Shelli Lamons

TMS

Russel Hudgens, Amy Wright

THS

Gabriela Veith, Amelia Brown, Lisa Yahola

May the Force of Education be with you. We at TPSF appreciate you and enjoy lighting the path  towards excellence with you.    

Call for TPSF Grant Applications!

Teachers, media specialists, counselors, and administrators, what would you love for your classroom? Please tell us. We are accepting grants through the end of the semester.  They are due December 16, 2016. Please email to tpsfgrants@gmail.com.  For your benefit, we've also added the rubric we use to evaluate the applications.