Southern California

The 2017 Playworks "Run for Play!" LA Marathon Team
2017-03-19 02:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Run for Play. Run for Transforming Schools.
We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. Playworks is the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children’s social and emotional health. We are changing school culture by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day. We create a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional schools. Kids need to play.
Join Team Playworks and run the 2017 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon to help amplify the power of play in Southern California.
Whether you are running your first marathon, your 10th marathon, or you are a cyclist, triathlete, or other endurance athlete, we welcome you to join our team!
As a member of the team you will receive:

Fundraising support throughout the campaign
Special team dinners and happy hour events
Limited edition New Balance gear and additional incentives
The chance to cross the finish line of the most historic marathon in history with Team Playworks cheering you on

As a member of the team you are expected to:

Make a fundraising commitment of $650 or more
Be at least 16 years or older (on race day)
Comply with Los Angeles Marathon Event Rules and all Official Charity Program regulations and deadlines
Start with the official start and complete the course in six and a half hours (6:30:59)
Be an ambassador of play

If you have any questions please contact Myra Petgrave at myra.petgrave@playworks.org. To join the Playworks “Run for Play!” LA Marathon Team for the 2017 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, begin by registering to fundraise with us and Playworks will be in touch to get you in the game. We are so excited to #run4pLAy!
This event is now over.

Playworks SoCal Invites You to Meet the Coaches Happy Hour on Aug 18th
2016-08-18 14:00 - 16:00
Clear your calendar – It's going down! We would like to invite you to come out and meet Playworks Southern California's 2016-17 coaches and staff. Join us for Happy Hour anytime between 5-7p.m. on August 20th. You can also be the first to register for the 2017 LA Marathon Playworks Team to Run for Play! Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be epic!

Join us at Baja Sharkeez, 3600 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 on Thursday, August 18 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

If you have questions or want more information, contact Myra Petgrave at 310.822.4176 or myra.petgrave@playworks.org.

Playworks SoCal invites You To Our Love To Play Happy Hour - May 12th
2016-05-12 13:00 - 15:00
Playworks Southern California invites you to join us at our office for the Love to Play Happy Hour. This is a great opportunity to join us in a discussion about education and raising awareness around social and emotional learning.
Join us at our office at 406 E. Carson Plaza Dr., Carson CA 90746 on Thursday, May 12 from 4 p.m.–6p.m.
RSVP by clicking here or calling us at 310.822.4176 to let us know you will be attending. Feel free to bring a friend!
If you have questions or want more information, contact Myra Petgrave at myra.petgrave@playworks.org.

Orange County Community Foundation’s 2nd Annual I♥OC Giving Day with Playworks
2016-04-27 03:00 - 2016-04-28 09:00
For a second year, Playworks Southern California is participating in the Orange County Community Foundation’s iheartOC Giving Day. From April 27th at 6 a.m. to April 28th at 12 p.m., participants will have 30 hours to donate to Playworks SoCal and show their support for Orange County schools. Every donation will go a long way to help Playworks SoCal reach their fundraising goal of $5,000. Here are a few ways you can get involved:

Visit playworks.org/iheartoc to make a tax-deductible donation.

RSVP here to join us at Muir Fundamental Elementary in Santa Ana for coffee and recess on April 27th at 9:00 a.m. Help us build a healthy community, and win the Coffee Break prize, awarded to the nonprofit that raises the most donations between 9 a.m. to noon.​

Share our page on social media, and invite your friends and family to learn more about our mission.

Join Our Scramble for Playworks Breakfast
2016-03-24 05:30 - 06:15
Scramble for Playworks breakfast is a time to learn and discover the impact that Playworks is having on Orange County youth and schools. We are changing school culture by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day. You’ll get an overview of Playworks programs as well as insights into our vision and direction.
Please join us for breakfast and recess at Diamond Elementary School on Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at 1450 S. Center St. Santa Ana, CA 92704
RSVP here.

Playworks PlayShop - SoCal
2016-03-19 08:00 - 11:00
Playworks is pleased to offer our PlayShop, a three-hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess and give you powerful tools to create an awesome recess program!
The PlayShop will equip you with:

Tangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately indoors and out
An inspired understanding of how recess, play and physical activity can positively impact school climate
A powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges

This training is great for principals, classroom teachers, recess staff, parent volunteers, and PE teachers!

When:Saturday, March 19 201611:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:Mattel Toy Store 333 Continental Blvd El Segundo, CA 90245

Scramble For Playworks Breakfast
2016-01-21 05:30 - 06:15
Scramble for Playworks breakfast is a time to learn and discover the impact that Playworks is having on Los Angeles County youth and schools. You’ll get an overview of Playworks programs as well as insights into our vision and direction.
Please join us for breakfast and recess at Diamond Elementary School on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at 1450 S. Center St. Santa Ana, CA 92704
RSVP here.

Scramble for Playworks Breakfast
2015-11-19 05:00 - 06:30
Scramble for Playworks is a time to learn and discover the impact that Playworks is having on Los Angeles County youth and schools. You’ll get an overview of Playworks programs as well as insights into our vision and direction. Please join us for breakfast and recess at Wesport Heights Elementary School on Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. 6011 W 79th St, Los Angeles, CA 90045
RSVP Here: http://scrambleforplayworks.splashthat.com/

Major League Baseball Players - Baseball Skills and Drills Camp
2015-11-14 06:00 - 09:00
PLAYWORKS – MLB Players Baseball Skills and Drills Camp.
Event Information:Date: Saturday, November 14, 2015Time: 9:00 am – noonLocation: On Deck baseball training facility2499 E Willow St.Signal Hill, CA. 90755
Event Guests:Tony Gwynn Jr., former San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers PlayerAaron Hicks, Minnesota Twins Player
Staff:Baseball Coaches, MLB Players, and Playworks Team Members
Event Outline:9:00 am – Introduction to staff and event instruction9:30 am – Stretch10:00 am – Baseball skills and drills sessions (5-7 stations)Noon – Q & A with players, snacks, autographs and photo session with MLB players
This is an invitation only event! Students must be invited by a Playworks Coach, sign a waiver, and be accompanied by an adult throughout the event.
For more information contact LaVal Brewer at SoCalinfo@Playworks.org

Playworks SoCal invites You To Our Love To Play Happy Hour - Oct. 22nd
2015-10-22 14:00 - 16:00
Playworks Southern California invites you to join us at our office for the Love of Play happy hour. This is a great opportunity to see our new location and join us in a discussion about education and raising awareness around bullying in support of National Bullying Prevention Month.
Join us our office 406 E. Carson Plaza Dr., Carson CA 90746 on Thursday, October 22 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
RSVP at our Eventbrite site to let us know you will be attending. Feel free to bring a friend!
If you have questions or want more information, contact Diane Santana at dsantana@playworks.org.

I♥OC with Playworks Play Challenge
2015-04-21 03:00 - 2015-04-22 09:00
Playworks Southern California, in partnership with the Orange County Community Foundation, is participating in our first ever giving day, I HEART OC. Starting April 21, 2015 at 6 a.m. through noon on April 22, 2015 in celebration of the OCCF’s 25th anniversary, 30 hours to give where your heart lives! Join Playworks SoCal and the Orange County Community Foundation in showing that we care about our nonprofit community, Support us by donating here: Playworks SoCal I♥OC Giving Day
Your donation goes a long way. The Orange County Community Foundation is aiming high with a goal of delivering $2 million to OC nonprofits in a 30-hour period. Secure, tax-deductible donations will be accepted at Playworks SoCal I♥OC Giving Day during a 30-hour period, and Playworks SoCal will be eligible to receive funding through bonus awards and prizes provided by OCCF and our Giving Day partners. Let’s make it happen!
