Southern California

2020 Playworks “Race for Recess!” LA Marathon & 5K Team
2020-03-07 - 2020-03-08 | Dodgers Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Conquer 26.2 miles, the Charity Challenge, or a family-friendly 5K. Transform 500,000 lives.
Kids need to play, and we need your help. Join Team Playworks and run the 2020 Los Angeles Marathon or LA BIG 5K to help transform the lives of children in your community.
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Playworks is once again thrilled to be an official charity for the 2020 Los Angeles Marathon and LA BIG 5K! Over the past three years, our runners have collectively raised more than $60,000 to support our programs. We are currently accepting registrations and donations with hopes that one day, every child in America will have access to safe, healthy play.
As a member of the team you will receive:

The opportunity to adopt and run for one of our 1,110 Junior Coaches.
Create your fundraising page here, raise a minimum of $200 by January 1, 2020, and Playworks will pre-pay the registration fee.
Exclusive access to kick-off and celebration events.
Fundraising support throughout the campaign, including online toolkit and virtual training sessions.
Limited edition team shirt, Playworks swag, and additional incentives.
Team training with meet-up runs hosted around the Los Angeles area.
The chance to cross the finish line of the most historic marathon in history and to receive a finisher’s medal with Team Playworks cheering you on.

As a member of the team you are expected to:

Make a fundraising commitment of $650 or more if you register for the marathon race (26.2 miles from Dodgers Stadium to Santa Monica)
Make a fundraising commitment of $650 or more if you register for the Charity Challenge Race (second section of marathon course)
Make a fundraising commitment of $350 or more if you register for the LA BIG 5K Race (3.1 miles begins/ends at Dodgers Stadium)
Create and share a personalized fundraising page
Be at least 16 years or older (on race day) if you are running the marathon or Charity Challenge. The family-friendly 5K is open to participants of all ages and abilities, including runners, walkers, and strollers
Comply with the Los Angeles Marathon Event Rules and all Official Charity Program regulations and deadlines
Complete the course in six and a half hours (6:30:59) if you are running the marathon
Be an ambassador of play!

To join the Playworks “Race for Recess!” Team for the 2020 Los Angeles Marathon, Charity Challenge or LA BIG 5K, begin by registering to fundraise with us below. Playworks will be in touch with next steps.
If you have any questions please contact Myra Petgrave at myra.petgrave@playworks.org or calling 310.822.4176.
Get Started
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If you have any questions, please contact Myra Petgrave at Myra.Petgrave@playworks.org

Playworks SoCal's Rock, Paper, Scissors FUNdraising Tournament!
2019-06-13 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Common Space Brewery, 3411 W. El Segundo, Hawthorne, CA, 90250, United States
Please join us on Thursday, June 13 for our 1st Annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament.
We’re putting the fun in FUNdraiser June 13th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Common Space Brewery in El Segundo.
Register
A standard ticket offers complimentary appetizers, discounted drink tickets, a cash bar, an awesome silent auction, and our annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament. The standard ticket enters you in the tournament and gives one 4th/5th grade girl the opportunity to participate in the Playworks SoCal Girls’ Basketball League for free.
The winner of the Rock, Paper Scissors Tournament will receive 4 tickets to a Los Angeles Dodgers Suite Game!
Additional prizes and silent auction items include but not limited to:

Beach Volleyball Private Session by Olympian Nicole Branagh for up to 6 people
Lanson Champagne Picnic Pack
AMC Movie Tickets for 2
Malibu Wine Safari Tours for 2
Common Space Brewery swag bag

2019 Playworks “Race for Recess!” LA Marathon & 5K Team
2019-03-23 03:15 - 2019-03-24 20:15 | Dodgers Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Conquer 26.2 miles, the Charity Challenge, or a family-friendly 5K. Transform 500,000 lives.
Kids need to play, and we need your help. Join Team Playworks and run the 2019 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon or LA BIG 5K to help transform the lives of children in your community.
Get Started
Playworks is once again thrilled to be an official charity for the 2019 Los Angeles Marathon and LA BIG 5K! Over the past two years, our runners have collectively raised more than $45,000 to support our programs. We are currently accepting registrations and donations for our Playworks LA Marathon & 5K team with hopes that one day, every child in America will have access to safe, healthy play.
As a member of the team you will receive:

The opportunity to adopt and run for one of our 86 Los Angeles County and Orange County elementary schools.
One-on-one virtual session with Playworks SoCal Board Member and UltraRunner Jared Blank to customize training programs. Jared is a certified run coach and group fitness instructor.
Create your fundraising page here, raise a minimum of $200 by January 28, 2019, and Playworks will pre-pay the registration fee.
Fundraising support throughout the campaign.
Special team dinner, happy hour events, and post-race brunch.
Limited edition team shirt, Playworks swag, and additional incentives. Reach your fundraising goal by January 1 for a water bottle.
Names of team members who raise $1,000 by November 30, 2018 will be printed on the back of team shirt.
Fundraise or donate $1,000 or more to be entered in a raffle to win your choice of a Play Day, Corporate Recess, or a subscription to PlayworksU Foundations.
The chance to cross the finish line of the most historic marathon in history and to receive a finisher’s medal with Team Playworks cheering you on.
Recruit a friend to run with you and get a Playworks popsocket.

As a member of the team you are expected to:

Make a fundraising commitment of $1,000 or more if you register for the marathon race (26.2 miles from Dodgers Stadium to Santa Monica)
Make a fundraising commitment of $800 or more if you register for the Charity Challenge Race (second section of marathon course)
Make a fundraising commitment of $350 or more if you register for the LA BIG 5K Race (3.1 miles begins/ends at Dodgers Stadium)
Create and share a personalized fundraising page
Be at least 16 years or older (on race day) if you are running the marathon or Charity Challenge. The family-friendly 5K is open to participants of all ages and abilities, including runners, walkers, and strollers
Comply with the 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) if you are running the marathon
Be an ambassador of play!

To join the Playworks “Race for Recess!” Team for the 2019 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, Charity Challenge or LA BIG 5K, begin by registering to fundraise with us below. Playworks will be in touch with next steps. W
If you have any questions please contact Myra Petgrave at myra.petgrave@playworks.org.
Get Started
Click here to view more photos from our Facebook album.

If you have any questions, please contact Myra Petgrave at Myra.Petgrave@playworks.org

#SpreadCheer Challenge
2018-11-15 - 2018-12-15 | CA
Between November 15 and December 15, Playworks has the opportunity to obtain a $25,000 grant as part of AEG’s #SpreadCheer campaign.
The process is fun and simple! Visit this link, play the #SpreadCheer tile-matching game, and earn game points for every tile match.
Remember the campaign runs for a limited time, so please play as often as you like, share with your community and donate your game points to Playworks.
Play now

#IgnitingPotentialOC on September 12
2018-09-12 | CA
Today’s the day! Share our page and don’t forget to donate on September 12.

2018 Playworks “Run for Play!” LA Marathon Team
2018-03-17 03:15 - 2018-03-18 20:15 | Dodgers Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Conquer 26.2 miles, the Stadium vs. Sea Charity Challenge, or a family-friendly 5K. Transform 500,000 lives.
Get Started
Kids need to play, and we need your help. Join Team Playworks and run the 2018 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon to help transform the lives of children in your community.
Playworks is the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children’s social and emotional health. We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are changing school culture by creating a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills.
Whether you are running your first marathon or your 100th marathon or you are a cyclist, triathlete, or another 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, Playworks swag, and additional incentives
The chance to cross the finish line of the most historic marathon in history and to receive a finisher’s medal with Team Playworks cheering you on
The chance to compete with a team of like-minded, passionate individuals with prizes including a Play Day, Corporate Recess, and more if certain fundraising goals are met

As a member of the team you are expected to:

Make a fundraising commitment of $1,000 or more if you register for the Marathon Race (26.2 miles from Dodgers Stadium to Santa Monica)
Make a fundraising commitment of $800 or more if you register for the Stadium vs. Sea Charity Challenge Race (select first or second section of Marathon course)
Make a fundraising commitment of $350 or more if you register for the LA BIG 5K Race (3.1 miles begins/ends at Dodgers Stadium)
Create and share a personalized fundraising page
Be at least 16 years or older (on race day) if you are running the Marathon or Charity Challenge. The family-friendly 5K is open to participants of all ages and abilities, including runners, walkers, and strollers
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) if you are running the Marathon
Be an ambassador for play

To join the Playworks “Run for Play!” LA Marathon Team for the 2018 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, Stadium vs. Sea Charity Challenge or LA BIG 5K, begin by registering to fundraise with us below. Playworks will be in touch to get you in the game. We are so excited to #run4pLAy!
If you have any questions please contact Myra Petgrave at myra.petgrave@playworks.org.
Get Started
Click here to view more photos from our 2017 #Run4pLAy Facebook album.
2017 Playworks LA Marathon Team Appreciation

If you have any questions, please contact Myra Petgrave at Myra.Petgrave@playworks.org

Play Workshop at CSUN
2018-02-02 09:00 - 15:00 | CSUN Center for Teaching and Learning, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, 91330, United States
Playworks Southern California is pleased to offer our PlayShop, a five-hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess. The PlayShop will equip you with:

An inspired understanding of how recess, play, and physical activity can positively impact school climate
Gain valuable knowledge of our mission, Coach, TeamUp, and PRO service models
Tangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately
A powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges

This workshop is great for district members, principals, classroom teachers, recess staff, youth development workers and parent volunteers!
REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP

The 2017 Playworks "Run for Play!" LA Marathon Team
2017-03-19 02:00 - 20:30 | 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!
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Playworks SoCal Invites You to Meet the Coaches Happy Hour on Aug 18th
2016-08-18 14:00 - 16:00 | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA
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!
