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Hello PLAY members! PLAY Foundation will be hosting an Eyeglass Sorting Volunteer Event this weekend in collaboration with Lions Clubs International and Light Beyond Sight. Volunteers will help sort and organize donated eyeglasses to support efforts to expand access to vision care in local and global communities.
Event Details Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Location: Community Presbyterian Church, 222 W El Pintado, Danville, CA 94526 Volunteer Hours: 4 volunteer hours No previous experience is required, and all students are welcome to participate. Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFP71A4httgGOu1bUgO2rgI-kmwHtC3DHbmVsmZSHYZo19jw/viewform Please complete the registration form before the event. If you have any questions, contact Neel at [email protected]. We look forward to volunteering together! Sincerely, PLAY Foundation
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9/19 PLAY Foundation
Gardening Volunteer Event Join PLAY Foundation for our upcoming monthly Gardening Volunteer Event next week! Students will help care for the community garden, learn more about gardening, and give back to the community while earning volunteer hours. Event Details Date: September 19, 2026 Time: 9AM-12PM Location: 4743 East Ave, Livermore, CA 94550 What to Bring • Comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for gardening • Water bottle • Gardening gloves, if you have them (if not, we provide them) No previous gardening experience is required. All students are welcome to participate. Registration: https://forms.gle/kyLc9uzCqGYiG4PX8 Please complete the registration form before the event. The form will also include a liability waiver that participants must review and acknowledge before participating. We hope to see you there! PLAY Foundation 9/20 Build Bigger Projects with Us
Join the PLAY Foundation Coding Club! Hi there, Looking for a place to level up your coding skills, learn new tools, and connect with other student developers? Come join us! We're building a community where students can take on more ambitious projects, explore new tools and technologies, and share what they've built with people who get excited about the same things. Whether you're just past the basics or already deep into your own projects, there's a place for you here. All ages and experience levels are welcome! Some experience with at least one programming language is preferred, but enthusiasm is important too. We meet at the third Sunday of the month, September through December at 9:00–11:00 AM PST. Each session includes a short lesson, time to share your own projects and get feedback, and fun, hands-on exercises to practice what you're learning. To sign up, please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckuxZ_gkxLgXVnnNbk3cbFk8MjP8-Q4CSniIYDttdDrcKwqQ/viewform. Our first session is on September 20th, 9-11AM PST. Our instructors bring real competitive, research, and community-building experience straight into the room with you.
Hello PLAY members! PLAY Foundation will be working with White Pony Express (WPE) to sort food and help with other food rescue activities. We have 4 volunteer spots available for this event.
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9:00–11:00 AMl Please arrive 10 minutes early. Where: 2470 Bates Ave, Concord, CA 94520 Please wear: Your PLAY Foundation shirt and closed-toe shoes Age requirement: Volunteers must be at least 12 years old. Volunteers under 18 must complete the required WPE waiver. Two-Step Signup — Both Are Required Step 1: Sign up with PLAY Please use the SignUpGenius link below to let us know that you will be attending: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48ADAF2CA2FACF8-64880325-play There are only 4 spots, so please sign up as soon as possible! Step 2: Sign up with White Pony Express In addition to signing up with PLAY, each volunteer must register at WPE and reserve the PLAY group shift: https://whiteponyexpress.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=82775&job_name=Food%20Rescue&job_password=PLAY
Sincerely, PLAY Foundation Hello PLAY members! There will be a virtual bakeology class on Sunday, August 23 from 12 - 2 PM on zoom. This hands-on baking session is open to people of all ages who are interested or just love baking! You will learn baking basics, helpful tips, and a step-by-step recipe. The zoom link will be provided after registration. Register: https://forms.gle/mtE4kmvL9pSSDTNDA Email [email protected] if you have any questions! Sincerely, PLAY Foundation  The PLAY Foundation is excited to welcome new members to our 2026–2027 Music Program! Whether you are an experienced musician or completely new to music, we invite you to join our PLAY Youth Orchestra and PLAY Youth Band. Both ensembles are fully student-run and student-conducted, with all members, conductors, and section leaders being students. This peer-led structure provides musicians with unique opportunities to develop leadership, collaboration, and ensemble skills while serving the community through music. If you are interested in joining either group, please complete the appropriate interest form below. By registering, you will be added to our mailing list and will receive updates, schedules, announcements, and additional program details. Band signup: https://forms.gle/qmyWvKbD3g3Y44L18 Orchestra signup: https://forms.gle/H73fUUT5FpXhYzzE8 Program Highlights
Band Leadership Opportunities Students interested in Band leadership are encouraged to participate this year. We plan to open an Assistant Conductor position next year, and prior involvement in the Band will be a significant advantage for applicants. We look forward to making music and serving our community together!
On August 15th we will be hosting a seminar on college application. We are being joined by a panel of students who have recently been admitted to Stanford, Caltech, Brown, and UC Berkeley. During the seminar, they will be sharing their insights and experiences as well as offering advice from their successful journeys.  We are offering an intro to robotics course on August 10th, 11th, 12th. This course teaches the basics of programming and assembly. The end result is a car that can follow lines, detect obstacles, and play music.  On August 13th, August 14th, August 15th, we are hosting an intro to python course from 4 to 6 pm. This course covers basic python fundamentals and will culminate in the students building a game.  This Sunday (8/9) we're having a potluck and charity sale from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at: San Ramon Central Park 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583 This event involves Book Sales, Bakery Sales, and Plant sales, and handmade art/craft sales. Attendees are welcome to bring used books and other items to donate. All proceeds will be donated to PLAY Foundation to support various community service and charitable activities. RSVP Link: https://tinyurl.com/yx668axp  |
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