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In Full Bloom Spring Soiree

Innovative Education Grows Here, 6 to 9:30pm, Friday, May 16, 2025, at the University of Portland

Celebrate 42 years of growing the next generation innovator at Saturday Academy’s IN FULL BLOOM Spring Soiree.

This fresh take on a garden party will feature a farm-to-table family-style dinner, activities to delight the young-at-heart, a fund-a-need paddle raise featuring KGW’s Drew Carney, and fresh local entertainment for a playful evening honoring the joy and impact of transformative STEAM education. Hear stories directly from those we serve for a night full of inspiration with a range of equitable giving opportunities.

Let’s get planting!

BUY TICKETS HERE

 

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Explore Opportunities to GIVE this Friday!

Prepare to Attend- DAY-OF DETAILS HERE

 

 

Online Silent Auction!

You don't have to attend the Soirée to help us grow!

Peruse our garden of curated, one-of-a kind experiences! BIDDING NOW OPEN.

From sipping Pinot in Oregon’s lush wine country to getting away to a cozy mountain cabin — these handpicked packages are buzzing with adventure, charm, and the fresh feeling of spring!

Whether you’re joining us in person or supporting from afar, you can browse, bid, and even buy now — anytime, from anywhere. Support our mission and treat yourself — or someone special — to something extraordinary.

EXPLORE SILENT AUCTION PACKAGES

Kings North

 

Courtney Freed

Live Entertainment from Portland's Own

Courtney Freed

"Strong, passionate, vivacious and daring, Courtney Freed is a dynamic vocalist in a class all her own. She is a Portland based singer, songwriter, creatrix and educator. She has been called a "whirlwind of excitement" as well as "effervescent" and "breathtaking."

Learn More About Courtney

 

2025 Changemaker Honoree

Tong Zhang, PhD

Advocate · Scientist · Leader
ASE Alumni from 2001, Partner & Collaborator since 2015
ASE Internship: Research in Neurological Sciences, OHSU

Learn about this year's fabulous honoree.

Tong Zhang, Assistant Dean for Inclusive Innovation, Engineering & Computer Science, Maseeh College of Engineering

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Buy Tickets!

Join us for a playful evening honoring the joy and impact of transformative STEAM Education!

LIVE AUCTION PLAY-OFF 

Raise your Paddle in our mini-live Auction Play-Off pitting the Portland Trail Blazers against the Golden State Warriors. 

Which will bring in the most to support life-changing experiences for Oregon youth?

BLAZERS:

Full Team Signed Basketball + cush seats that are up close and personal to the action!

WARRIORS:

Full authenticated autographed Stephen Curry jersey!

 

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