Kids helping kids

Rather than playing hopscotch and tether ball, fifth graders at Pennekamp Elementary have been spending their recess time planning and organizing the 14th Annual Richstone Feast.

Started by Pennekamp fifth grade teacher Mike Warner in 1996, the event raises money for the Richstone Family Center, an organization committed to preventing domestic violence. Each year’s fifth grade class is responsible for advertising the event, selling event and raffle tickets, decorating, and serving food the day of the feast.

“I personally like helping the community and others,” fifth grader Allie King said. “It makes me feel good because others don’t have as nice of things as we do and we can help them.”

Two dinners will be served at the March 18 feast fundraiser at 5:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Tickets cost $5 for attendees fifth grade and under and $7 for those in sixth grade through adult. Burgers will be provided by Tomboys and raffle prizes will be awarded.

“We do a lot in Manhattan Beach to raise money for ourselves, but probably not enough for our students to have an opportunities to give to other children,” said Pennekamp teacher Donna Barney, who has helped Warner plan the event for years. “This is an opportunity to se the other side of life

Businesses interested in donating raffle prizes and other contributions should contact Sue Hefner at (310) 374-0533.

For more information, visit pkpta.org.

Pier Walk

The Richstone Family Center will host its 23rd Annual Pier-to-Pier Walkathon April 24, beginning and ending at the Manhattan Beach pier. Women, men and children of all ages participate in the event, which attracted 1,300 participants last year who raised more than $121,000 for the organization.

Founded in 1973, the center is dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse and preventing violence in schools, families and communities.  

Those interested in taking a few steps to help prevent child abuse can register for $25 before and $30 on the day of the event.

For more information, visit www.richstonewakl.org or contact Allison Tanaka at (310) 970-1921 x137.

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