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Franklin Garden Farm-to-Table Dinner

Enjoy the full moon and the Franklin Garden bounty at this cherished Priory tradition. Join friends for good cheer while savoring delectable appetizers, dinner, dessert and local wines. Join us on Saturday, September 30th, for an evening of great food and company under the harvest moon in the Franklin Garden.

201

Oktoberfest: Beer Tasting and Brats

Calling all the frauleins and fraus of Priory! Dust off those lederhosen and dirndls (not required--just encouraged) for some Oktoberfest fun on Saturday, October 7th. The Manuelians' Atherton backyard will be transformed into a lovely German Biergarten. Jawohl! Enjoy traditional Bavarian fare: beer, brats and pretzels, and Prost the night away with a German beer tasting. Who knows, there may be even a few rounds of the chicken dance in your future.

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Bollywood Bash

Cue the marigold garlands, nehru jackets and saris. Join us for a Bollywood Bash and enter a cultural and culinary immersion into the land of silk, sitar and spices. This special night will be an explosion of color to please the senses. We will begin with tamarind ginger margaritas and be served sumptuous buffet dinner featuring a mix of Indian Street food and elegant Indian flavours. Be entertained with Bollywood dance performances and tantric yoga poses. Delight in Mehndi body art and henna tattoos for all guests. The spectacular Agarwal home will serve as our Taj Mahal for the evening on Saturday August 26th for an unbelievable experience.

203

Musical Evening: A private house concert

Join us for an unforgettable performance by world-class musicians (including Priory parents) at the Melton home in Portola Valley. Pianist Laura Dahl (Director of Keyboard Studies, Stanford University) is an active international performer and educator, appearing at Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonic, San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall and Stern Grove, Bing Concert Hall, and the Carmel Bach Festival, among others. Ken Goodson, when not working with his Stanford students and colleagues on engineering teaching and research, can be found moonlighting as a professional baritone with appearances throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition, there will be other special musical guests. This evening will be magical, with good wine, food, company, and extraordinary music! Come to the Melton home on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

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Fine Wines, Good Friends and A Wicked Murder

Fine Wines, Good Friends and A Wicked Murder
Get your corkscrew & wine goblets ready for a scandalous murder! Who could it be...is it Airport Security Agent Ivanna Katenka, pampered Gretchen Audigger, artists Micha Angelo or computer programmer Poindex Boinkerton? You'll never know unless you head over to the Averys' house on Friday, September 8th, for a mysterious evening of intrigue, wine, and....murder.

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Holiday Flower Arranging Workshop & Lunch

Join the dynamic duo of Wendy Dyckerhoff and Purnima King and learn to make a beautiful Christmas floral centerpiece on Friday, December 8th. Don't have a green thumb? Don't worry. They will supply everything you need: apron, shears, the container, the flowers, the ribbon and, most importantly, the know-how. Afterwards, celebrate your victory with a delicious lunch and leave with a festive arrangement or wreath to deck your own halls for the holidays.

206

An Evening with Nate Persily

Our next Presidential election is just year away. Come for a deep dive into elections with Stanford Law School Professor Nate Persily in a small intimate setting. Nate will cover topics form election fraud, voting rights, political parties, campaign finance, redistricting, and election administration as well as share his thoughts on cybersecurity. Nate is the co-director of the Stanford Cyber Policy Center, Stanford Program on Democracy and the Internet, and the Stanford-MIT Healthy Elections Project. His work supported local election officials in taking the necessary steps during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide safe voting options for the 2020 election. Please join us for cocktails and lecture on the Priory campus from 6:00-7:30pm on Thursday, April 20th. Wine and beer and snacks provided by the Hildebrandt family.

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Straight Up Toasted: Dads' Whiskey & Poker Party

Ante up and come join your fellow Priory Dads for an evening of camaraderie at the Straight Up & Toasted whiskey tasting and poker night. Embark on an epic tasting experience as you explore a variety of whiskeys. Learn about each one's unique origin, age, smell and, most importantly, taste! Continue the evening sipping your favorite whiskey, beer, or wine, as you enjoy a friendly Texas Hold’em Poker tournament. Each player starts with $1,000 of chips at a $60 buy-in. The Priory Family Association receives half the evening's winnings and the top three winners take home the rest! This is a night you wont want to miss. So see you on September 17th, 2023, at 7:00 pm at Casa McIntyre.

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Class of '26: Wine Tasting Under the Redwoods

Come join us on Saturday, September 9th, for a unique wine tasting experience under the majestic redwood trees at a private location in Los Altos. Our excellent, quirky sommelier James Tran will guide you through a selection of delicious top-rated wines, paired with some great cheeses! So come relax, enjoy the beautiful surroundings and experience an afternoon of wine in a truly special way!

210

A Novel Brunch

Is your nightstand a little stale after devouring so many books during the Covid times? We have new reading options for you! Like usual, this group of Priory moms will introduce you to titles we love and let you choose a few that pique your interest. Please join us on Priory’s beautiful campus on Saturday morning, April 29th. We will talk about books, enjoy a delicious brunch, and you will go home with a tote bag full of great reads.

	200	Franklin Garden Farm-to-Table Dinner Enjoy the full moon and the Franklin Garden bounty at this cherished Priory tradition. Join friends for good cheer while savoring delectable appetizers, dinner, dessert and local wines. Join us on Saturday, September 30th, for an evening of great food and company under the harvest moon in the Franklin Garden.
	201	Oktoberfest: Beer Tasting and Brats Calling all the frauleins and fraus of Priory! Dust off those lederhosen and dirndls (not required--just encouraged) for some Oktoberfest fun on Saturday, October 7th. The Manuelians' Atherton backyard will be transformed into a lovely German Biergarten. Jawohl! Enjoy traditional Bavarian fare: beer, brats and pretzels, and Prost the night away with a German beer tasting. Who knows, there may be even a few rounds of the chicken dance in your future.
	202	Bollywood Bash Cue the marigold garlands, nehru jackets and saris. Join us for a Bollywood Bash and enter a cultural and culinary immersion into the land of silk, sitar and spices. This special night will be an explosion of color to please the senses. We will begin with tamarind ginger margaritas and be served sumptuous buffet dinner featuring a mix of Indian Street food and elegant Indian flavours. Be entertained with Bollywood dance performances and tantric yoga poses. Delight in Mehndi body art and henna tattoos for all guests. The spectacular Agarwal home will serve as our Taj Mahal for the evening on Saturday August 26th for an unbelievable experience.
	203	Musical Evening: A private house concert Join us for an unforgettable performance by world-class musicians (including Priory parents) at the Melton home in Portola Valley. Pianist Laura Dahl (Director of Keyboard Studies, Stanford University) is an active international performer and educator, appearing at Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonic, San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall and Stern Grove, Bing Concert Hall, and the Carmel Bach Festival, among others. Ken Goodson, when not working with his Stanford students and colleagues on engineering teaching and research, can be found moonlighting as a professional baritone with appearances throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition, there will be other special musical guests. This evening will be magical, with good wine, food, company, and extraordinary music! Come to the Melton home on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
	204	Fine Wines, Good Friends and A Wicked Murder Fine Wines, Good Friends and A Wicked Murder Get your corkscrew & wine goblets ready for a scandalous murder! Who could it be...is it Airport Security Agent Ivanna Katenka, pampered Gretchen Audigger, artists Micha Angelo or computer programmer Poindex Boinkerton? You'll never know unless you head over to the Averys' house on Friday, September 8th, for a mysterious evening of intrigue, wine, and....murder.
	205	Holiday Flower Arranging Workshop & Lunch Join the dynamic duo of Wendy Dyckerhoff and Purnima King and learn to make a beautiful Christmas floral centerpiece on Friday, December 8th. Don't have a green thumb? Don't worry. They will supply everything you need: apron, shears, the container, the flowers, the ribbon and, most importantly, the know-how. Afterwards, celebrate your victory with a delicious lunch and leave with a festive arrangement or wreath to deck your own halls for the holidays.
	206	An Evening with Nate Persily Our next Presidential election is just year away. Come for a deep dive into elections with Stanford Law School Professor Nate Persily in a small intimate setting. Nate will cover topics form election fraud, voting rights, political parties, campaign finance, redistricting, and election administration as well as share his thoughts on cybersecurity. Nate is the co-director of the Stanford Cyber Policy Center, Stanford Program on Democracy and the Internet, and the Stanford-MIT Healthy Elections Project. His work supported local election officials in taking the necessary steps during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide safe voting options for the 2020 election. Please join us for cocktails and lecture on the Priory campus from 6:00-7:30pm on Thursday, April 20th. Wine and beer and snacks provided by the Hildebrandt family.
	208	Straight Up Toasted: Dads' Whiskey & Poker Party Ante up and come join your fellow Priory Dads for an evening of camaraderie at the Straight Up & Toasted whiskey tasting and poker night. Embark on an epic tasting experience as you explore a variety of whiskeys. Learn about each one's unique origin, age, smell and, most importantly, taste! Continue the evening sipping your favorite whiskey, beer, or wine, as you enjoy a friendly Texas Hold’em Poker tournament. Each player starts with $1,000 of chips at a $60 buy-in. The Priory Family Association receives half the evening's winnings and the top three winners take home the rest! This is a night you wont want to miss. So see you on September 17th, 2023, at 7:00 pm at Casa McIntyre.
	209	Class of '26: Wine Tasting Under the Redwoods Come join us on Saturday, September 9th, for a unique wine tasting experience under the majestic redwood trees at a private location in Los Altos. Our excellent, quirky sommelier James Tran will guide you through a selection of delicious top-rated wines, paired with some great cheeses! So come relax, enjoy the beautiful surroundings and experience an afternoon of wine in a truly special way!
	210	A Novel Brunch Is your nightstand a little stale after devouring so many books during the Covid times? We have new reading options for you! Like usual, this group of Priory moms will introduce you to titles we love and let you choose a few that pique your interest. Please join us on Priory’s beautiful campus on Saturday morning, April 29th. We will talk about books, enjoy a delicious brunch, and you will go home with a tote bag full of great reads.