Longfellow's hosts benefit for Project Lift | Events

Saratoga Springboard and Franklin Community Center have announced Project Lift University, a unique fundraiser to benefit the community center’s Project Lift, which will take place at Longfellows in Saratoga Springs on June 23 at 6:30 p.m.   

Guests are invited to return to their college registration days and “enroll” in exclusive classes taught by local experts.  While choosing and signing up for their favorite classes, which will be held at a later date, guests will enjoy classic college food inspired hors d’oeuvres, drinks and music.

Some of the class experiences available include:

• Diamonds 101 an extensive and exciting hands–on diamond class with a graduate gemologist from Frank Adams Jewelers.
• Porsche Driving Experience 200 spend an afternoon with an experienced PCA instructor/racer, and take a ride in an original 1956 Porsche Speedster, a one- of- a kind 1956 Porsche go4 Replica (all electric car, 256 HP), 2005 GT3 Cup Car, 2007 Porsche GTS RS, and a 2010 Porsche Boxster.
• Hattie’s 300 A private cooking class in your own home with Chef Jasper Alexander. Chef Jasper, Executive Chef at Hattie’s Restaurant and alumnus of the Culinary Institute of America, will be at your service!
• Make Your House A Home 400 Beverly Tracy, of Beverly Tracy Home Design and Witt Construction, will share her knowledge of interior design, including techniques, tips and tricks to decorate your home.   

Tickets for this event are available at the $100, $75, and $50 levels and can be purchased ahead of time by calling Franklin Community Center at (518) 587-9826.