DECEMBER 2023

🎉 Celebrating a Year of Achievements! 🌟 As we bid farewell to 2023, join us in reflecting on the phenomenal journey we’ve had this year! From the spirited 2023 Rally for Riekes to the mesmerizing Riekestra Tour in Spain, we've embraced unforgettable moments. Our Summer Documentary Program ignited a passion for storytelling, while camps, school partnerships, and an array of internships empowered minds. The Guild Theatre became a vibrant hub for multiple events, weaving a tapestry of creativity and community. Thanks to your support, we've achieved milestones that inspire us to reach even greater heights. Here’s to a year of growth, learning, and shared experiences!

2024 SUMMER CAMPS–Registration is Almost Here!

We are so excited to announce our 2024 camp lineup! Get ready for an unforgettable summer filled with lots of adventures! Mark your calendars for when registration begins: January 1, 2024. Don't miss out on the opportunity to create lasting memories and experiences. Save the date and stay tuned!

Get Ahead of Your 2024 Fitness Goals!

It's never too early to start working on your fitness goals! Here at the Riekes Center, we lead our fitness programs with YOUR goals prioritized. Whether you’re at the beginning of your fitness journey, or have specific goals in mind, our experienced trainers will develop a program meant just for you. Reach your goals with the Riekes Center!

Spotlight Short Film Festival

Spotlight Short Film Festival is BACK for its 2nd year! On February 4th, 2024 at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, we invite you to join us for viewings of local Bay Area filmmaker’s short films! This year is especially wonderful, as we are premiering our 2023 Summer Documentary Program students’ short films in a pre-event showing at the Guild. Get your popcorn ready, and join us for both or one of the showings! Tickets coming soon.

Save the Date!

Rally for Riekes 2024

Save the date for next year’s Rally for Riekes–April 27th, 2024. We are SO excited for what’s to come, so stay tuned to learn more!

Riekes throwback photos throughout the decades!

2003–Riekes Staff Member, Aaron Alvarez

Back in 2003, Aaron Alvarez was a part of a community service project planting the wood planter boxes that still line the front of our building today! This was one of the Riekes Center's earliest community service projects, with the intention of bringing community together to create something beautiful. Aaron's first ever job at Riekes was watering all of the new plants all around the property–the redwood tree's that line the front parking lot were all planted and tended to by Aaron. He told us that this work sparked his passion for nature and gardening, which is a huge part of his work today, creating gardening initiatives throughout the Riekes community, at local schools, and in other communities like East Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Aaron's influence at the Center stands as strong and tall as the sapling Redwood tree's he planted 20 years ago.

GOT GOALS?

Yes, we do! 

Providing intentional, personalized training and experiences to all students, regardless of age, ability to pay, or ability to perform in a diverse and inclusive environment is an incredible endeavor. It’s one we are fully committed to and is only made possible with the generosity of our donors and private grants.

If your goals have been achieved or your life has been enhanced by our amazing staff here at the Riekes Center, then our hope is you will consider giving a gift of any amount that is comfortable for you in support of our

unique and transformative mission. 

What a gift!

To donate online please visit

https://www.riekes.org/donate

Or send a check to 

The Riekes Center

3455 Edison Way

Menlo Park, CA 94025

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