Archive for August 2026

Grab your partner and get ready to rally! On Saturday, September 12, teams will hit the courts at the Manhattan Country Club for the Manhattan Wine Auction Pickleball Tournament, competing for bragging rights, pickleball glory, and the ultimate prize: Reserve Room tickets to the 2027 Manhattan Wine Auction.

Over $8 Million will fund critical educator positions and programs for the 2026-27 school year—the largest grant in MBEF’s history. This record investment funds MBEF’s longstanding commitment to the educators and enrichment programs that have become the hallmarks of an MBUSD education—music, physical education, MakerSpace, libraries, and science lab in our elementary schools; extensive STEAM…

Thank you Manhattan Beach! Over 2,400 guests came together at the 32nd Annual Manhattan Wine Auction on June 6 to celebrate our schools and our community—raising a record-breaking $2 million. From outstanding food and wine to amazing auction items and connections with friends and neighbors, the evening was a true celebration of generosity.

What if the best gift we could give our students wasn’t just what we fund today, but a promise that exceptional education in Manhattan Beach will be here for every generation to come? That is the idea at the heart of the MBEF Endowment—and this year, at the 32nd Manhattan Wine Auction, our community will…

The countdown is on! Tickets for the 32nd Annual Manhattan Wine Auction go on sale Friday, May 1 at 6:00AM. Join us on June 6, 2026, at the Manhattan Country Club for a beloved community tradition featuring fine wines, great food, and meaningful impact. Tickets are limited, and sell out each year, so be sure…

The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation (MBEF) Student Ambassador Program offers students a unique opportunity to share their voice, develop leadership skills, and support the programs that shape their educational experience. Student Ambassadors help bring MBEF’s impact to life by sharing their personal experiences and connecting with families and the broader community. Throughout the year, ambassadors…

Join us for the 29th Annual Exer Urgent Care Grand View Gator Run, a beloved community tradition benefiting the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation (MBEF). Lace up and be apart of a fun, family-friendly event that supports our schools and students. Registration includes an event t-shirt to commemorate the day and a delicious Dunkin’ Donut waiting for…