What are Walgroovies?
Walgroovies are gatherings hosted by school families designed to bring together the Walgrove community while fundraising on behalf of the school. Walgroovy events range from family movie night to kids’ craft parties to dinner parties for adults.
How do they make money?
Walgroovies are sponsored and paid for entirely by host families. Each event has a requested per person or per family donation. All of the money donated by event attendees goes straight to Friends of Walgrove.
100% of ALL donations goes to fund our enrichments and teachers’ aides.
Note: we want our events to be accessible to everyone so if ticket costs are a barrier to entry, please email fundraising@friendsofwalgrove.com and we will set up you with comp-ed tickets.
2026 Spring Walgroovies
Asian Night Market (May 1)
When: May 1, 6:00pm
Enjoy culinary delights from across Asian cultures, paired with a featured cocktail, plus a fun lineup of soju, sake, and Asian beers. Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with great food, drinks and community.
Only 50 spots – don’t wait!
Where: Private Home (address to be provided)
Who: Adults Only
Cost: $35/adult or $60/couple
Mythical Mini-Monsters Pottery (May 6)
Kids Walgroovy!
When: May 6, 3:00-5:00pm
Kids will sculpt their own mythical mini‑monster using real clay. Starting with a simple pinch‑pot form, they’ll transform it into a creature of their imagination — dragons, owls, aliens, forest spirits, sea beasts, or something entirely invented. They’ll learn beginner clay techniques (pinch pot, score + slip, texture) through adding expressive features like wings, horns, spikes, snouts, or patterns. After the workshop, each piece will be dried, bisque fired, glaze dipped, and glaze fired in a home studio. Finished monsters will be returned to school once they’re out of the kiln.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Where: Private Home (address to be provided)
Who: Students!
Cost: $45/student
Backyard BBQ & Whiskey Night (May 8)
Hosted by Derek Barto, Glen Bell, Nareg Burr, Jack Choate, Chris Smith, and Doug Weber
When: May 8
What: Backyard bash with delicious BBQ, whiskey tasting and backyard games. Think of this as the superbowl of Glen Bell’s monthly DAD’s night!
Where: Private Home (address to be provided)
Who: Adults Only Please
Cost: $50/adult before May 1, $60/adult after May 1 (45 max)
Defend Your Flock, Women’s Self Defense Workshop (May 20)
When: May 20, 6:30pm
Feel confident, prepared, and empowered. This hands-on workshop covers the essentials of women’s self-defense — from situational awareness and de-escalation strategies to physical techniques and practical drills you can actually use. Whether you’re brand new to self-defense or just want a refresher, this class is for every woman who wants to feel more secure in her everyday life.
Refreshments and snacks to follow — because community matters too.
Where: Sessions Personal Training – Mar Vista 12821 West Washington Blvd, Suite #105 Culver City, CA 90066
Who: Adults Only
Cost: $50/person
