Sponsorship Opportunities Please consider sponsoring one of the following Rey Center programs. Your support will enable us to continue to bring our high-quality programs in art, nature and science programs to the greater Waterville Valley Community.
Speaker Series Our presenters are from all walks of life and are chosen in alignment with our mission of honoring the Reys’ spirit of curiosity and discovery. This year-round program is held on Friday nights at 6:00pm Full Year Sponsor$2000 yr Sponsor a Lecture$100 per session Staged Reading Series$400 yr
Mary Bierbrier Community Gardens 2019 Garden Sponsor Chris and Len Bierbrier Twelve community garden beds enable community members to plant and grow food, flowers and herbs. Yearly upkeep includes amending soil and maintaining structures. Each year Waterville Elementary students plant, care for and have curriculum around a bed donated by the Rey Center. Community Garden Sponsor$1000 yr Adopt a Perennial Bed$200 yr
Curious George Story Times Children love Curious George and we love sharing the antics of this adorable monkey with children during story times held weekly in the Cottage and throughout Waterville Valley. Staff and Materials$2000 yr
Literary Discussion Group An intellectual evening spent discussing poems, short stories and essays at the Curious George Cottage. Sessions are held every Saturday at 4:30pm. Staff and Materials$1500 yr
Dark Sky Stargazing Nights The Reys chose Waterville Valley as their summer home because they loved the dark night sky. These year-round, monthly stargazing nights enable visitors and locals to observe the stars just like H.A. Rey used to do. Volunteers from the New Hampshire Astronomical Society and our local volunteer, Al Larsson, set-up telescopes and guide viewing across the night sky. Staff, materials and lodging$1500 yr
Visiting Artist Support an artist program to bring visual, written or musical work into our community. While our two week Artist In Residence (AIR) annually supports an artist, we find there are often artists who have much to share with WV in a 2-3 day stay. 2-3 day Residency$2000 yr In-Kind Lodging Donation$900
Grant Writer The Rey Center is funding by grants and donations. Sponsor a contracted grant writer to help us reach our annual funding goals. 10 hours of consultingand writing$1000
Other Ways to Support the Rey Center Volunteer In the Cottage or with a program. Support a building or campus project Garden bed rehab Nature Trail Maintenance Landscape Margret’s Hat Bed work