Building connections to the past and to the natural world

Special opportunities to give

These events are real crowd-pleasers, and they raise critical funding for Renfrew Institute’s educational programs. What a great way to enjoy yourself while helping us fulfill our mission to the community!

Recycle/Reuse Earth Day Yard Sale   Held in conjunction with Earth Celebration Day & Festival of Art on Saturday, April 27, 2013. During the yard sale, visitors enjoy the thrill of the chase as they look for bargains or sell thier own discards for extra cash. It's a win-win situation as we make money on the space rentals! See our flyer and registration form here.

Chesapeake Bay Supper   Here’s an event that’s definitely all it’s cracked up to be! On Friday, June 21, 2013, members, friends, and families will come together at Waynesboro Country Club to support Renfrew Institute with a fabulous evening of food, fun, and frolic. Bid it up during the silent and live auctions. Great items! Sponsorships are available. For a closer look at this event, visit the Bay Supper website.

Reservations are required; check out our event flyer, then download a printable reservation form. Or, you can make reservations via PayPal with the "Buy Now" button below. Note: A PayPal account is not required to purchase tickets by credit card using this button.

IF YOU USE PAYPAL for Bay Supper Reservations: Please note that reservations purchased with PayPal have 3% added onto the price. This extra amount covers the transaction fee that PayPal charges our organization for the convenience of online payment options. Thank you!

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Salamander Scramble   Thursday, July 4, 2013.
Underwriting for this event provided by sponsors to be announced
Put on your running/walking shoes and join us as we “scramble” along the streets of Waynesboro during the annual Fourth of July Jubilee Firecracker 5K Race. We call our “sub-event” the Salamander Scramble, with team members securing funding pledges from friends, family, and co-workers. “Salamanders” head to the finish line on behalf of Renfrew Institute! Get our 2013 registration form and pledge form here. Race fees and free T-shirt provided. Team members may send entry fees and donations via PayPal using the Donate button below. (Note: A PayPal account is not required to donate by credit card using the same button.)

IF YOU USE PAYPAL: Please consider adding 3% to your donation amount so that 100% of your contribution goes to Renfrew Institute. The extra amount will cover the transaction fee that PayPal charges our organization. For example, if your donation to support a Salamander Scramble team member is $20, please make your PayPal donation in the amount of $20.60 (20 x .03 = .60).
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Pumpkin Fest   On a Saturday in October 2013, date to be announced. Come and enjoy pumpkin carving, hayrides, bluegrass music, and a pumpkin-hurling trebuchet at this popular joint fundraising event. Great food includes the signature black bean soup, cider, homemade bread, and much more! Proceeds from admissions, pumpkin sales, and other items benefit both Renfrew Institute and Renfrew Museum and Park.