Celebrate 42 years of growing the next generation innovator at Saturday Academy’s IN FULL BLOOM Spring Soiree.
This fresh take on a garden party will feature a farm-to-table family-style dinner, activities to delight the young-at-heart, a fund-a-need paddle raise featuring KGW’s Drew Carney, and fresh local entertainment for a playful evening honoring the joy and impact of transformative STEAM education. Hear stories directly from those we serve for a night full of inspiration with a range of equitable giving opportunities.
Let’s get planting!
Online Silent Auction!
You don't have to attend the Soirée to help us grow!
Peruse our garden of curated, one-of-a kind experiences! BIDDING NOW OPEN.
From sipping Pinot in Oregon’s lush wine country to getting away to a cozy mountain cabin — these handpicked packages are buzzing with adventure, charm, and the fresh feeling of spring!
Whether you’re joining us in person or supporting from afar, you can browse, bid, and even buy now — anytime, from anywhere. Support our mission and treat yourself — or someone special — to something extraordinary.


Live Entertainment from Portland's Own
Courtney Freed
"Strong, passionate, vivacious and daring, Courtney Freed is a dynamic vocalist in a class all her own. She is a Portland based singer, songwriter, creatrix and educator. She has been called a "whirlwind of excitement" as well as "effervescent" and "breathtaking."
2025 Changemaker Honoree
Tong Zhang, PhD
Advocate · Scientist · Leader
ASE Alumni from 2001, Partner & Collaborator since 2015
ASE Internship: Research in Neurological Sciences, OHSU

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