The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation (WBLAEF) is hosting its annual BEAR Legacy fundraiser event on Friday, February 13th, 2026 at the White Bear Lake Area High School Student Union from 8am-9am. This breakfast fundraiser is a FREE event to attend, but advance registration is required and donations are encouraged. Come, Connect, Give, and Grow with us!
Special speakers include:
Sarah Forestell – Spanish Teacher | Mariner Middle School & WBLAHS
Katie Harding – 2nd Grade Teacher | Lakeaires Elementary
Angela Drange – Asst. Director of Student Support Scvs. ECSE | Normandy Park
Kristi Gile – Child and Family Advocate | Normandy Park
George Kimball – Retired WBLAS Teacher and Closet Volunteer
All proceeds from this annual fundraising event benefit students and educators in the White Bear Lake Area School District. Online registration is available at: wblaef.org/bear-legacy.
Can’t come but would like to support the Foundation? Visit wblaef.org/bear-legacy or mail to 2399 Cedar Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.
About the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation: The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation (WBLAEF) supports public education with the help of local businesses, alumni and community members. The Foundation administers teaching grants, scholarships, fellowships for teachers as well as the Angel Fund which assists families with special economic needs. The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, was formed in 1993 to help our District provide excellence in education to all of our students. For more information about the WBLAEF please visit www.wblaef.org.