Education foundation raises record amount at luncheon

BAGLEY DOWNS — The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools raised more than $200,000 at its luncheon, the largest community fundraiser held by the foundation each year. The $200,000-plus is a record for the event, which is in its 15th year. About 500 guests attended the luncheon, which was catered by students in the culinary arts program at Fort Vancouver High School. The Fruit Valley Elementary School choir performed. The Nutter Foundation, LSW Architects and Dick Hannah Dealerships offered a matching pool of $15,000 for donations of $500 or more. For more information, visit www.FoundationforVPS.org.