TRUCKEE, Calif. — As an official 2011 SnowFest! event, the KidZone Museum is hosting an après ski fundraising event called “Bump ‘n Jump Ski Party.” This adults' only event promises to be an evening full of dancing, laughter and entertainment. Join your friends from around Tahoe Saturday, March 12, 7-11 p.m. at the Truckee Airport Hangar. The party will include live music, dancing, a costume contest, Wii games, and a spectacular auction.

The “Bump 'n Jump Ski Party” KidZone fundraiser event will offer live entertainment featuring Ben Jammin's Allstars and Downbeat. Enjoy an evening of après ski cocktails and upscale bar food while bidding on your favorite auction items. The live and silent auction will offer exciting prizes and donations in these popular themes: Snow and ski, travel and spa, dining and wine. Purchase tickets at www.KidZoneMuseum.org and at www.KidZoneSpringFundraiser.org.

This 10th annual Spring fundraising event supports the KidZone Museum's mission to inspire learning through creative play and discovery. For 17 years KidZone Museum has served as the region's only children's museum specializing in art, science and learning through play. More than 20,000 visit the Museum annually. Donors and fundraisers continue to provide innovative learning experiences for children of all socio-economic levels.

For more information, contact Amy Burke, event chair at 530-386-7421 or e-mail amymaravilla@gmail.com.