You are invited to our first
Gathering 4 Gardner (G4G)
Puzzle Party Fundraiser!
There will be mechanical and paper puzzles for puzzle enthusiasts, novices, and those in between, as well as puzzle inventors.
Donations received from this fundraising event will go toward supporting the G4G organization as we plan to move our next Gathering (G4G16) to San Francisco in 2026.
- WHERE: Bob Hearn’s house in Portola Valley (south of San Francisco) –
The address will be provided to attendees. - WHEN: Sunday, October 20 at 4:00 pm
- WHAT:
- We will be honoring Donald Knuth, who is a long-time puzzle enthusiast. Puzzles often are included in his books, such as his multi-volume work The Art of Computer Programming and Selected Papers on Fun and Games. This is your opportunity to spend time with Donald Knuth and some puzzles that he enjoys.
- Jim Gardner, Martin Gardner’s son, will share some memories of Martin’s interest in puzzles.
- On display will be some of the American Institute of Mathematics‘ private John H. Conway collection, which includes notebooks and puzzles. Be one of the first to view the collection.
- We will also have a couple of “recreational mathemusician” YouTuber Vi Hart’s notebooks and items that have appeared in her videos, which have been viewed by millions.
Want to Sponsor This Event?
Add a tax deductible donation to your event purchase above, or send your donation separately through our donation webpage or via your Donor Advised Fund. For Legacy-level donations, please contact support@g4gfoundation.org to coordinate the transfer of funds.
| Sponsorship Level | Tickets to the Party | Sponsorship Tier | Private Reception Before the Party* | Puzzle Signed by Knuth | Free Registrations to G4G16 |
| $160,000 | 16 | Legacy | ✅ | ✅ | 4 |
| $16,000 | 8 | Polymath | ✅ | ✅ | 2 |
| $1,600 | 4 | Puzzlers | ✅ | ||
| $160 | 2 | Writers |