Four local restaurants — Prima Bistro, Patron Mexican Restaurant, Cafe Langley and Joe’s Wood-Fired Pizza — are hosting a Friday Night Dine In or Out Sept. 26 in an effort to raise funds for the South Whidbey Schools Foundation.

The Foundation is attempting to raise more than $25,000 this year for teacher-requested classroom grants.

Each establishment will donate a portion of the day’s earnings, including takeout orders, to the organization.

Friday night’s event will be followed by the return of Dine Out Wednesdays for South Whidbey schools which will take place each Wednesday throughout the month of October.

Restaurants participating in Dine Out Wednesdays include Freeland Cafe, Patron Mexican Restaurant, Hong Kong Gardens, Mo’s Pub and Eatery and Cafe Langley.

“We had good participation in last winter’s Dine Out program,” said Jean Shaw, community liaison for the Foundation, in a recent press release. “This is an easy way for people to help fund the classroom grants which our local teachers request to enhance the education of our children,” she said. “We thank all the participating restaurants for making educational support a priority.”

The Schools Foundation will also present a talent show from 4-7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 23, at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts.

Jim Freeman and Jean Shaw will host. All proceeds go towards supporting grants for classroom projects and programs in the South Whidbey public School District.

During the 2013-14 school year, the Foundation distributed over $21,400 in teaching grants. Since 1994, the Foundation has given over $175,000 in grants.

To make a contribution, visit www.SWSFoundation.org.