If you happen to look out your window one morning and find your yard suddenly filled with pink flamingos, don't worry. You haven't lost your mind. You've been flocked!

The “You've Been Flocked” fundraiser is bringing a little fun to Rocky River while raising money to support Rocky River High School. The idea is simple: friends, family members and neighbors can arrange for a flock of bright pink flamingos to make a surprise appearance in someone's yard.

And once the flock lands, the fun doesn't have to stop there.

Part of what makes a flamingo fundraiser so entertaining is the opportunity to keep the flock moving. The recipient can help send the birds on to another friend or neighbor, creating a chain of surprises throughout the community. Similar flocking fundraisers have become a popular way for schools and organizations to raise money while giving people a fun reason to get involved.

For a neighborhood like Beach Cliff, it is the kind of fundraiser that feels especially fitting. It is playful, social and a little unexpected. It might start with a few flamingos appearing on a friend's lawn, but it can quickly become a conversation between neighbors about who is next.

It also gives families an easy way to introduce children to the idea of supporting their school community. Kids can get in on the fun, keep an eye out for the next flock and enjoy the surprise that comes with seeing a familiar yard transformed overnight.

Of course, the real purpose behind all those pink birds is supporting Rocky River High School. Every flock that moves through the community helps turn a little neighborhood mischief into something meaningful for local students.

So if you have a friend who could use a little surprise, a neighbor with a good sense of humor, or someone who simply deserves a yard full of flamingos, this might be your chance.

Keep your eyes open around Beach Cliff. You never know where the flock might land next.