Mercer Island Business Breakfast Tuesday, November 6, 2018 | 7am Join us on November 6th at 7am for the Mercer Island Business Breakfast! Celebrate with the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County and the Mercer Island community as we support the important work the Club does to provide a safe and enriching space for kids. This year, we have the privilege to welcome Tod Leiweke as our keynote speaker. We are looking forward to hearing from Tod about
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On Tuesday, July 17th, more than 3,300 containers of chocolate-covered sunflower seeds arrived at Boys & Girls Clubs of King County: a generous donation from TRP Company & Dae Young Corporation! Teens, kids, and staff from the Smilow Rainier Vista Club helped unload a packed truck. They couldn't believe how many jars there were (in total, making for more than 165,000 servings)! By the time all containers were unloaded, youth were cheering on the street and there were smiles all
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On Wednesday, July 11th, nearly 800 youth from across Boys & Girls Clubs of King County came together at University of Washington’s Husky Stadium for this year’s Summer Field Day. Throughout the morning, kids rotated through stations and had the chance to play soccer, kickball, football, golf, rugby, and ultimate frisbee, and do yoga and other core strength exercises. From practicing correct tackle technique in Majestics’ jerseys to participating in jump rope competitions and learning the ins and outs of
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Over the past few weeks, the kids at the Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island had the chance to observe the process of incubating and hatching baby chicks. We brought in an incubator to place in a quiet corner of the Club, and a neighbor graciously donated a dozen fertilized chicken eggs from her farm for us to hatch. We placed a set of cross-section model eggs next to the incubator and kids checked in to see what was
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Bainbridge Island Boys & Girls Club Garbage Gala Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island kiddos had the opportunity to participate in the first annual Garbage Gala fashion show! Weeks before the event, kids started creating a piece of clothing only using recycled materials. Kids worked with Ms. Katie in the art room to create a unique garment that was both creative, functional and fun. The garbage gala was really fun. My favorite part was to walk down the runway
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K-4th Program Every day after school, Club members in Kindergarten through 4th grade can attend our fun after school programs on the main floor at our club located in the Coppertop Business Park. Ordway Elementary School, Blakely Elementary School and Wilkes Elementary School kids get dropped off at the entrance to the business park by BISD buses, where they are met by club staff. Club members have the opportunity to eat a healthy snack provided by the Club, participate in 3-4 daily
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Make Your Gift Today Please join us in giving all kids—including many facing adversity—a place to become their best selves. Your GiveBIG donation to the Clubs will truly pay dividends that last a lifetime. Your gift will be matched! Thanks to a generous group of donors matching all gifts, up to $25,000 raised. Will you help us reach this goal? Every gift increases our odds of winning a Seattle Foundation drawing, which can earn additional funding for BGCKC. MAKE YOUR
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Saturday, October 6th Sheraton Seattle Hotel Grand Ballroom Step right up for the most spectacular auction in Seattle! Get ready to witness breathtaking acrobatics, try your luck at carnival games, and bid on one-of-a-kind auction items – all while supporting local kids across King County! Journey back to your childhood with a glamorous carnival experience. We hope to see you there! 5:00pm – Registration, silent auction & cocktail hour 7:00pm – Dinner, program & live auction 9:00pm – After-party & auction item
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August 23rd & 24th, 2018 Summer Dreams Gala Thursday, August 23, 2018 Hyatt Regency Ballroom 6:00pm – Registration, cocktail hour, & silent auction 7:00pm – Dinner, program, & live auction 9:00pm – After-party Register 25th Annual Don James Golf Classic Friday, August 24, 2018 Golf Club at Newcastle 10:00am – Registration 11:00am – Lunch 12:00pm – Shotgun start 5:00pm – Cocktails & networking 5:30pm – Awards Register Sponsorship Opportunities Available Learn how your company can support a great cause and
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The Boys & Girls Club caught me at a time in my life when I was finding my path. They shaped my morals, values, and taught me to never give up.
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