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CALENDAR
The
Guide
20 CAN’T-MISS EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF VENICE
F R IE ND S O F T HE CL U B
1. CHAMPION OF
YOUTH GALA
Eat, drink and bid all to
benefit our Club and its
innovative and exciting
programming. The
largest fundraising event
of the year always proves
to be a good time of cele-
bration and inspiration.
September
2. HAUNTED HOUSE
& TALENT SHOW
3. HOST BGCV
TEENS AT YOUR
COMPANY
BGCV’s College and Ca-
reer Prep programs help
members research and
explore career opportuni-
ties while developing job
readiness skills. Busi-
nesses can fulfill their
“Day of Service” by vol-
unteering to host a job
shadowing day for Club
teens, and giving an in-
sider’s view of a possible
career field. Year-round
4. CLUB
THANKSGIVING
Who doesn’t love to be
spooked a little bit?! Be
prepared to enter the
haunted art studio cour-
tesy of our Art Director,
Lalo, along with our Key-
stone teens and volun-
teers. Join us afterwards
for a celebration of music
and dance by our Club
members. October
22
The holidays are a great
time to give thanks and
give back. Are you look-
ing for a volunteer oppor-
tunity? Want to connect
to the BGCV community?
The Club’s Thanksgiving
celebration is held the
week before the actual
holiday to give thanks to
our kids and families and
C LUB M EM BE R S
EV E R YO N E
serve them a warm and
hearty turkey dinner with
all the trimmings.
November
5. HOLIDAY
PARTY
County are provided
unique access to Califor-
nia’s oceans, harbors,
and marine wildlife. Kids
develop leadership
skills, team work, and
how to travel safely on
the water. Year-round
7. YOUTH OF
THE YEAR
Tis’ the season to be
jolly! Get cozy at the Club
as we celebrate the end
of the year with BGCV
members, their families,
and friends of the Club.
Activities include arts
and crafts, food and
drink, and a toy/gift give-
away for all. December
6. SAILING AND
KAYAKING
There are few leadership
experiences that match
being at the helm of a
sailboat directing the ac-
tions of others on board.
Organized and led by
BGCV, Club members
from throughout LA
Hear our teens share
their stories of resilience,
character, and accom-
plishments. Established
in 1947, Youth of the Year
is BGCA’s premier recog-
nition program for Club
members, promoting
service to the Club, com-
munity and family; aca-
demic success; strong
moral character life
goals; and poise and
public speaking ability.
Join the journey as our
Venice finalists vie for
the coveted title of Youth
of the Year for our Club.
The title comes with a
scholarship fund, a Gap
shopping spree, a Mi-
crosoft laptop and much,
much more. January
8. WE ARE VENICE
OPEN HOUSE
AND NATIONAL
FINE ARTS
EXHIBITION PREVIEW
Check out the Club this
Winter to meet Club staff
and learn about exciting
new programs for Spring.
Be inspired by an art ex-
hibition of work by Club
artists selected for the
BGCA’s National Fine
Arts Show competition.
January
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