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Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT To Host 3rd Annual Getaways Galore Event
Dinner & Auction To Take Place May 30, 2014 at Costa Azzura
Milford, CT—April 24, 2014—The Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT is excited to announce that the 3rd Annual Getaways Galore Dinner & Auction will take place May 30, 2014 at Costa Azzura (72 Broadway) in Milford, CT. All proceeds to directly support various Boys & Girls Club programs, such as Money Matters, Homework Help, and Get Fit Club.
Getaway Galore Auction Items Include:
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· African Safari
· Getaway to Nova Scotia
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· Various themed baskets
“The Boys & Girls Club is very excited about the 3rd Annual Getaway Galore Dinner and Auction,” said Megan Altomare, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Milford. “The club members are eager to show off their talents and be a part of the evening. The Getaways Galore event continues to grow each year, thanks to the dedication and hard work of the community. “
Join the Boys & Girls Club for dinner and an evening of silent and live auctions. Tickets Now Available: Contact: Ila Tokarz, Chairperson - Getaways Galore, bgcmgetawaysgalore@gmail.com or P: 203-878-9260.
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Make A Difference In A Young Person’s Life—sponsor, volunteer or donate to the Boys & Girls Club of Milford, Connecticut, the 17th Boys & Girls Club in the state of Connecticut. The Boys & Girls Club is a 501-C3 non-profit organization. Visit http://www.bgcmilford.org/ for sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. Stay up to date on all of the Boys & Girls Club Events—connect on Facebook. CONTACT: Megan Altomare, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Milford, meganaltomare@gmail.com or P: 203-713-8055
Upcoming Events:
· Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House at the New Boys & Girls Club of Milford Clubhouse: May 13, 2014 at Simon Lake School
(59 Devonshire Rd) in Milford, CT at 5:30PM. Open to the public – come see the new space and what programs are offered!
· Getaways Galore: May 30, 2014 at Costa Azzura (72 Broadway) in Milford, CT beginning at 6:30PM. Join the Boys & Girls Club for dinner and an evening of silent and live auctions. Tickets Now Available: Contact: Ila Tokarz, Chairperson - Getaways Galore, bgcmgetawaysgalore@gmail.com or P: 203-878-9260.
· Summer Program: July 7 – August 15, 2014 at Simon Lake School (59 Devonshire Rd) in Milford, CT. Youth ages 6-16 years old can participate in the summer program. The program will run Monday thru Friday from 8AM- 4PM. (Early or late pickup times are not available.) In addition, a Junior Counselor Program (youth ages 15-18) will be taking place, teaching teens important job skills, how to build a resume, how to dress for an interview, financial responsibility. The Junior Counselor Program participants will also be given minor responsibilities in the execution of the Summer Program. To register, visit: www.bgcmilford.org. For more information and to register for the Boys & Girls Club Summer Program, contact Jill DeWerdt, Program Director at jdewerdt@gmail.com or P: 203-713-8055.
· 4th Annual Pumpkins on the Pier: October 4, 2014 at Walnut Beach (113 East Broadway) in Milford, CT. For more information, visit: www.pumpkinsonthepier.com. Become A Sponsor! Contact: Megan Altomare, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Milford, meganaltomare@gmail.com or P: 203-713-8055.
About The Boys & Girls Club: Boys & Girls Clubs of America leads a federation of more than 1,100 independent organizations across the country and on U.S. military bases worldwide. Each year, local Clubs serve more than 4.2 million young people, through Club membership and community outreach in some 4,000 locations. Visit www.bgca.org for more information.