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Our Most Successful Gala!!!

jasal — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:18:25 +0000

Thanks to the wonderful sponsors and donors of the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, we hosted our most successful Gala ever! Take a look at the video that exemplifies just how important this club is to kids in the community. READ MORE

TLC celebrates 7 years with Much support

Nick Robitaille — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:03:28 +0000

Saturday, April 28, 2012, The TLC Branch commemorated 7 terrific years with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Laguna Beach as Club staff, families and friends delighted in TLC’s Annual Pancake Breakfast. READ MORE

Members Participate in Unity Day!

jasal — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:38:24 +0000

On Saturday March 31^st, Club members participated in Boys & Girls Clubs in Orange County’s annual Unity Day. The event brought 4 clubs and over 50 kids from all over Orange County to enjoy face paint, a bounce house, dodge ball, relay races, and barbecue at Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove. Members in 1st- 3rd grade made friends while enjoying a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon. READ MORE

Club Teens Help with OWOO Beach Clean-Up

Nick Robitaille — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:46:11 +0000

Memorable Wolfbat Experience with Dennis McNett

emilym — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:45:09 +0000

Dennis McNett, a Brooklyn based artist, made a special visit to the Boys & Girls Club. This memorable experience gave members a chance to interact and learn about his technique and style of art making. READ MORE

Healthy Habits Guest Star: Papa Didos!

jasal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:24:18 +0000

On Wednesday, January 25, Dennis Yang, founder of Papa Didos Foundation, exercised and read with 3^rd and 4^th graders during Healthy Habits. Yang, who has run across the country and written 100 children books, spoke to members about the importance of education and health. Members had a great time running relay races and playing games before reading one of Papa Dido’s newest books, “The Tenth Floor.” READ MORE

Torch Club Linking Hearts & Hands Project

Nick Robitaille — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:43:13 +0000

Joy for Jessie was inspired by 12 year old Jessica “Joy” Rees who decided to spread joy to kids at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County while she fights her own inoperable brain tumor. Torch Club wanted to help Jessica’s dream of reaching children across the United States with her JoyJars. In order to help Jessica raise the money necessary to fund this project, the Torch Club has stepped in to do several fundraisers on her behalf. So far, the Torch Club has sold hot chocolate, cupcakes, cookies, and chocolate covered banana’s. The goal for the project is to donate 500 dollars to cover the costs for 25 jars. Each member has even asked if they can just donate their own money. READ MORE

Milk & Cookies Shows Kids’ Art Talent

emilym — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:38:52 +0000

The Show titled “Milk and Cookies : Storytellers” was a wonderful event created from the collaboration of the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, a children’s boutique clothing brand Mini & Maximus, Art4T a local unique gallery, Active Ride Shop. The day consisted of an art contest and show by kids with three talented winners, crafts, music, an art auction, and a holiday boutique. READ MORE

Members Explore Art In The Community

emilym — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:20:15 +0000

Over the past month, Club Members have had the opportunity to explore their artistic community. Beyond the Box Club had the unique privileged of touring Fuse Digital Marketing headquarters for some career exploration. Photography Club went to ART4T Gallery to check out The Story Tellers Art Show. Members left both locations inspired and a little more knowledgeable about how art can shape future careers. READ MORE

TLC Branch Holds Open House

monicas — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:09:07 +0000

More than 100 people came to see what their children do while in the caring hands of the TLC Staff. Parents were introduced to the techniques their kids learn during Image Makers Photography and were AMAZED at their pictures. They spoke with staff members and discussed the various programs we offer here at TLC. Natalie showcased the garden and Brennan talked about his Music Club and invited several Dads’ to “jam” with the kids some time. Everybody enjoyed a pasta dinner and homemade cookies. Those who couldn’t pull their child away from the TLC fun, stayed to play Parents vs. Kids Jeopardy. Parents put up a good fight, but the kids walked away victorious. The wonderful night couldn’t have ended better. Thanks to all the parents, staff, directors and Board Member who showed up! READ MORE