For Halloween this year, members of TLC’s Torch Club decided they would create awareness about the chocolate industry by selling fair trade chocolates. Led by a group of 4th grade girls, the Torch Club
partnered with the human rights organization Global Exchange to sell fair trade chocolates and use the proceeds to help children trapped in slave labor. Through chocolate sales and handouts, Torch Club engaged and educated parents and fellow peers about child labor in developing countries, specifically how our Halloween traditions of distributing candy supports child labor. The Torch Clubbers were dedicated to their cause and raised over $90 – which will go towards helping a child trapped in slavery have freedom. Way to go Torch Club! READ MORE
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ORDER HERE Now is the time to place that order of special and unique holiday cards created by six of our club members. The proceeds from the card sales will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach and the Charitable Foundation. Artists whose artwork was made into cards include: Tasha Zentil, Kennedy Roller, Anabelle Kavanagh, Bailey Ruzicka, Leila Yee, and Julia Lawson READ MORE
The Boys & Girls Club recently joined in the celebration of our nation’s youth by participating in Day for Kids on September 17. Make a commitment to connect with the young person in your life and spend meaningful time together engaging in active play. The Club was at Main Beach to celebrate our communities youth with free fun activities including face painting, button making, and bubble exploration. In addition the Laguna Beach Police Employees Assn.’s Dunk-a-Cop fundraiser raised $628 for the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach. READ MORE
The busy school year has begun! We understand how hard it is to take the kids to school, pick them up from the club, get to soccer in 10 minutes, run that over due errand, bathe the soccer filth off AND manage to feed those over active metabolisms. That’s why Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach has introduced a quick, easy and HEALTHY recipe of the week (although we recommend feeding them more than once a week). This week we introduce to you… Hot Chile Grilled Cheese! READ MORE
(More picture from Unity Day HERE) On Saturday, May 21, 8 club members participated in Unity Day at the Boys and Girls Club of Garden Grove. The day was dedicated to unifying Boys and Girls Club members from several clubs in the Orange County area. The day consisted of a basketball, soccer, ping pong, air hockey and many other activities. A total of 5 clubs and 100 members participated, creating a fun and energetic environment. The members made new friends from all over Orange County and received a special medal of appreciation. READ MORE
On Monday, May 16, the Smart Girl “Tweens” had a bonding walk through downtown Laguna. The girls ate ice cream and frolicked on the beach while learning how to be respectful of public property and how to represent themselves in a positive manner. Each young lady displayed maturity and poise throughout the trip and are excited to start planning more educational trips for themselves. READ MORE
