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September 2015 |
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Teddy Bear Sean can see clearly thanks to Advanced Eye Care!
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The Amazing Adventures of...
Teddy Bear Sean!
Our furry friend knows how to have fun!
Kiss-A-Pig
Teddy Bear Sean got into the Pig-Kissing action at the Maryland BBQ bash.
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Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse has sponsored our Steak & Burger Dinner every March for the last several years; providing the steaks and hamburgers that feed all our hungry guests.
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Beer & Bourbon Bash
Despite the rainy weather, our Beer & Bourbon Bash, a thank you for our Violet Society Members, was a great time. Our Bear, dressed for the occasion, was thrilled to see old friends,
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Our race was Saturday, August 22nd and it was quite the turn out. We had over 70 runners participate and they all conquered the Hardest 5k in Harford County for our Club kids!
Our Winners
Male
1. John Shaffer
2. Craig Stackewicz
3. Jason Clarke
Female
1. Courtney Von Lange
2. Karenna Laufer
3. Heather Hoffman
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The IronDart
Thank you Cook Auto who sponsored the IronDart raffle for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Harford County. |
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It was an amazing summer for all of us at the Clubs, and we're kicking off another awesome school year. We opened at 3 pm on September 8th, and what a day it was! We welcomed our new Club members, got some homework done, and made new memories.
We would also like to announce the opening of Valley of the Haunted at Camp Hidden Valley. It's a spooky attraction guaranteed to scare! See our Camp's transformation this October -- if you dare. We still need a few volunteers and tickets are available now. For more information please click
Here.
Read on to discover more about our Clubs and check out all of our highlights below to learn more about what we are doing to encourage, inspire, and support #GreatFutures.
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Valley of the Haunted
Do You Dare Enter the Trail?
Over 200 years ago, on the property of what is now known as Camp Hidden Valley, a wheat farmer and his wife, along with their young son Topher, moved to the quiet countryside of Maryland, near Deer Creek. The Valley family longed for a better way of life in the quiet hills of the rural suburb and all was well for many years, or so it seemed.
Topher developed a dark, obsessive fascination with clowns after visiting a traveling circus that came through town. He began to hear the high-pitched voice of a clown named Zee, which began to fill Topher's young mind with many dark and dangerous ideas. Late one fall afternoon in October, Zee seized the opportunity to carry out his deadly plan using Topher as his accomplice. Ringing the dinner bell in a maniacal rhythm, Zee declared, "It's time!"
Like a puppet, Topher unleashed Zee's reign of terror until all that remained were the two of them, alone on a misty trail in the dark woods along Deer Creek. As years past, Zee would drive Topher to invite even more of the undead into their lair in the woods to fulfill their mission of ridding the world of all forms of human life. Each year since that fateful day, every evening in October, Topher Valley rings the deadly bell to summon the dead to walk among the living and claim as many victims as possible, fueling Zee's thirst for blood.
Do you dare enter the Valley of the Haunted to experience Topher's trail of death on his nights of reclamation?
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Dare to Be Scared?
The trail will be open for 3 terrifying weekends! October 16th - 18th, 23rd - 25th, and 30th-31st. Gates open at 6:30pm. VIP Zombie Fast Pass - $30, General Admission - $20, and Little Haunts - $5. Tickets are on sale now!
Visit Valley of the Haunted to purchase tickets, check schedules, and learn the history of the haunted trail.
Dare to Be Behind the Screams?
If you've ever wanted to be on the other side of the screams, now's your chance. Valley of the Haunted is still in need of a few volunteers. Please visit our website to sign up now. It's a great way to make new friends, support Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County and of course, have fun.
To register as a volunteer, please visit our
volunteer page.
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What Will Education Look Like In 2025?
Our Club members in Bel Air and Edgewood got a sneak peek during our Summer Enrichment Program. Visitors from the Human-Computer Interaction Lab at the University of Maryland brought some of the projects they are developing to share with us. We learned about our respiratory and circulatory systems while using
an Xbox Kinect to track our heart and breathing rates as we bounced, danced, ran, and (amazingly!) did an outrageous number
of push ups.
Many thanks to Dr. Tammy Clegg and Dr. Jon Froehlich for spending two days with our kids.
Their team inspired us all to enjoy
learning about our bodies while actively using them. We even got a mat
h lesson mixed in! Can't beat that!
For more pictures, click here
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Hero's Week at Aberdeen
We were privileged to have Officer Raul of the Aberdeen Police Department and Colonel Daniels of the Havre de Grace Police Department put on a K-9 demonstration for our kids over the
summer. Our Club Members were able to witness real life heroes in person. The officers held a Q & A about their professions and
the
dogs they work with.
Arco was brought by Officer Raul, and Benny by Colonel Daniels. Arco demonstrated his ability to search f
or
and find explo
sive
s. Benny, not to be outdone, presented her ta
ke
down skills. Officer
s use special padding on their bodies to safely demonstrate and practice thi
s critical skill.
Our youth were able to pet and play with both dogs, throwing balls across
the field.
The dogs were super
friendly and loved all the attention they received.
A special thank you to all our undercover Heroes, right here in Harford County.
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~Pamper the Children Day~
With Coco Leigh
A huge thank you to Coco Leigh Hair Boutique
for another awesome Pamper The Children Event- you really make every child feel special! We love you, COCO! Our Club kids received beautiful make overs and got to pose like professionals. They all (girls and boys) had an excellent time. Those who were not so interested in lipstick and mascara had their face painted.
Also, much thanks to The Greek Village restaurant
for feeding us.
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Catch-A-Pig 5K
Our Catch-A-Pig 5K was on July 19, and quite a success with over 125 runners. The support from our community is pretty amazing! We would like to thank all our participants, especially our Pigs and Wolves. And a special thanks to our race director, Rod Bourn for his continued commitment and passion for our cause.
~Our Winners~
Males
2nd Place - Eric Baranoski
3rd Place -Gavin Brennan
Females
1st Place - Abigail Bowmmer
2nd Place - Laura Barnaba
3rd Place - Rachel Lovell
Many thanks to our Pigs and Wolves for making this such a fun event!
Last, but not least, we also want to thank our other volunteers:
Ron Keith, John and Deborah Wrobel, Hugh McCusker, Brad Roberts
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Catch-A-Pig Race Director, Rod Bourn, and several of our big bad wolves present a check to Boys & Girls Clubs for over $4800. Great Job! (From Left:) AJ DeCapite, Rod Bourn,
Matt Foulk, Andrew Foulk |
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CASTING CALL
Feeling Scary? Volunteers needed...
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We're Building a Community Garden
COMING SOON! The Aberdeen Harvest of Hope Garden- a new community garden project in Aberdeen. Located within a food desert- an area that lacks access to healthy affordable foods- the field behind our Aberdeen Club site will be transformed into a flourishing community garden and outdoor learning lab, providing community members with access to land and affordable fresh healthy produce. The garden will consist of individual/ family plots utilized for the purpose of food production, teaching gardens, and an outdoor learning for our Club members. The mission of Aberdeen Harvest of Hope is to increase access to local and affordable healthy food choices in the community. In the long-term, we expect improved health outcomes and increased community engagement. Our plans call for construction of the garden in Fall 2015 to be open in early Spring 2016, and we can use your support.
There are many ways to get involved, from volunteering in the garden to Eagle Scout project opportunities. For more information contact our AmeriCorps VISTA, Anne Otih, [email protected] or 410.272.0010x15
GARDEN WISH LIST ITEMS
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| To See Our Full Club Wish List CLICK HERE |
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