Denzel Washington, Major League Baseball, Club "Campaigners"
Join the Celebration for National Boys & Girls Club Week

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County will have plenty of company as it launches the local observance of National Boys & Girls Club Week, April 3-9.

The Club has big plans, including the Fourth Annual Teacher Recognition Dinner being held on April 7th at 6:30 p.m. at our Crystal River Unit, 405 SE 7th Avenue. This event is being sponsored by Beef O’ Brady’s, Crystal River.

"We plan to show the community the rich diversity of programs and benefits the Club provides to our children and teens, The Boys & Girls Clubs impact millions of young lives every day, year-round, and this annual observance is our golden opportunity to let the world know."

Local events are as follows:
Homosassa Unit
Monday, April 4: Spelling Bee - all age groups, prizes will be given
Tuesday, April 5: Olympics Day - members will be able to compete in a variety of events in each age group for place ribbons and participation certificates.
Wednesday, April 6: Beat the staff - members will be able to compete against the staff in various events in several program areas. Example: jump rope, horse, pushups, who wants to be a millionaire-in computer lab, etc.
Thursday, April 7: 4th Annual Teacher Recognition Dinner @ 6:30 p.m. Crystal River Unit
Friday, April 8: Crazy Day - members and staff are invited to dress CRAZY, the crazier the better, CRAZIEST dressed wins a prize!

Inverness Unit
Monday, April 4: Bob Boleware is coming for Escape School
Tuesday, April 5: Coloring Contest
Wednesday, April 6: Tacky Tourist Day - dress as tacky as you can. The tackiest dressed member will win a prize.
Thursday, April 7: Team Spirit Day - show your spirit for your favorite team. Whether it is a team you are on or a pro team.
Teacher Recognition Dinner at the Crystal River Unit

Friday, April 8: Beat the Staff Day - play sports or games and try to beat the staff.

Crystal River Unit
Wednesday, April 6: Learning Center – members will have the opportunity to compete in a Spelling Bee, Math Bee, or a Science Bee
Thursday, April 7: Arts & Crafts – members will draw pictures of what the Boys & Girls Club means to them, when finished members will put them in a collage.
Friday, April 8: Sports & Recreation – members will receive Boys & Girls Club Bucks for beating the staff at various activities.

In addition to the local events, the Clubs will launch a new public service ad campaign, "College Dreams," starring national spokesperson and Academy-Award-winning actor Denzel Washington. The ads depict the stark contrast between a child merely dreaming about a hopeful future, and that same child having an opportunity to achieve her dreams - the way Washington and millions of other kids have - thanks to the caring adult guidance received at the Boys & Girls Club.

"Research conducted among Club alumni indicates that a majority of Club members attend college, and many are the first ones in their family ever to do so, we try to help kids imagine a brighter future, which they can achieve by setting goals and working hard. We help them realize the value of education, and aspire to attend college and pursue their dreams. That's the message this campaign is designed to convey."