Free Family Night at Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County

Aug. 23, 2011 - PRLog -- Salinas and Seaside, CA - August 25 & August 30, 2011 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) and AT&T will kick off the back to school season with a FREE Family Night for its Club Members and Member parents on August 25 and August 30, 2011.    The Seaside Club will host Family Night on Thursday the 25th, and the Salinas club will host Family Night on Tuesday the 30th.  

This Family Night focuses on how to help our youth return to school prepared for success.  To set an example of the importance of healthy eating habits that fuel our Club Members for the busy school day, breakfast will be served instead of dinner to highlight what educators know is the “most important meal of the day” for active student participation.  To underscore the importance of serving a nutritious breakfast at home, Club Members and their families will take a “Family Breakfast Pledge” and bring home a Certificate as a reminder to practice healthy eating habits daily.  

There will be a discussion on BGCMC’s “Great Readers” program, and BGCMC’s Promise Neighborhood efforts to obtain more resources to support the family’s success.

Both events will start at 6:00 p.m., end at 8:00 p.m. and serve a healthy meal to all participants.

Local businesses and community partners such as: Pacific Coast Dental Group, Strengthening Families Program, California Youth Outreach, The RISE Program and others will share their information.  In addition to a healthy meal served, there will be family fun games, activities and prizes.  

As children across America prepare for the upcoming school year, this kick off event serves as a reminder of the widening gap between the millions of youth who graduate from high school and their at-risk peers who don’t.  BGCMC’s BE READY initiative, supported by AT&T, has set the stage for this Family Night.  The ultimate goal of the BE READY initiative is to support youth through key transition periods between middle school and high school -- addressing early warning signs of dropout rates such as attendance, behavior and course failure.

For more information, contact Michelle Slade at 831-394-5171 or mslade@bgcmc.org  

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) has played an integral role in the community for over 43 years.  With Clubhouses in Seaside and Salinas, BGCMC provides youth between the ages of 6-18 an afterschool safe haven where they are mentored to achieve academic success, acquire healthy lifestyles, and develop good character and citizenship.  Over 95% of the total budget comes from generous individuals, corporations and foundations. The Clubs are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. during summer and school breaks, and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. when school is in session.  Additional information is available at www.bgcmc.org or via phone at 831-394-5171.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) has played an integral role in the community for over 43 years. With Clubhouses in Seaside and Salinas, BGCMC provides youth between the ages of 6-18 an afterschool safe haven where they are mentored to achieve academic success, acquire healthy lifestyles, and develop good character and citizenship. Over 95% of the total budget comes from generous individuals, corporations and foundations. The Clubs are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. during summer and school breaks, and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. when school is in session. Additional information is available at www.bgcmc.org or via phone at 831-394-5171.