This Week at the Clubs

Giving Thanks Dinner - November 24

The East Side Unit is hosting their "Giving Thanks" dinner in collaboration with Club partner General Mills on November 24. In addition to the dinner, the Club will raffle off a wonderful turkey basket filled with all of the Thanksgiving trimmings. If you would like to attend the Giving Thanks dinner, please contact Monica at the East Side Unit at (816) 241-5252.

Dinner On Ice - December 2

You still have time to buy your tickets and join us for the first annual Dinner On Ice benefitting the over 6,000 youth served by the Boys & Girls Clubs. It promises to be a special evening featuring dinner on the floor of the brand new Independence Events Center arena AND served by the Missouri Mavericks players and coaching staff! Join us for a dynamic and unique evening on ice, but, more importantly, help the Clubs ensure quality and safe programs for youth in Greater Kansas City when they are not in school.

The event starts a 7:00 p.m. with a special VIP reception at 6:00 including a player meet-and-greet. Tickets start at only $75, with VIP tickets $100 and a table of 8 for $750. Click here to buy your tickets today!

We Care - December 10

The Clubs are looking forward to the upcoming 9th Annual We Care holiday event on December 10. Each year, local architectural firms and furniture dealers combine their talents to benefit our Club youth. Participating organizations design unique crafts for the nearly 500 Club youth who attend to make during the event, which they can then use as holiday gifts for their families and friends. Also, the youth will enjoy entertainment, a cookie decorating table and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus.

Help Your Favorite Charity! - Ongoing

Recent economic times have been hard on non-profits across the country and the Boys & Girls Clubs are no exception. But there is a way you can help! Last year, Congress extended through 2009 the charitable IRA rollover provision, which allows those ages 70 1/2 or older to make tax-free distributions of up to $100,000 direct from an IRA to a qualified charity like the Clubs. Businesses can help the Clubs as well by taking advantage of the newly enhanced deductions for donations of qualified food, books, and computer equipment. For more information on how you can help the Clubs, check with your tax advisor.

Leahy Chiropractic Discover Wellness Month - Month of November

Do you have family or friends who could benefit from chiropractic care? You have one week left to take advantage of this special offer from Leahy Chiropractic. As part of an annual community service project, they are offering a special promotion for evaluations throughout the month of November that will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs. Individuals can be evaluated for a $25 donation or entire families can be evaluated for a $50 donation. The offer is good for initial consultation, examination and x-rays as needed. Only cash or checks will be accepted and all proceeds will go to the Clubs! Leahy wants your family to stay healthy, naturally! Call (913) 341-2800 for more information.

Current Club Needs!

*Swim Suits/Trunks *Health Care Products *Office and School Supplies *Televisions *Board Games *Refrigerator *Pool Tables *DVD Players *Ping Pong Tables *Exercise Equipment *Lifejackets *XBox/Wii/Playstation *Furniture *Fish Tanks *Construction Paper *DVD Movies

These items and many more are currently needed at the Clubs. If you would like to donate one or more of these items from our Wish List, please call (816) 361-3600 x229 or email giving@helpKCkids.org. For the full Club Wish List, visit our web site at www.helpKCkids.org.