Nearly $13,000 was raised during the Hero Run, a 5K fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri held Saturday. “We’re so thankful for all of our sponsors and everyone who turned out to race,” said Communications Director Emily Jarrett. “It’s always inspiring to see so many people run and walk for a great cause.” Previously the …

Congratulations to the May Youth of the Month nominees. The CLUB Fifth grader Caden is the Youth of the Month for The CLUB because, “he is very helpful singing in Beatmakers and is always the first to volunteer when staff needs help.” Heber Hunt Second grader Jeriya is the Heber Hunt Youth of the Month because, “he is always happy …

Summer is nearly here and with it comes an annual tradition – the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri’s 5K fun run. For the last three years the Club has hosted the Glow Run, inviting participants to a glow-in-the-dark run, but this year Club staff decided to change the theme. Glow Run was a great event for us, …

Congratulations to the April Youth of the Month nominees. The CLUB Fifth grader Caden is The CLUB’s Youth of the Month because, “he works very hard to encourage other members to be the best they can be by helping with homework and being a big part of The Beatmakers.” Heber Hunt Third grader Alysan is the Heber Hunt Site’s Youth …

ReMax of Sedalia recently made a contribution to the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri through its Heart of Sedalia Foundation. Each month, ReMax employees donate a percentage of their commission for each house bought or sold, with the earnings then donated to various local charitable agencies.

Thanks to a special promotion held during the month of March, Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is strengthening its partnership with local car dealership Rick Ball Ford. Rick Ball Ford pledged to donate $100 to BGCWCM for every vehicle sold in March and promoted the event on its Facebook page and at the dealership. At the end …

Congratulations to the March Youth of the Month nominees. The CLUB Fifth grader Kaitlin was named The CLUB’s Youth of the Month because, “she is always the first to volunteer if someone needs help, always has a smile on her face and always has a positive attitude.” Heber Hunt Second grader Aydrie is the Heber Hunt Site’s Youth of the …

It was an evening filled with singing, dancing and even a musical performance during the second annual Rising Stars Talent Show, presented by Bryant Motors, held March 30. Club members from each of Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri’s 11 Club sites competed to be named the winner in front of a crowd of nearly 200 spectators. In …

Congratulations to the February Youth of the Month nominees. The CLUB Eighth grader Abryana was chosen as The CLUB’s Youth of the Month because “she is always willing to help when asked and worked very hard decorating the new bulletin board. She is always looking to make new friends.” Heber Hunt Kindergartener Isabelle is the Heber Hunt Site’s Youth of …

The CLUB Eighth grader Jacob is The CLUB’s Youth of the Month because “he has been working really hard to be more involved with CLUB programs and has become a very good friend to other members.” Heber Hunt First grader Miranda is the Heber Hunt Site’s Youth of the Month because “she does what is expected of her every day, …

Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri raised more than $127,000 at its 27th annual An Evening of Heart & Hope presented by W-K Chevrolet, held February 4 at the Sedalia Country Club. “We’re so thankful to everyone who came out and bid from the heart,” said Fundraising Director Meghan Jeffreys. “The auction has always been a premier fundraising …

Congratulations to the December Youth of the Month nominees. The CLUB Sixth grader Daijah is The CLUB’s Youth of the Month. Her favorite subject at school is social studies and triple play at the club. Daijah really likes gymnastics and would like to be a gymnastics coach when she is older. Heber Hunt Third grader Jayda is the Heber Hunt …

The CLUB Fifth grader Jose is The CLUB’s Youth of the Month because “he is a nice young man and always willing to help out where needed.” Heber Hunt Fourth grader Emma was chosen as the Heber Hunt Youth of the Month. Emma enjoys coming to Club to be with her friends to doing crafts. Horace Mann First grader Vivian …

Congratulations to the October Youth of the Month nominees. The CLUB Seventh grader Aaron is The CLUB’s Youth of the Month for October. Aaron was chosen because “he is always the first one to volunteer to help at the site and in the community.” Heber Hunt Third grader Zachary is the Heber Hunt Site’s Youth of the Month. He was …

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is giving families a night off from the kitchen this holiday season with its HoneyBaked Ham fundraiser. Once again, the Club will sell a variety of hams and turkeys through HoneyBaked Ham of Columbia with a portion of the proceeds returning to the Club. Items offered range in price and size, …

After a night filled with beer tastings and music, Oktoberfest, presented by Grellner Sales, raised more than $2,200 for Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. “We were so excited to see everyone come out for Oktoberfest,” said Communications Director Emily Jarrett. “This was the second year Grellner hosted this event and the first time it was held at …

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri was recently given an excellence in programming award from the Missouri Area Council for its LEGO League robotics program. The Missouri Area Council (MAC) is comprised of 14 Boys & Girls Clubs across the state of Missouri. Each year they recognize Clubs in four categories: program, resource development, marketing and outstanding …

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri held its annual Putting “Fore” The Kids golf tournament Saturday at Triple Creek Golf Course in Cole Camp, raising more than $9,500 for Club operations. “Team Walt,” made up of Dave Barnum, Luke Heisterberg, Tom Russell and Jason Bright playing in memory of longtime Club supporter Walt Heisterberg, took first place …

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri raised more than $11,000 during its third annual 5K Glow Run/Walk, held Friday on the campus of State Fair Community College. More than 260 people participated in the event, which invited runners and walkers of all ages out for a night of fun under the stars. Many wore their best “glow …

Congratulations to the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri’s Youth of the Month nominees for May. The CLUB Sixth grader Abie is the The CLUB’s Youth of the Month for May. Her favorite program is STEM Girls! and she loves pizza. Cole Camp Site First grader Nova is the Cole Camp Site’s Youth of the Month for May. …

Congratulations to the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri’s Youth of the Month nominees for April. The CLUB The CLUB’s Youth of the Month for April is Zaden. His favorite program at The CLUB is Gamers Club and science. He also loves seafood and in his spare time is writing a book. Cole Camp Site Fourth grader Peyton …

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri has big plans for the gardening season which will be made easier thanks to a grant from Kansas City Power & Light. Last summer the Club applied for a $3,000 micro-grant through KCP&L’s Energizing Our Environment program. The funds will be used to purchase supplies, plants and seedlings for the Club’s …

Several months worth of work came to fruition Wednesday as Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Smithton Site member Thomas Evans threw a carnival for his fellow Club members. The event was for Evans’ Eagle Scout project and despite the threat of rain, went off without a hitch. “Thomas came to me several months ago with this idea,” …

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri held its annual Putting “Fore” The Kids golf tournament Monday, raising nearly $14,000 for Club operations. Abe Azan, Marcia Azan and Janis Clemens took first place in the tournament, which featured 19, three-man teams and two tee off times. “Putting ‘Fore’ The Kids was a great success and luckily the weather …

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri’s Cole Camp Site were able to get a lesson in how hard birds work to gather their food, thanks to a few special visitors last week. Several members of the Missouri Master Naturalists visited the site with activities to show the members how different birds eat. Club kids tried their hand …