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Upcoming Events Benefiting the WVBGC
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9th Annual Club De Cuba – Friday, June 28th
A Casino Night Under The Stars
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 Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Club de Cuba fiesta! Join the Club for an exciting event Friday, June 28th at the Warner Center Marriot Hotel as we transform the outdoor Urban Oasis into a Cuban nightclub and casino. Enjoy a fabulous reception with dinner, dancing, exciting prizes and auctions, and lots of casino gambling – including a poker tournament and MORE!
Tickets to the event are $100 per person and $150 if you would like to participate in the poker tournament. This includes hors d’oeuvres, specialty cocktails, dinner, gambling, casino cash, and entertainment. There is limited seating to participate in the poker tournament and each buy-in is $50, so be sure to tell your friends to sign up as soon as possible!
For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact President/CEO Jan Sobel at 818-610-1054 or
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Youth Of The Year Awards Luncheon
Congratulations To All The Winners
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 The Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley honored the Club’s Youth of the Year winner, 18-year-old Tom Tran, and all the other Club members who have been named Youth of the Year from each Club site. More than 150 friends, family members, and Club supporters attended this special luncheon at the Woodland Hills Marriott on April 6. It was a very moving and inspirational day for all who attended.
City Councilmember Dennis Zine and Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield spoke to the group about their own childhood experiences and support of the organization.
It was very heart-warming and inspiring to hear from the students about what the Club means to them and how it has changed their lives. This event is a powerful reminder of why the Club continues to serve more than 2,900 children of challenging circumstances in the West Valley.
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Recognizing Our Special Nominees & Honorees
2013 Youth Of The Year Luncheon – April 6
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 The Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley is proud to announce that Quang “Tom” Tran, who has been a Club member for four years, is the recipient of this year’s prestigious Youth of the Year Award.
The Club will be honoring all of the members who have been named Youth of the Year at each of our sites on Saturday, April 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Warner Center Marriot Hotel for a Youth of the Year Awards Luncheon. Tickets are available for purchase for $50 and table sponsorships are $400 (includes two tickets and sponsors six members and family).
The sponsor of the event is Cooper Communications, Inc.
Youth of the Year is a national Boys & Girls Club program that develops outstanding Club members into knowledgeable spokespersons for their Club and community. Each local Club chooses a Youth of the Year based on leadership, good citizenship, and civic responsibility.
According to Club Chairman Gary Thomas, “This is an event where our honorees and their parents/guardians have an opportunity to interact with the Club’s supporters, and for our supporters to really see the wonderful work the Club does. For me, it’s the best event of the year in terms of really seeing how the Club changes lives and prepares young people to become positive forces in our community.”
For more information or to purchase tickets or table sponsorships, please contact Vice President Kelsy Maruyama at (818) 610-1054.
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The 6th Annual Mile Of Quarters Raised $34,000
We Went The Extra Mile For Our Kids!
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 On Saturday, February 23, local families and community members joined the Club for its 6th Annual Mile of Quarters event at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Canoga Park. Tons of volunteers and 63,000 quarters later, $34,000 was raised to support Club programs.
Throughout the day, kids helped lay quarters on the colorful carpet while DJ Shammy Dee filled the mall corridor with music. Children also enjoyed face painting, cotton candy, and several magic shows! The event was a blast for everyone involved!
A huge thank you to all of our generous sponsors and those who donated! We couldn’t have done this without you! Also, a special thanks to our community and volunteers for donating their time!
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6th Annual Mile Of Quarters Approaching Quickly
Join Us At This Free Family Event
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 The 6th Annual Mile of Quarters is coming up on Saturday, February 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Westfield Topanga Mall in front of the Disney Store. There will be a kick-off ceremony at noon that you won’t want to miss! Quarters will be laid out for one mile (5,280 feet) throughout the lower level of the mall. All donations and sponsorships will support the Club’s programs for needy youths.
Come with your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, everyone! It’s a free event that could change a kid’s life! Click here for any last minute donations!
For further information please contact President/CEO Jan Sobel at (818) 610-1054.
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2013 Youth Of The Year – Tom Tran
A Strong Leader
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 The Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley is proud to introduce the winner of its prestigious Youth of the Year Award to Tom Tran.
Tom Tran has been a member of the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley for four years and is a student at Canoga Park High School. Since Tran’s freshman year of High School, he has been determined to make his four years count from achieving academic success and giving back to his community by organizing and implementing service projects. This year, he has gone above and beyond with his academic plan and has been involved in various programs at the Club.
Tran currently is the President of the Club’s Keystone program, a program focused on the development of a member’s leadership by emphasizing career readiness, community service, and academic achievement. Participating in tutoring and helping out with the College Bound program has been a strong support towards Tran’s success in his academic and career life. By being a part of the Cyber Patriot program, he has gained a passion to pursue a career in cyber defense.
Tran always managed to be a helping hand in his family and has created wonderful friendships with his peers and the Club’s staff. Throughout his four years as a Club member, he has developed great relationships with the staff. Handling many issues in his home life, Tran always viewed the Club as a second home where he could be himself and escape from the stresses of his everyday life. The Club has been a huge part of Tran’s life and has seen him develop into the person he has become today, a strong, resilient leader.
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6th Annual Mile Of Quarters
Changing Kid's Lives With Quarters
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 On Saturday, February 23, 2013, the Club will be hosting its free 6th Annual Mile Of Quarters event at the Westfield Topanga Mall. Quarters will be laid out stretching through the lower level of the mall in front of the Disney store. With a donation of $3.25, you could provide one foot of quarters or you could sponsor a Mile Marker for more. All donations and sponsorships will support the Club’s programs for needy youths. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to bring your family members to the mall so they can have the opportunity to support children who are less fortunate than they.
Your change can change a child’s life! Please join to make this event the biggest success ever! To make a secure donation online, please click here
Please contact President/CEO Jan Sobel, at 818-610-1054, for sponsorship opportunities or more information.
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190 Club Members Attended The 6th Annual Cooper Reading Challenge
These Members Were Given The Gift Of Reading!
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 The 6th Annual Cooper Reading Challenge was a great success. One hundred and ninety Club members visited the Warner Center Barnes & Noble in Woodland Hills and selected books to purchase. Each Club member received $25 to buy books for themselves or as holiday presents for family members.
For many of the children, the visit to a bookstore was a first-time experience. This event was rewarding and memorable to the children as well as the sponsors many of whom actively participated by attending this wonderful and inspiring program and helping the kids pick out their books…adding to their involvement with this annual event.
The Club thanks Vice Chairman of the Club, Marty Cooper, and all of those who donated to make this such a memorable event for our Club members.
For those interested in taking part in this program next year, please contact Terry Stevens at
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6th Annual Mile Of Quarters
Going The Extra Mile For Our Kids
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 On Saturday, February 23, 2013, the Club will be hosting its 6th Annual Mile Of Quarters event at the Westfield Topanga Mall. This event will feature quarters being laid out for one mile (5,280 feet) stretching through the lower level in front of the Disney store. With one foot of quarters equaling $3.25, if the entire mile is filled, $17,160 will have been raised to support the Club’s programs for needy youths.
Your change can change a kid’s life! Please join with us to make this event the biggest success ever because we will never turn a child away!
For information about sponsorships, please contact Jan Sobel at
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6th Annual Cooper Reading Challenge
Participate In Helping Kids
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 Six years ago, in commemoration of Cooper Communications’ 25th anniversary, Club Vice Chairman Marty Cooper started the Cooper Reading Challenge for youngsters from the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley to teach them to love and value books and reading.
Last year, more than 100 people participated in the $25 sponsorship allowing more than 250 disadvantage Boys & Girls Club members to buy $25 worth of books each. Between now and December 1, the Club will be selecting the youngsters who will receive books, based on their reading books at the Club and writing a book review.
During the first week of December, the selected children will be taken to a nearby Barnes & Nobel bookstore to select their own books, with $25 each to spend.
Barnes & Nobel is generously giving Club youngsters a 20 percent discount and providing them with snacks to help make this a truly memorable experience for the participating children.
For more information or to sponsor one or more children in this year’s Reading Challenge, please contact Terry Stevens at 818-789-5454 or
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9th Annual Motor 4 Toys Charitable Car Show & Toy Drive – December 2, 2012
More Than 5,000 Exotic Cars & 50,000 Toys
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 Join more than 15,000 car enthusiasts, celebrity car owners, and members of car clubs from all over the Southwest United States on Sunday, December 2, 2012, from 6:30 a.m. to noon at Anthem Blue Cross in Warner Center. There will be more than 5,000 exotic, classic, vintage, and collectible automobiles displayed to the public at the 9th Annual Motor 4 Toys Charitable Car Show and Toy Drive, the largest car show of its kind in the world.
This year’s event is expected to result in donations of nearly 50,000 toys for underprivileged children for the holidays. Many of these toys will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley, which distributes more than 800 toys to Club kids. Admission is free but guests are requested to make a donation of one new unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more.
Visit www.motor4toys.com for more information or to make a donation.
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4th Annual Halloween Haunted House And Carnival
Chills And Thrills For Everyone
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 On October 29 and 30 from 6:00-8:30 p.m., The Boys & Girls Club’s annual Halloween event will be here! The entire Clubhouse will be converted into a spooktacular haunted house and maze. There will be an outdoor carnival with games, food, beverages, prizes, and fun for the whole family! Tickets can be purchased at the Club for $5, food tickets from $1-$5, and game tickets from $0.25-$1.
The Club is accepting a variety of donations for the haunted house and in exchange you will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a bike or a gift basket!
Please call the Club for a list of wanted donated items 818-610-1054.
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California United Bank’s 6th Annual Golf Tournament
Come Golf To Support Our Youth
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 Save the date to participate in the 6th Annual Golf Tournament hosted by California United Bank, held on Monday, October 8, 2012, at the Sherwood Country Club. This event will benefit The Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley, Casa Pacifica, and Easter Seals Disability Services and recognize CUB’s Community Service Award Recipient, Roy Salter. Proceeds will further the programs of the three nonprofit organizations, which serve thousands of children who are very much in need of your support and generosity.
The tournament includes a "hole-in one" car, putting contest, closest to the pin, and longest drive. After the tournament, there will be a cocktail reception, including a live auction with incredible prizes and a "Losers" Raffle! For $100 participants will have a chance to win $10,000! Playing at CUB's Tourney is not just "playing," it's supporting the betterment of our youth and our community!
To participate in this event and help make a difference in the lives of tomorrow’s leaders please visit www.cunb.com/golf2012.
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Club Celebrates Its 20 Anniversary At A Gala On Friday, July 27, 2012
Honorees Include Club Founder Bob Voit
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 To celebrate the Club’s 20th Anniversary, a Gala will be held at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel the evening of Friday, July 27, honoring the Club’s Founders and the many generous people who have supported it throughout its 20-year history.
The Founders’ Award will be presented to Bob Voit (Voit Real Estate Services). Bob and a group of community leaders realized in the early 1990s that there was a need for a safe place for kids to go after school and together they started the West Valley Boys & Girls Club. |
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 David Rainer (California United Bank) will receive the Champion of Youth Award for his personal and professional support of the Club. When the Club was struggling financially in 2007, David created a golf tournament with the proceeds going to the Club; in the last five years that annual tournament has raised nearly $500,000 for the Club.
The Corporate Caring for Kids Awards will be presented to Wells Fargo Bank for its ongoing commitment to the kids through its support of the Club’s successful Project Learn program. Wells Fargo Bank was also the first, and continues to be the major, sponsor of the annual Mile of Quarters.
The Hearts and Hands Award will go to Blue Shield of California for the ongoing commitment of its employees to volunteer at the Club. The Blue Shield employees have conducted toy drives during the holidays, wrapped more than 600 Holiday gifts annually and have painted, cleaned and volunteered for a variety of projects at the Club. They have truly contributed both with their hearts and hands.
Others will be recognized during the evening for the commitment and support of our programs and kids.
Join the Club as we celebrate the Club’s growth, achievements, and dedication to provide the West Valley community with a safe and positive place for kids!
For more information about the year-long 20th Anniversary celebration, please contact President/CEO Jan Sobel at 818-610-1054 or
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Youth Of The Year Awards Luncheon
Recognizing Our Winners & Nominees
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 The Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley honored the Club’s Youth of the Year winner, sixteen-year-old Jorden Sneed, and all the other Club members who have been named Youth of the Year at each Club site on Saturday, April 14, at an Awards Luncheon at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel. It was a very special and inspirational day for all who attended.
Club Board Members, Sponsors, along with the proud Club Staff, School Principals, and family members of the awardees were among the attendees.
Jorden has been a member of the Club since she was eight years old and has overcome many personal struggles with thanks to the support of Club staff, programs, and members. Jorden was one of four candidates in the High School Division to be considered for the title of Youth of the Year, along with Canoga Park High School’s Ashley Youngquist, age 17; Ulisez Diaz, age 17; and Thalia Sanchez, age 17. All four nominees are outstanding representatives of the Club, which, according to Club Chairman Gary Thomas, made the final decision extremely difficult for the judges.
The following Club members were named Youth of the Year at our other Club sites: Main site – Melissa Guardado, age 14; Blythe Elementary – Amanda Farrias 7; Reseda Elementary – Anny Lam, 10; Topeka Elementary – Adam DeCesare, 9; Hale Charter Academy – Malika Steen, age 11; and Tierra Del Sol – Anthony Madrigal, age 10.
It was very heart-warming and inspiring to hear from the students about what the Club means to them, how it has changed their lives. This event is a powerful reminder of why the Club continues to serve more than 3,100 underprivileged children in the West Valley.
Visit our YouTube Channel to watch a video of our amazing Youth of the Year winners! www.youtube.com/wvbgc
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8th Annual Club De Cuba Was Spectacular
Guests Enjoyed A Fabulous Evening While Raising Funds for the Club
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 The Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley held an amazing evening of Cuban-themed fun, Friday, March 30, at our largest annual fundraiser, Club de Cuba, raising more than $77,000!
The Grand Ballroom of the Warner Center Marriott Hotel was transformed into a Cuban nightclub where attendees mingled while sipping specialty cocktails and viewing auction items, feasting on delicious food, cheering auction winners and gambling the night away. The silent and live auctions were a huge success! Deejay Sweet P, Negma Dance Company, and Arthur Murray Dance Studio kept the party alive with great music and dancing!
This event raised the important resources to benefit more than 3,100 children of the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley and our continued work to make sure they have a safe and positive place to go every day after school.
Thank you to all of our sponsors, attendees, committee members and auction donors for helping make this year’s event the best one yet!
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Recognizing Our Special Winners & Nominees
Youth Of The Year Luncheon – April 14
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 We are very proud to introduce the winner of the prestigious Youth of the Year Award to sixteen-year-old Jorden Sneed, who has been a Club member since she was eight years old.
The Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley will be honoring all of the members who have been named Youth of the Year at each of our sites on Saturday, April 14, at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel for a Youth of the Year Awards Luncheon. Tickets are $50 and Table Sponsorships are $350 (includes 2 tickets and 6 seats for youth and their families.)
The following Club members have been named Youth of the Year at our other Club sites: Main site – Melissa Guardado, age 13; Blythe Elementary – Amanda Farrias 7; Reseda Elementary – Anny Lam, 10; Topeka Elementary – Adam DeCesare, 9; Hale Charter Academy – Malika Steen, age 11; and Tierra Del Sol – Anthony Madrigal, age 10.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Vice President Kelsy Maruyama at 818-610-1054.
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8th Annual Club De Cuba – Friday, March 30
Ante Up – Just A Few Poker Tourney Seats Open!
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Mark your calendars for the 8th Annual Club de Cuba Fiesta! Join us for an exciting evening Friday, March 30 at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel as we transform the Grand Ballroom into a Cuban nightclub and casino. Enjoy a fabulous reception with dinner, dancing, exciting prizes and auctions, lots of casino gambling – including a poker tournament and MORE!
Tickets to the event are $100 per person plus $150 to participate in the poker tournament, and include hors d'oeuvres, specialty cocktails, dinner, gambling, casino cash, and entertainment by DJ Sweet P, Negma Dance Company, and Arthur Murray Dance Studio.
The Grand Prize for the Poker Tournament is a Deluxe Las Vegas Package! There is limited seating to participate and each buy-in is $50, so be sure to tell your friends and sign-up as soon as possible!
For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact President/CEO Jan Sobel at 818-610-1054 or
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Cooper Reading Challenge
258 Club Members Given The Gift Of Reading!
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 The 5th Annual Cooper Reading Challenge was a great success. Two hundred and fifty-eight Club members visited Barnes & Noble in Woodland Hills and select books to purchase. Each Club member received $25 to buy books for themselves or as holiday presents for loved ones.
For many of the children, the visit to the bookstore was a first-time experience. This event was not only rewarding and memorable for the children, but also for the sponsors who actively participated by attending this wonderful and enriching program. Underwriting for the program came from dozens of community and business leaders, many of whom attended Barnes & Noble to help the kids select their books.
The Club thanks David Clark, General Manager of Barnes & Noble, and Vice Chairman of the Club, Marty Cooper, who made this such a memorable event for our Club members.
For those interested in taking part in this program next year, please contact Terry Stevens at
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Winter Happenings!
Parties, Programs, And Proceeds!
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 More than 100 Club members enjoyed a delicious feast at the Club in celebration of Thanksgiving. Thank you to all the Club parents who provided the hot meals and yummy desserts for our kids to enjoy!
Creator of the National Anti-Bullying Campaign, Harmony-by-Karate, Sensei John Mirrione, visited the Club for an Anti-Bullying Assembly for our Club members. The renowned karate, fitness and spiritual expert taught Club members valuable lessons and demonstrated methods of inner strength and self-empowerment to put an end to bullying.
On Sunday, Dec. 4, thousands of people in the West Valley community came together for the 8th Annual Motor4Toys Charitable Car Show where 5,000 exotic, classic, vintage, and collectible automobiles were on display. More than 20,000 toys were collected for less fortunate children; 4,500 of which were donated to 22 Boys & Girls Clubs in Los Angeles!
The Club’s Annual Holiday Party on Dec. 16 was a wonderful celebration! Club members started their holiday break right with delicious food, exciting games, and awesome gifts thanks to our generous donors!
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5th Annual Cooper Reading Challenge
Participate In This Meaningful Experience
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 Five years ago, in celebration of Cooper Communications’ 25th anniversary, Vice Chairman Marty Cooper started the Cooper Reading Challenge to teach children to love and value books and reading.
A $25 sponsorship allows a Club member to go to the Barnes & Noble in Woodland Hills on the afternoons of December 1, 6, 7, 8, and 9 to select one or more books for themselves or a family member. For many of the children, a trip to the bookstore is a “first-time” experience.
The Club staff will select the children who will receive books, based on regularly reading books at the Club and writing a book review. Last year, enough people participated in this project to allow more than 200 Club members to buy one or more books and have the opportunity to learn about the love of reading.
Barnes & Noble is giving our Club members a special 20 percent discount, as well as providing them with snacks and other things to help make this a truly memorable experience for the children who participate. We are grateful for their support of this program.
For more information or to sponsor one or more children in this year’s Reading Challenge, please contact Terry Stevens at 818-789-5454 or
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8th Annual Motor 4 Toys Charitable Car Show – Dec. 4
More Than 5,000 Exotic Cars & 50,000 Toys
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 Join more than 15,000 car enthusiasts, celebrity car owners, and members of car clubs from all over the Southwest United States on Sunday, Dec. 4th, 6:30 am until 12:00 pm, where more than 5,000 exotic, classic, vintage and collectible automobiles (including 20 vehicles valued at more than $1 million) will be on display to the public at the 8th Annual Motor 4 Toys Charitable Car show, the largest car show of its kind in the world.
This year’s event is expected to collect nearly 50,000 toys for underprivileged children for the holidays, 15,000 of which will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs in LA County! Admission is free, but guests are requested to make a donation of one new unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more.
Visit www.motor4toys.com for more information or to make a donation.
The event will feature rows of spectacular automobiles including the world’s fastest street legal sports cars and rare limited production vehicles such as the Bugatti Veyron Grandsport, Ferrari F40, Lamborghini Reventon, McLaren F1, and the Pagazni Zonda; armored law enforcement vehicles; custom muscle cars; vintage Formula I and Le Mans race cars; and mountains and mountains of toys.
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Annual Halloween Haunted House Had
Chills And Thrills For Everyone
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 Spooky Ghosts! Wicked Witches! Freaky Monsters! On Oct. 27 and 28, The Boys and Girls Club’s annual Halloween event had it all! The entire Clubhouse was converted into a spooktacular haunted house. Children and their families enjoyed food, games, face-painting, photobooth, and prizes. There were chills and thrills around every corner!
According the Club's Events Committee Chair, Ira Harrison, "This was the third year the Club hosted the Halloween Haunted House. It was wonderful to see the West Valley community come together to enjoy the holiday with their family and friends, in benefit of the Club's activities and programs.”
For information about joining the Events Committee for our upcoming Holiday Events, please contact Development Director Diane Jones at 818-610-1054
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5th Annual California United Bank Golf Tourney Was A Hit!
Swinging To Support Our Youth!
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 On Oct. 10th, 144 golfers participated in California United Bank’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament at beautiful Sherwood Country Club in support of the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley programs, in addition to Casa Pacifica and Carousel Ranch. The great day of golf was followed by a cocktail reception, delicious BBQ dinner, incredible silent and live auctions, awards, and an amazing “Loser’s Raffle” with tons of cash prizes! Thank you to California United Bank, their customers, and friends for their continued support of the Boys & Girls Club.
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5th Annual Mile Of Quarters
Raises $36,000!
We Went The Extra Mile For Our Kids!
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 On Saturday, Sept. 24, local families and community members joined the Club for its 5th Annual Mile of Quarters event at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Canoga Park. Hundreds of volunteers and 63,000 quarters later, a whopping $36,000 was raised to support Club programs.
Elected officials who represent the area were on hand to show their support for the Club. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) and L.A. City Councilman Dennis Zine (Third District) applauded the Club’s contributions to the community and offered personal donations.
Throughout the day, kids helped lay quarters on the colorful carpet while Deejay A to Z filled the mall corridor with music. Children also enjoyed face painting, dance lessons from Robert Melgoza of Arthur Murray Dance Studio, and several magic shows by Joey Magic! The event was a blast for everyone involved.
Please contact Vice President Kelsy Maruyama at (818) 610-1054 for information about Club programs.
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5th Annual California United Bank
Golf Tourny
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 Don't miss an amazing day of golf, food, and friends hosted by California United Bank on October 10, at beautiful Sherwood Country Club! Participants will be swinging to support the young people and the programs provided for them at the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley, in addition to Casa Pacifica and Carousel Ranch. The tournament includes "hole-in one" car, putting contest, closest to the pin, and longest drive. After the tournament, enjoy a wonderful cocktail reception, including a Live Auction with incredible prizes and a "Losers" Raffle! For $100 you have a chance to win $10,000. Playing at CUB's Tourney is not just "playing," it's supporting the betterment of our young people and of our community - today and tomorrow.
For More Information or to register Online, Visit www.californiaunitedbank.com/golf |
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7th ANNUAL CLUB DE CUBA WAS SPECTACULAR
Guests Enjoyed A Fabulous Evening At Our Grandest Annual Fundraiser Yet!
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 How many quarters does it take to make a mile, laying them end to end? The answer is 63,000! It’s that time of year again! The Club will hold its fifth annual Mile of Quarters on Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Westfield Topanga Shopping Center. This is the only event of its kind and each year hundreds of children and their families spend time placing the quarters to complete one mile (5,280 feet). People can purchase one foot of quarters for $3.25 or sponsor a Mile Marker for more. A DJ will play music and there will be children's entertainment and dignitaries throughout the day. A few sponsorship opportunities are still available!
Stay tuned for more details and visit www.facebook.com/wvbgc for updates!
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First-Ever Youth of the Year Luncheon
Recipients Receive High Honors
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 The first-ever Youth of the Year Luncheon was a memorable day. More than 90 guests gathered at the Warner Center Marriott on Saturday, April 1, to honor all of the outstanding Club members who were named Youth of the Year at each of our six sites. Guests included proud family members, school principals and assistant principals, Board members, and many other supporters.
”The best part of the event for me actually occurs when I see the students that the West Valley Boys and Girls Club recognized as "Youths of the Year" on campus. These students walk a little taller and smile a little brighter as a result of the recognition they received, "commented Dr. Margaret Kearns, Assistant Principal of Canoga Park High School. “The scholarship and internship opportunities that the West Valley Boys and Girls Club has provided to these students will allow them to achieve their goals and ultimately strengthens our Canoga Park community.”
In a heartfelt speech, 2011 Youth of the Year, Michael Almodovar, thanked the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley staff, who helped him get back on track with his studies, set high goals for himself, and strive for greatness in life.
Michael received a $500 College Sponsorship from the Club, as well as a $1000 for the Ronn Richlin scholarship from Barbara Shore. Youth of the year finalists, Crystal Alvarez and Victor Pineyra each received $250 college sponsorships from the Club, as well.
Club Vice Chair-Marketing Marty Cooper commented: “Honoring all these outstanding young people is just an early recognition of the success they will achieve in life. All of us associated with the Club are so impressed with their abilities, maturity and commitment to making themselves positive, productive people.”
The following members were also honored at the event: Main site: Malik Ali, age 13; Blythe Elementary: Brenda Zeferino (staff volunteer) age 13; Reseda Elementary: Nicole Guerrero, age 10; Topeka Elementary: Sam Katz, age 9; and Tierra Del Sol: Brian Fuentes, age 8. |
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7th Annual Club De Cuba - May 6
Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tournament Will Add To The Evening’s Festivities!
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The Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley invites you to an evening of extravagance, Friday, May 6, at our largest annual fundraiser, Club de Cuba! We will be transforming the Warner Center Marriott Hotel's Grand Ballroom into a palm-filled nightclub setting complete with casino gaming tables; Blackjack, Craps & Roulette, and for the first time ever, an actual Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament with only 30 seats available. (Each seat is an additional $50 to the $100 ticket price.)
The nightclub experience will be complete with a silent and live auction, music, dancing, prizes, dinner, and live entertainment provided by BELLA SAMBA (As seen on NBC’s hit show,”America’s Got Talent”) and Deejay PM by H&A Productions.
This event raises the important resources to benefit the 3,100 children of the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley and our continued work to make sure they have a safe and positive place to go every day after school.
Tickets to the event are $100 per person and $150 to participate in the poker tournament, and include hors d'oeuvres, specialty cocktails, dinner, gambling, entertainment, and casino cash. Corporate/Group Packages Available
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For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Jan Sobel at 818-610-1054 or CLICK HERE
2011 Donation Form
ClubDeCuba Sponsors 2011
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Cooper Reading Challenge
201 Club Members Sponsored
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 The 4th Annual Cooper Reading Challenge was a great success. Two hundred and one Club members had the opportunity to learn about books and the love of reading on Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 9, and 14, and to pick out their own books. Each child received $25 to buy books as Holiday presents for parents, brothers, and sisters, and others at Borders Books in Canoga Park.
For many of the children, it was their first time setting foot inside a bookstore. It was a truly memorable experience for the sponsors and the children who participated in this wonderful and enriching program. Underwriting for the program came from dozens of community and business leaders, many of whom attended Borders to help the kids select their books.
The Club thanks Paul Hixenbaugh, general manager of Borders, who made this such a memorable event for our children.
For those interested in taking part in this program next year, please email
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4th Annual Club Golf Tourney
A Great Day of Golf and Giving
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 On Oct. 25, 2010, 144 golfers participated in California United Bank’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament at the beautiful El Caballero Country Club- in support of the Boys and Girls Club of the West Valley programs. The great day of golf was followed by a cocktail reception, including El Cab’s famous BBQ Dinner, an incredible silent and live auction, awards, and an amazing “Loser’s Raffle.” Thank you to California United Bank, their customers, and friends for their continued support of the Boys & Girls Club.
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Annual Halloween Haunted House
Chills and Thrills for Everyone
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 Spooky Ghosts! Wicked Witches! Freaky Monsters! On Oct. 29 and 30, The Boys and Girls Club's annual Halloween event had it all! The entire Clubhouse was converted into a spooktacular haunted house, including a fun house for younger children. Children and their families enjoyed food, games, music, entertainment, and prizes. There were chills and thrills around every corner!
According the Club's Events Committee Chair, Ira Harrison, "This was the second year the Club hosted the Halloween Haunted House. It was wonderful to see the West Valley community come together to enjoy the holiday with their family and friends, in benefit of the Club's activities and programs. If people thought this year’s event was spooky, just wait ‘til year!"
For information about joining the Events Committee for our upcoming Thanksgiving Feast on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, as well as other events, please contact Diane Jones at 818.610.1054
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Denim & Diamonds - Monte Carlo Night
A Fabulous Night for Two Wonderful Causes
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The 5th Annual “Denim & Diamonds” Monte Carlo Night hosted by Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, was not just a hit...it was spectacular!
The Western-themed event, benefiting both the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley and Devonshire PALS (Police Activity League Supporters,) took place at Nancy Cartwright’s beautiful Northridge estate on October 2, 2010. The entertainment was hosted by Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob Square Pants and also featured country singer Nathan Osmond and others.
It was a night full of fun and philanthropy. Thirteen-year-old Club member Malik Ali made a heartfelt speech about his experiences at the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley during the past three years and how the organization has had a positive effect on his life.
“This is such a great event. I appreciate my celebrity and poker pro friends coming out to support the cause,” said Nancy Cartwright.
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The evening's entertainment was hosted by Nancy
Cartwright, voice of Bart Simpson, and Ted Kenny,
voice of SpongeBob SquarePants
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Club member, Malik Ali, making a speech at Nancy
Cartwright's Denim & Diamonds Event
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4th Annual Mile of Quarters A Huge Success!
We Went the Extra Mile for Our Kids and Raised $35,000! |
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 On September 11, National Service Day, hundreds of children, along with their families and friends, came out to support the Boys and Girls Club at our fourth annual Mile of Quarters event. They laid out 63,000 quarters (one mile's worth) at the lower level of the Westfield Topanga Shopping Center. Every year the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley hopes the event will be grander and a greater success than the last. With the help of our sponsors and volunteers, we accomplished this goal! We are proud to announce that more than $35,000 was raised to support our programs for needy youths. A big thanks to all of our generous sponsors, we could not have done this without you! Also, a special thanks to our community, including Girl Scouts of America, Sierra Canyon School, and Chaminade School for volunteering their time in support of the Club's mission to empower and inspire all young people to reach their full potential. Mile of Quarters brought the community closer together and all participants made it a truly unforgettable event! |
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Club de Cuba Attendees Enjoy Carribiean Fiesta while Raising $85,000 for Club Programs
The Club raised $85,000 at its Club de Cuba event on May 7, 2010 at the Warner Center Marriott! Attendees mingled while sipping specialty cocktails and viewing auction items, feasted on delicious food, cheered auction winners and gambled the night away. A hearty thank you to our sponsors, attendees, committee members and auction donors for your support!
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