 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County will again be racing ducks down the river for great prizes.
The Annual Duck Derby & Duck-N-Run 5K will take place on Thursday, June 16, at Tawawa Park in Sidney. It’s not too late to adopt your ducks or register for the 5K event, but time is running out. By “adopting” a duck you not only have a chance to win $1,000 and other prizes, but you will help make a difference in a child’s life by providing financial support for local youth mentoring programs. The Duck Derby and 5K are a fun and exciting way to support children within the Shelby and Darke County communities. ...  The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County’s annual Bowling for Kids’ Sake fundraiser pulled in just over $40,000 this year.
This year’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake was held on Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5, at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and McBo’s Lanes in Versailles, and was supported by 50 local businesses and individuals who sponsored, made general donations, and/or donated prizes for the event. The two-day event brought together 271 bowlers to make up 55 participating teams. Preliminary figures show that Bowl for Kids’ Sake has raised $40,067.10 for the Shelby and Darke County agency, which was $2,932.90 shy of their $43,000 goal. Prize levels were determined by the amount each individual fundraised. Participants who raised at least $50 — $25 for those under 18 — were awarded with an event t-shirt. Those who fundraised up to $75 were entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon Gift Card, and this year’s winner was Vicki Cost. ...  The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County Board of Trustees has named Katie Price as the new executive director for the agency.
Former Executive Director Jennifer Bruns has stepped down from the position she held for the past nine years, and has chosen to go on a new career adventure after 23 years with the Big Brothers Big Sisters agency. “It has been an honor and privilege to work for Big Brothers Big Sisters these past 23 years. Big Brothers Big Sisters has been a big part of mine and my family’s life,” said Bruns. “The connections that I have made over the years through this organization has been a true blessing to me. I continue to be blown away by the support the communities we serve provide. Not only monetarily through events like Match Day or Bowl for Kids Sake, but also through the volunteer hours that are provided in our mentoring programs. Big Brothers Big Sisters will stay forever near and dear to my heart. I would like to thank the Shelby & Darke County community for embracing me in my role as the Executive Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters and for always making me feel welcomed and our programs valued.” ...  The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County Career Quest program is up and running.
The Career Quest program meets once a week throughout the school year where the BBBS screened volunteers work with, and mentor, students at the MRESC Opportunity School held at Sidney High School. During the weekly volunteer-scheduled sessions, the volunteers assist students with their coursework, as well as participate in quarterly group activities. This year’s current program volunteers are Jenny Bruns, Mandi Croft, Ashley Steinke, Keith Thomas, Tonya McLain, Bridget Steed, Dona Furrow, Hilary Davis, Doug Barhorst, Paul Hohlbein and Harry Clendenin. The agency is also still seeking additional volunteers for the program. ... |
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