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Bids for Kids Dinner and Auction (Photo Update)

Mountain Communities Boys and Girls Club

By Michael P. Neufeld
Monday, May 4, 2009

Photo Update - Monday 3:42 a.m.

Lake Arrowhead, CA - The Mountain Communities Boys and Girls Club held their Bids For Kids VIII Dinner and Auction at the Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa May 2.

Here are some highlight pictures from the fund-raising event.

Members of the Mountain Communities Boys and Girls Club sang God Bless America directed by Debbie Lamont. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by 6-year-old Hailey. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

Bids for Kids VIII Auction chairman Phil Wolloch goes over last minute items with board president Steve Lombard. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

Alex Kowlick, a member of the Boys and Girls Club WIA program, told the audience that without the club she would not be attending Cal State San Marcos and majoring in biology after she graduates from Rim High. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

Marty and Joanie Lebowitz submitted the winning bid on the "Wonder Horse" rocking horse. Marty joked about transporting the horse to their Lake Arrowhead residence explaining he might have to ride it home. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

State Senator Bob Dutton and his wife, Andrea, enjoyed the dinner and auction. Dutton was saluted by the Boys and Girls Club for his many contributions to young people. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

Original Story

Crestline, CA - The Bids For Kids VIII Dinner and Auction will be held tonight, May 2 at the Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa to benefit the Mountain Communities Boys and Girls Club.

During National Boys and Girls Club Week, members of the Mountain Communities Boys and Girls Club worked on a papier-mache project. (Photo by Boys and Girls Club.)

President Steve Lombard reports State Senator Bob Dutton (R-Rancho Cucamonga) will be honored for his contributions to young people during the major fund-raising event that starts at 5 p.m.

Tickets for the Bids for Kids VIII Auction Benefit Dinner on May 2 are now on sale. Call (909) 338-9390 for tickets or additional information. This sign on Highway 18 was donated by The Mountain NEWS. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

Individual tickets to the dinner and auction are $55 purchased by April 18 ($65 after that date). Reserved tables of 10 are $500 purchased by April 18 ($600 after that date).

"If you can't join us for the evening," Boys and Girls Club spokesperson Nancy Marvich stated, "your donation will help us continue serving the children and families of our community during these difficult times.

Members of the Mountain Communities Boys and Girls Club prepare a cake for Family Fun Night. The event was part of National Boys and Girls Club Week. (Photo by Boys and Girls Club.)

"Together we can make a difference for our mountain kids," Marvich continued. "Because of the current economic climate, we recently eliminated daily fees, to assist local families by allowing young people a chance to participate in before school and after school offerings."

Bids for Kids VIII and individual contributions will help the Boys and Girls Club continue waiving the monthly fee. However, a one-time fee of $20, or $25 per family, is still applicable.

Contributions may be sent to Post Office Box 2228, Crestline, CA 92325-2228.

For tickets or information call (909) 338-9390.

This article was first published on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 4:12 pm. This article has been viewed 868 times.

Michael P. Neufeld, Senior News Editor, is a graduate of the Dwight Bentel School of Journalism at San Jose State University. His first job out of San Jose State was with the Associated Press in Los Angeles as overnight Radio Editor. Prior to joining RIMOFTHEWORLD.net, Neufeld was editor of two weekly newspapers—THE MOUNTAIN NEWS and CRESTLINE COURIER-NEWS. He also has experience as editor of an employee newspaper for a major utility company and during his tenure as executive director of the San Jose State University Alumni Association served as faculty advisor to the association's monthly newsletter. He also spent eight years in commercial radio doing everything from news to advertising sales and writing commercials to being an announcer and on-air personality. Neufeld is actively involved the mountain communities including serving as master of ceremonies for the Arrowhead Arts Music Festival held each summer.

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