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Little Brothers and Sisters pose with Santa and Mrs. Claus after the agency Shelby County Christmas Party held Saturday, December 3 at Bel-Mar Lanes.  The stocking caps were hand knit and donated to the agency for the children.
 
 BBBS Hosts Annual Christmas Party 

Big Brothers Big Sisters...
BBBS Hosts Annual Christmas Party 
December 9, 2011 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County held its annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 3rd at Bel-Mar Lanes bowling alley in Sidney.  Approximately 85 people, comprised of community volunteer mentors, Littles, BBBS board members and staff, were in attendance this year.  After the excitement of bowling, a pizza party was held, with prizes being awarded for trivia questions.  The festivities concluded with a visit from Santa, who handed out presents to the Littles. 

Volunteers were encouraged to bring a prospective volunteer mentor to the party.  Those volunteers were then assigned to help an unmatched Little for the afternoon.  Kohl’s Cares sent a team of volunteers to assist at the party. 

Currently there are 77 community volunteer mentors and 65 high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who volunteer with the school-based Big Buddies Program at Longfellow, and Whittier elementary schools.   Twenty-four children in Shelby County are waiting to be matched with a volunteer mentor.  

The Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser will be held Friday and Sunday, March 2 and 4, 2012, at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and McBo’s Lanes in Versailles.  

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is a non-profit United Way member, social service agency.  If you would like more information on entering your child in the program or on becoming an active volunteer, please call 492-7611 or 547-9622.




 
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