Monthly Archives: June 2011
STUDENTS GET THE CHANCE TO PLAY ZYDECO MUSIC WITH
The Acadiana Symphony & Conservatory of Music were extra busy this week! Grammy award winning Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band have been teaching students all about Zydeco music. Fifteen spots were donated to Boys and Girls Club members. … Continue reading
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS BACK FROM MT. BAYOU LAKE SCOUT CAMP
Nineteen Boys & Girls Club members arrived back safely from Camp C.O.O.L., held at the beautiful Mt. Bayou Lake Scout Camp. All spots were donated to the Boys & Girls Club members who attended. Money was raised for the Boys … Continue reading
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Jasper Faulk
Jasper Faulk is currently the Jackie Boys & Girls Club Unit Director. We are excited to say that he has signed a CFL contract with the B.C. Lions to play as a Defensive Back (DB). Don’t worry, he will come … Continue reading
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Dwight Rayford
edToolbar() Dwight Rayford was a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana. Nobody knew what little Dwight Rayford would do when he grew up. He is a proven example of a Boys & Girls Club success. He says … Continue reading
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Collaboration between ESA & the Boys & Girls Clubs
Sixteen Boys & Girls Club members are participating in the ESA Summer program in Cade. This is the third year that the Episcopal School of Acadiana has donated spots for Boys & Girls Club members. The camp runs from June … Continue reading
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Rhythm/Soul Dance Productions visits the Jackie Club!
Rhythm/Soul Dance Productions did a performance for the Jackie Club members on June 21st. Rhythm/Soul Dance Productions “Positive Thinking” shows are geared towards schools, libraries and other youth programs as well as youth events and or other special occasions. A … Continue reading
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United Way’s Day of Action at the Jackie Club
Tuesday, July 1st Stone Energy visited the Boys & Girls Clubs, Jackie Unit. This was part of United Ways Reader program, which was part of United Ways Day of Action. The children were so excited. Employees from Stone Energy Enrichment … Continue reading
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“Home Run Derby ” Is Almost Here!
Opelousas Police Chief Perry Gallow started the “Home Run Derby” event a few years back as a fun way to have a softball tournament, a homerun competition and opportunity to bring in lots of cash for operations. Chief Gallow was … Continue reading
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Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus Visits The Boys & Girls Clubs
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is an American circus company. The circus clowns recently paid the Boys & Girls Clubs a visit. The clowns performed breathtaking stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize our youth of all ages!
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Junior League of Lafayette Donates to the Boys & Girls Clubs
Thanks to funding received from one of our great partners, Junior League of Lafayette, the Boys & Girls Clubs were recently able to upgrade the kitchen at our Granberry Club by replacing countertops, installing a garbage disposal and kitchen sink, … Continue reading
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