Archive for October, 2012
Arts Council of Wilmington Supports Brigade
[ November 30, 1999 12:00 am to May 9, 2013 11:26 am. ]
The Arts Council of Wilmington has awarded the Brigade Boys & Girls Club with a $750 grant for the Club’s MusicMakers program. With assistance from the Arts Council, the Brigade will be able to extend MusicMakers from a summer-only program to run through the end of the year. The Brigade was one of 13 organizations [...]
October Youth of the Month
Name: Marquise
Age: 9
School: Alderman
Grade: 4th
Length of Club membership: 2 years
Favorite Thing about the Club: Playing with friends
Club Activities: Basketball league, Golf Club, Chess Club
Hobbies: Playing Basketball and Football
Favorite Movie: Shrek 3
Favorite TV Show: Cartoon Network
Favorite Subject: Math
When He Grows Up He Wants To: Work in a Bank
Stocking Drive
The Brigade Boys & Girls Club is currently holding a Stocking Drive now through December 14th. The Club’s goal is to give each Club member a filled stocking this holiday season. Stockings stuffer ideas include candy, coloring books, yo-yos, chapstick, jump ropes, crayons, gift cards and crayons.
If you are interested in helping, please contact Angie [...]
Over 225 People Eat at Thanksgiving Feast
Over 225 people attended the Brigade Boys & Girls Club’s annual Thanksgiving Feast on Friday, November 18th. The free Thanksgiving meal was open to all Club members and their families. The meal was a great time of eating, fellowship and of course to give thanks! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped prepare, serve [...]
Brigade Collaboration Efforts
As part of its 2011-2012 funding through the United Way, the Brigade Boys & Girls Club has partnered with other youth-serving organizations in Wilmington to provide a holistic safety net for children in our community. Partnering agencies include the Brigade, DREAMS, Kids Making It and Communities in Schools of Cape Fear.
Read this article in the [...]
Club Closing for Christmas Break
[ December 23, 2011 to January 2, 2012. ] The Brigade will be closed from Friday, December 23rd through Monday, January 2nd for the Christmas and New Year’s break. The Club will re-open on Wednesday, January 3rd.
Club Holiday Party
[ December 16, 2011; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Join us for the 2011 Holiday Party!
The Club will turn into a Winter Wonderland for its annual Holiday Party. All Club members are welcome to join a free afternoon of games, snacks, arts & crafts, stocking walk and more.
The Holiday Party will be held on Friday, December 16th from 4pm-6pm in the Youth Center.
Club Closed for Thanksgiving Break
[ November 24, 2011 to November 25, 2011. ] The Brigade Boys & Girls Club will be closed Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th for Thanksgiving. The Club will re-open on Monday, November 28th.
Thanksgiving Feast for Club Families
[ November 18, 2011; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Join us for Thanksgiving!
The New Hanover County Units will be holding a Thanksgiving Feast on Friday, November 18th from 5pm-7pm. This event is free for all current Club members and their families.
Please sign-up today at the Front Counter!
Club Closed for Veteran’s Day
[ November 11, 2011; ] The Brigade Boys & Girls Club is closed on Friday, November 11th in honor of Veteran’s Day. The Club will re-open on Monday, November 14th.
