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Boys and Girls Club Announces Marshfield Polar Express Tickets On Sale Now

Kristin Connor as the Conductor of the Marshfield Polar Express
Kristin Connor as the Conductor of the Marshfield Polar Express

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield will hold their second annual “Marshfield Polar Express” magical train ride event on Saturday, December 12, 2009! Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased online at http://www.marshfieldpolarexpress.com or at the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield located at LibraryPlaza.

The Marshfield Polar Express magical train ride event will come to life on the Kingston commuter rail on December 12th. The train is scheduled for four one-hour train rides during the course of the day at 11:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.

Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride. All the children will give their Wish List to Santa and enjoy a story, hot chocolate & cookies. There will be much merriment and singing of Christmas Carols and every child will receive a special gift from Santa.

All proceeds from the Marshfield Polar Express event benefit the privately funded, non-profit the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield. Last year, each train ride was nearly filled to capacity. More than $30,000 was raised to support the club’s programs and scholarships.

To learn more about the Marshfield Polar Express, visit http://www.marshfieldpolarexpress.com.

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield Members Enjoy New Backpacks and Bryant James Show

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s members are headed back to school sporting new backpacks and autographs from local pop star and Marshfield native Bryant James – thanks to a radio contest that the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield recently won.

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield won a BusRadio.com contest (sponsored by Adidas) and received the prize of $300, which was used to purchase backpacks for their members, along with a free in-house performance by Bryant James.

More than 60 teen and tween club members enjoyed the Bryant James show last week.

“We were surprised and thrilled to win the contest and Bryant’s performance was amazing. He is a real inspiration to many kids,” explained Greg Jackson, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club in Marshfield.

About Bryant James

Bryant James, who recorded the songs “Cruisin With My Lady” and “SuperLove”, can be heard on BusRadio (a radio program which reaches one million students on school buses nationwide). Bryant performs at school dances, summer camps, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and most recently at the Boys and Girls Club.

Bryant has written over 50 songs and is currently in the process of recording his first full length album, with a release date set for early November. For more information about Bryant James, visit the website, www.BryantJames.com.

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation and fun, which includes a variety of supervised activities for the 1,100 current members and is available to youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town and surrounding communities. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the club in Library Plaza or the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com. The club’s mailing address is P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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Marshfield Boys and Girls Club Offers Summer Program for Kids

Looking for a great recreational, affordable summer program for the kids? The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s summer program is just the ticket. The club’s summer program is open to residents and non-residents of Marshfield. To enroll, a child must be a member of the club. The membership fee is $50 for the year.

The Boys and Girls Club’s summer program provides the area’s youth with enrichment and recreation programs in a safe environment. Counselors and volunteers oversee the program, which serves from 20 to 80 children.

The program offers a daily camp and activities including games; arts and crafts; creative writing; indoor sports and other enrichment activities. This year, the club has incorporated “theme” weeks with related activities planned around each theme.

Themes for the weeks in July and August are as follows:

· July 5: All Star Week of kickball, Wiffle ball, football and Frisbee games

· July 12: Water Week which includes water balloons, a beach field trip, jump rope water splash and water relays.

· July 19: Survivor Week with a scavenger hunt, obstacle course, relay races and capture the flag game.

· July 26: Sweet Tooth Week which includes a “Make your own Candy” day, bubble gum blowing contest, cookie baking day and an ice cream field trip.

· August 2: Wacky Week which includes Tye Dye Day, Crazy hair day, Backwards day, Pajama day and “Dress like a Rock Star” day.

· August 9: Music week with Karaoke, Musical chairs and limbo, a roller skating field trip, a dance competition and an evening dance.

· August 16: Decade Week that celebrates music from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and of the future.

The kids in the Summer Program frequently go on in-town field trips such as the beach, bowling and ice cream. Other trips such as roller skating and a Movie Day at the Kingston cinema have also been planned. Transportation for local trips is donated by GATRA (Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority).

The club has two major upcoming field trips scheduled:

On Thursday, July 9th, there will be a field trip to the Pawtucket Red Sox. Tickets are $20 per person, which covers the cost of a Paw Sox ticket and the bus. Departure is 5 p.m. and return is approximately 11 p.m.

On Wednesday, July 22nd, there will be a Canobie Lake Park field trip. The cost is $25 per person which covers the cost of the park ticket and bus. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. sharp and return at approximately 4 p.m.

Space is limited, so early registration for the field trips is recommended. A permission slip will be required.

The Summer Program has begun and runs through August 30th. Children may be dropped off at the club Monday through Friday from 12 to 5 p.m.

To register for the program, stop by the Boys and Girls Club in Library Plaza or contact Kathleen Newcomb at the Boys and Girls Club (781) 834-2582.

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation and fun, which includes a variety of supervised activities for the 1,100 current members and is available to youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town and surrounding communities. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the club in Library Plaza or the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com. The club’s mailing address is P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac of Plymouth donates Chevy for Boys and Girls Club 4th Annual Golf Tournament at Crosswinds Golf Club

Jeff Tracy with Chevy
Jeff Tracy with Chevy
“Golf drive” takes on a whole new meaning.  As part of the upcoming Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield 4th Annual Golf Tournament, participants now have the chance to drive in a hole in one and drive away in a brand new Chevy donated by Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, Plymouth.
The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield will hold their 4th Annual Golf Tournament on June 26 at Crosswinds Golf Club, 424 Long Pond Rd. in Plymouth.  Registration starts at 11 a.m. Tee-off is at 12 p.m.  There are still a few openings for golfers, hole sponsors and auction item donors.
Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac President Jeff Tracy noted, “The hole in one car contest is an added highlight for golfers.  Who wouldn’t get a kick out of hitting the perfect shot and snagging a new car as a prize?”  In addition to helping out the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, Tracy is also on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Plymouth.
The Boys and Girls Club’s exciting Annual Golf Tournament has drawn participants such as the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals Sean Morey (who is a Marshfield native) in the past.  Morey is both a recent Super Bowl champ and Pro Bowler. This year’s tournament is sponsored by Marshfield’s “Citizens of the Year” Jack and Beth Griffin of Buythecase.net (Pembroke) who will be playing in the tournament.  Other “local celebs” playing include Selectman Michael Maresco, Police Chief Bill Sullivan, Fire Chief Kevin Robinson and Pat Roche, founder of Roche Bros. along with his sons.
Tickets are $150 per person or $600 for a foursome and are on sale now at the Boys and Girls Club in Library Plaza and online at www.marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com.  Early registration is recommended.  Every foursome receives free use of a golf cart, goody bags and a commemorative framed photo of themselves at the tournament.
Hole sponsorships are available for $150.  Raffle and silent auction donations are needed.  Those interested should contact the Boys and Girls Club directly.
“We have 18 foursomes signed up for this fun event and are looking for another 24 to round it out,” noted Greg Jackson, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club in Marshfield.  “Last year we raised over $25,000 from registration, fees, sponsorships and from the auction items.  This year we’d like to top it.”
All players will receive a box lunch.  An awards dinner will be held at Crosswinds after the event and prizes will be given for “Closest to the Pin” and “Longest Drive” among others.  Restaurant gift certificates, golf items and sports memorabilia will be offered through a Silent Auction.  Raffles will held.  There is also the possibility of winning a new car from Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac of Plymouth with a hole in one.
For those who are unable to attend the golf tournament, but would like to attend the dinner, a $50 donation is asked.
Stop by the Boys and Girls Club or visit www.marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com to purchase tickets and register for the event.  For more information, contact 781-834-2582.
About the Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation and fun, which includes a variety of supervised activities for the 1,100 current members and is available to youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town and surrounding communities. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas:  Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology.  These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.
As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”
So easy at Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac
For more than 80 years and three generations of dealers, the Tracy family has made it so easy for customers on the South Shore and greater Plymouth area to purchase new and used automobiles. Since its beginnings in 1992, Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac has emphasized first-rate customer service and straightforward, bottom-line pricing with fair trade-ins every time–without the games or gimmicks you find at other dealerships. For more information on new and used trucks and automobiles, you can go to www.tracymotors.com or stop by the dealership, conveniently located at 137 Samoset Street, just off exit 6 on Route 3. For more information, or to make a service appointment, you can also call (800) 640-2884.
For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield golf tournament, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the club in Library Plaza or the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com.  The club’s mailing address is P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA  02050.

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Golf Tournament at Crosswinds Golf Club on June 26th to Benefit Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield will hold their 4th Annual Golf Tournament on June 26, 2009 at Crosswinds Golf Club, 424 Long Pond Rd. in Plymouth. Registration starts at 11 a.m. Tee-off is at 12 p.m.

The Boys and Girls Club’s exciting Annual Golf Tournament has drawn past participants such as the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals Sean Morey (who is a Marshfield native). Morey is both a recent Super Bowl champ and Pro Bowler. This year’s tournament is sponsored by Marshfield’s “Citizens of the Year” Jack and Beth Griffin of Buythecase.net (Pembroke) who will be playing in the tournament. Other “local celebs” playing include Selectman Michael Maresco, Police Chief Bill Sullivan, Fire Chief Kevin Robinson and Pat Roche, founder of Roche Bros. along with his sons.

Tickets are $150 per person or $600 for a foursome and are on sale now at the Boys and Girls Club in Library Plaza and online at www.marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com. Registration may be done online or at the Boys and Girls Club. Every foursome receives free use of a golf cart, goody bags and a commemorative framed photo of themselves at the tournament.

Hole sponsorships are available for $150. Raffle and silent auction donations are needed. Those interested should contact the Boys and Girls Club directly.

According to Greg Jackson, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club in Marshfield, “Last year we raised over $25,000 from registration, fees, sponsorships and from the auction items. This year we’d like to top it.”

All players will receive a box lunch. Golfers will be entertained by the “Village People” who will be selling raffle tickets to players. An awards dinner will be held at Crosswinds after the event and prizes will be given for “Closest to the Pin” and “Longest Drive”. There is also the possibility of winning a new car from Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac of Plymouth with a Hole-in-One. Restaurant gift certificates, golf items and sports memorabilia will be offered through a Silent Auction and raffles will held.

For those who are unable to attend the golf tournament, but would like to attend the dinner, a $50 donation is asked.

Stop by the Boys and Girls Club or visit www.marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com to purchase tickets and register for the event. For more information, contact 781-834-2582.

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation and fun, which includes a variety of supervised activities for the 1,100 current members and is available to youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town and surrounding communities. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the club in Library Plaza or the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com. The club’s mailing address is P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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Molly Newcomb of Marshfield Honored as “Roche Family Outstanding Young Adult of the Year”

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield honors an outstanding youth, Molly Newcomb of Marshfield, who is this year’s recipient of the “Roche Family Outstanding Young Adult of the Year” award.

Molly, 18, who is a senior at Marshfield High School has been volunteering at the club three times a week for the past two years. In countless ways, she has made a difference in the lives of members and at the Boys and Girls Club. Molly has helped run the “Go Girl Go” program which helps girls build self-esteem. She has also been a part of the Keystone Club, a dynamic teen program that charters leadership and service to the club. She led club members in Triple Play, a wellness program of physical activity. After volunteering so much of her time, Molly recently became a Staff Member.

Although her commitment to the Boys and Girls Club has kept her busy, Molly was very involved in school activities. She was the captain of the Girls High School Varsity Soccer Team and previously, a guard on the Girls High School Varsity Basketball team. She was also involved in the Key Club at school. Her future plans include attending Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston and studying Interior Design.

Molly was honored with the Roche Family Outstanding Young Adult of the Year award in a ceremony at the recent Boys and Girls Club “An Evening of Stars” Gala and Auction where there were 350 in attendance and $60,000 was raised in support of the club’s programming.

“The Boys and Girls Club youth have truly benefited from Molly’s influence. She has amazing character and real leadership ability. We’re delighted that Molly has received the Roche Family Outstanding Young Adult of the Year award – it’s well deserved. We wish her every success in the future,” noted Greg Jackson, Executive Director of the club.

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation and fun, which includes a variety of supervised activities for the 1,100 current members and is available to youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town and surrounding communities. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the club in Library Plaza or the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com. The club’s mailing address is P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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Boys and Girls Club “An Evening of Stars” Gala and Auction Raises $60,000

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$60,000 was raised in support of programming for more than 4,000 youths in Marshfield and surrounding towns at the recent Boys and Girls Club “An Evening of Stars” Gala and Auction held last week at the Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston.

350 people attended the event which was held at a new venue this year. Despite the economy, guests contributed heavily realizing the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield is a great short and long term investment.

“We took a risk and broke tradition by replacing the venue and changing the date by six months and it was a great success! Our attendance was up by 25 percent; we raised more money than in previous years and our attendees were uniformly happy,” explained Dan Burke, President of the Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors.

He continued, “Everyone did an amazing job. The Boys and Girls Club gala and auction is all about great people supporting a great cause and doing it with all their heart and soul.”

A number of folks were honored during the evening for their dedication to and support of the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield including: State Representative Frank Hynes and his wife Heather; Ed Perry, owner of WATD-FM radio station in Marshfield and Molly Newcomb of Marshfield (who was the recipient of the Roche Family Outstanding Young Adult of the Year Award).

Marshfield native Jonathan Hall, the Emmy award winning journalist and investigative reporter for WHDH Channel 7 News Boston was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening and caricatures were provided by Building 19’s Mat Brown and talented graphic designer Sue Petersen.

Event attendees enjoyed their five minutes of fame as they were “interviewed” by “Joan Rivers” and the “Blues Brothers” entertained the crowd after a live auction led by Paul Vercollone. Bruins tickets and a Mexican vacation were two “big ticket” items auctioned off at a total of $10,000.

The Friends of the Marshfield Airport, ACT Smart Inc., Sovereign Bank, Roche Bros., William Last & William Chase Builders, BuytheCase.net, Rockland Federal Credit Union, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Tufts Health Plan sponsored the event.

According to Greg Jackson, Executive Director of the club, “Nearly $60,000 was raised, which, in this current economy, and for a club our size is a tremendous accomplishment. We made lots of new friends who are interested in our mission and our future and seeing our club not only survive but also grow.”

He continued, “The auction items were a hit and we’d like to thank the 315 auction donors for their generous donations and our corporate sponsors for their support in making this event such an overwhelming success. The money raised will enable us to continue to offer great programs to our members. I’d also like to recognize and thank our Board of Directors and Event Committee members for their commitment and dedication. We couldn’t pull off an event like this without their help.”

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation and fun, which includes a variety of supervised activities for the 1,100 current members and is available to youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town and surrounding communities. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the club in Library Plaza or the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com. The club’s mailing address is P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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Boys and Girls Club’s “An Evening of Stars” Gala and Auction to be held on March 7th – Live and Silent Auction Items Announced

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The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield have announced Live and Silent Auction items that will be available at their “An Evening of Stars” Gala and Auction which will be held on March 7, 2009 at the Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston from 6 to 11 p.m.

Jonathan Hall, the Emmy award winning journalist and investigative reporter for WHDH Channel 7 News Boston will be the Master of Ceremonies and the evening promises to be dazzling with

entertainment, recognition of community members, awards, cocktails, dinner and auctions.

Featured items in the live auction include:

· A house in Vineyard Haven for a weekend complete with golf for four at Farm Neck Country Club and four round trip ferry passes

· Prime Rib dinner for up to 10 served in your home by 99 Restaurants with a case of wine

· A beach house for a day along with either a clam bake for 10 or a cookout for 25 catered by Crest Family Catering

· A beach side condo for a week in Florida

Silent auction items include: Original artwork by Todd Alvey; autographed pictures from Boston Celtics and the New England Patriots and an autographed ball from the Boston Red Sox; a guitar and lessons; tickets for the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Brockton Rox; horse riding lessons; tickets to the Bay Players; gym memberships; restaurant gift certificates; jewelry; salon and spa gift certificates; framed artwork, an airplane flight for two; car detailing gift certificates, quilts; children’s birthday party packages; music harbor cruise tickets and much more.

The Gala and Auction is generously sponsored by: Friends of the Marshfield Airport (presenting sponsor), Tufts Health Plan, Rockland Federal Credit Union, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and BuytheCase.net.

Tickets are $100 each or $1,000 for a corporate table that seats 10. Tickets may be purchased at the Boys and Girls Club in Library Plaza or online at Marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield hopes to raise more than $40,000, which was the amount raised at last year’s gala in support of programs for more than 4,000 youths in the area.

For more information about “An Evening of Stars” Gala and Auction or to purchase tickets or donate an item to the auction, visit the website www.marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com or contact Shawn Costa, Director of Development at the club (781) 834-CLUB (2582).

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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Tickets On Sale Now for Boys and Girls Club “An Evening of Stars” Gala and Auction on March 7th

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The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield announced today that tickets are now on sale for “An Evening of Stars” Gala and Auction on March 7, 2009. The Gala and Auction, which will be held at the Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston from 6 to 11 p.m., celebrates the club’s 5th anniversary and is also a major fundraiser.

Tickets are $100 each or $1,000 for a corporate table that seats 10. Tickets may be purchased at the Boys and Girls Club in Library Plaza or online at Marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com.

Approximately 350 people are expected to attend. The evening promises to be dazzling with the following line-up:

· Marshfield native Jonathan Hall, the Emmy award winning journalist and investigative reporter for WHDH Channel 7 News Boston will be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening.

· The club will honor former State Representative Frank Hynes and his wife Heather for their support of and dedication to the Boys and Girls Club and families in the area.

· Molly Newcomb of Marshfield will be honored with the Roche Family Outstanding Young Adult of the Year Award and presented with a scholarship.

· Ed Perry, owner of WATD-FM radio station in Marshfield and the club’s Annual Fundraising Campaign Chairperson for 2008, will be honored with a Media Star Award for his generous promotion of Boys and Girls Club events.

· Caricatures by Building 19’s Mat Brown and talented graphic designer Sue Petersen will be offered.

· “Joan Rivers” and the “Blues Brothers” will perform during the evening.

· A live auction will be led by Paul Vercollone of VERC Enterprises in addition to a silent auction.

· Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner will be served.

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield hopes to raise more than $40,000, which was the amount raised at last year’s gala in support of programs for more than 4,000 youths in the area. This event is generously sponsored by: Tufts Health Plan, Rockland Federal Credit Union, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and BuytheCase.net.

For more information about “An Evening of Stars” Gala and Auction or to purchase tickets or donate an item to the auction, visit the website www.marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com or contact Shawn Costa, Director of Development at the club (781) 834-CLUB (2582).

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youth (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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