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Snohomish Recognizes Long-Time Supporter, Kandace Harvey

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Over the years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County has been honored to have so many avid and enthusiastic supporters. As the Clubs in Snohomish County grew from one in 1946 to seventeen in 2013, it became more apparent that this would not have been possible if not for the vision and passion of hard working citizens who care passionately for youth in Snohomish County. Kandace Harvey is one of these passionate and caring citzens. As the Snohomish Boys & Girls Club celebrates their 10 Year Anniversary in September, her commitment to service continues at the Snohomish Boys & Girls Club.

Recognizing that the success of a community is based on the work of its members, Kandace Harvey has always generously donated her time and resources. Although busy operating the family-owned Harvey Field in Snohomish, Harvey finds time to improve her community through encouraging more women to learn to fly, raising funds for food banks focused on eliminating hunger, addressing the needs of seniors through the construction of a new Senior Center and supporting Snohomish youth through the Snohomish Boys & Girls Club. As a 4th generation Harvey on the homestead land and mother of 4, Harvey knows the importance of caring for youth. Broad trustee and former Kid Champion, Hank Robinette encouraged Kandace Harvey to get involved in the mission and vision of the Snohomish Boys & Girls Club and she has been a strong advocator since. Aside from donating resources to the Club, Harvey has also served as a judge on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County 2013 Youth of the Year panel.

The support from community members is vital for the development of our youth and we thank everyone, particularly Kandace Harvey and her family for their commitment to serving youth.

Discover the opportunities to get involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County or advocate for youth as a Kid Champion.

Read more about Kandace Harvey from the Snohomish County Tribune.

 

Club Kids Display Their Artistic Talents

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Club members spend many months working hard to create art pieces for the Local Fine Arts Exhibit held at the Everett Mall. Judges from around the county view the displayed art before the event is opened to the public and determine if the piece qualifies to go onto the regional exhibit. The pieces are rated within 4 age groups and 10 categories such as watercolor, sculpture and painting. This year, we had 5 pieces from each Club throughout Snohomish County and Island Counties. The first place winners chosen based on the skill and artistic sensibility expressed in the artwork will go on to the regional exhibit.

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Club members art displayed at the Fine Art Exhibit at the Everett Mall

The winning pieces will go onto the 2013 Pacific National Fine Arts Regional Fine Arts Judging and Exhibit in May at the Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue. Of these pieces, 37 will be chosen pieces to go on to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s National Headquarters in Atlanta for the National Fine Arts Judging and Exhibit where the 37 best pieces will be chosen. The 37 national winners, one per age group and category, will have their art on display at special events throughout the year. The winning artists will also receive engraved plaques and letters of congratulations from Boys & Girls Club America president Jim Clark and regional finalists will receive a certificate of participation.Kid Browsing Fine Arts Exhibit-Event Photo-All Clubs

The Fine Arts Program, which encourages artistic expression, is designed to enable Club members ages 6-18 to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through visual arts. Club members create a variety of art pieces are divided into 10 different categories including monochromatic drawing, multicolored drawing, pastel, watercolor, oil/acrylic, print making, mixed media, collage, sculpture and a group project. The Fine Arts Exhibit allows Club members to showcase their talents to the community.Fine Arts Exhibit-Event Photo-All Clubs

Congratulations to all our young artists!

Winners are listed by age group.

Ages 9 & under:

Kelsie from the Mukilteo Club – Multi-colored
Snowy from the S. Everett/Mukilteo Club – Collage
Savannah from the Lake Stevens Club – Mixed Media
Tyler from the Mukilteo Club – Oil or Acrylic
Sarah from the Everett Club – Watercolor

Ages 10-12:

Spencer from the Tulalip Club – Collage
Zach from the Arlington Club – Pastel
Cameron from the Alderwood Club – Sculpture
Ciarafrom the Edmonds Club – Monochromatic
Madison from the Trailside Club – Watercolor
Nia from the Marysville Club – Print Maker
Kaelyn from the Mukilteo Club – Multi-colored
Conner from the Mukilteo Club – Oil or Acrylic

Ages 13-15:

Jayden from the Monroe Club, – Monochromatic
Henry from the Alderwood Club – Multi-colored
Tessa from the Everett Club – Watercolor
Jadivah from the Trailside Club – Collage

Ages 16-18:

Micaiah from the Oak Harbor Club – Monochromatic & Watercolor
Tatiana from the Oak Harbor Club – Sculpture
Jordan from the Snohomish  Club – Oil or Acrylic

Group Project:

Mukilteo Club members, “The Owls”

A welcome visit at the Everett Boys & Girls Club

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Players take a minute to pose with Everett Boys & Girls Club members

Cheers and excitement filled the room as kids raced around the room in a entertaining game of kickball. Before the game, Everett Boys & Girls Club members listened attentively as Major League Baseball player, Travis Snider of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Minor League players, Steven Souza, Pierce Rankin, Geoff Brown and Kawika Emsley-Pai shared advice on how kids can practice healthy habits both physically and mentally.

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Before starting the kickball game, the players take a few minutes to answer questions from the kids.

These players, who grew up locally in Snohomish County, took a few minutes to explain a healthy choice they had made to improve themselves. Travis Snider reminders the kids of the importance of looking out for others and challenges them to take time out of their days to do things for others. Kawika Emsley-Pai explains that leadership is not being the loudest in a group but instead is being the one who leads by example. Pierce Rankin encourages the kids to continue to respect their parents, mentors, teachers and coaches and treat others how they would like to be treated. “Without the counselors in my life, I wouldn’t be where I am and if I didn’t respect them, I definitely wouldn’t be where I am”, stresses Pierce.Local Baseball Players-Everett-Event

This event launched the start of the Cal Ripkin, Sr. Foundation’s Healthy Choices, Healthy Children program at the Everett Boys & Girls Club. The program helps build character and teach critical life lessons through baseball and softball.

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After the game the baseball players followed Travis’ advice in doing things for others by serving the Club kids dinner.

 

 

Read more about the event on the HeraldNet website, Young minds hear big leaguers’ pitch on healthy choices.

New Drop-In Program at Edmonds Boys and Girls Club

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The Edmonds Boys and Girls Club is starting a Drop-In Program for youth 12-18 years old. The program will begin February 1st and run between the hours of 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

Edmonds Boys & Girls ClubDrop-In members have access to a gym with basketball hoops, volleyball net, soccer and other sports equipment, computer lab, games room with table tennis, pool, and foosball, a big-screen TV with a WII and XBOX, board games, arts and crafts, homework help, along with leadership and health programs.

A Drop-In membership is only $30 for the year. Current Edmonds Club members are already eligible for the Drop-In program.

For more information contact the Edmonds Club at 425-774-0630.