Former Lacey Club Member Terrance Little Gardenhigh to Star in Nickelodeon Spinoff ‘Danger Force’
Former Boys & Girls Club of Thurston County member, Terrence Little Gardenhigh, will star in the new Nickelodeon show, ‘Danger Force.’ The show is a spin-off of the kids-focused cable network’s hit ‘Henry Danger.’ The new series stars two characters from the original series which centered on the adventures of a young superhero, Captain Man. Little-Gardenhigh’s character on the spinoff is one of four kids recruited to attend a new academy run…
Read MoreFaith Doctor Named 2020 Thurston County Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year
Olympia, WA (Jan 31, 2020)—Timberline High School senior, Faith Doctor, representing the Lacey Boys & Girls Club, was named the 2020 Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County Youth of the Year at the organization’s annual celebration held January 31. She earned the Youth of the Year honor by competing alongside nominees representing four Thurston County Club…
Read MoreBGCTC and OSD Players New Partnership to Support Club Youth
The Olympia School District Players (“OSD Players”) celebrate their 25th anniversary of family-friendly musicals by teaming up with Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County for this year’s production of The Music Man. As its nonprofit partner, Boys & Girls Clubs will help OSD Players produce, perform, and promote the musical; all proceeds will strengthen…
Read MoreThurston Talk: North Thurston Public Schools Partner with Community Organizations to Provide Wrap-Around services for families
BGCTC Director of Operations Receives Rotary Leadership Award
Shellica Trevino, BGCTC Director of Operations was recognized by Rotary Clubs of Thurston County as one of four community leaders who has given back to their community in a positive way and demonstrating “service above self.” The award was presented at the 2019 Cool Jazz Clean Water event held at the Washington Center for the…
Read MoreTenino Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County Hosts Grand Opening of The Bruno & Evelyne Betti Teen Center
[Tenino, WA] – Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) hosted a Grand Opening Celebration and ribbon cutting for the The Bruno & Evelyne Betti Teen Center at the Tenino branch on Thursday, November 14, 5-6:30 pm. The celebration was held at the Tenino Branch located at Tenino Elementary School, 301 Old Hwy 99…
Read MoreBGCTC Teens Named Next Generation Philanthropists by South Sound Partners in Philanthropy
South Sound Partners for Philanthropy recognized BGCTC’s BOLTS Keystone/Interact Club at its annual celebration of local giving held Nov. 14. The Keystone/Interact group (B.O.L.T.S) received the Next Generation Philanthropist Award at the event for its extensive volunteer efforts and dedication to the community. The group’s goals center on helping others in the community while building…
Read MorePodcast for Good Features BGCTC’s STEM Efforts
In Sept 2019, I sat down with Heather Lucas, Fiscal and Policy Coordinator, with the WA State Combined Fund Drive for a professional “first.” We recorded an episode of Podcast for Good and chatted about all things we do at our Clubs that are Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) related. Click here and scroll…
Read MoreNew Yelm Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) will host a Grand Opening celebration and ribbon cutting for its newest branch in Yelm on Wednesday, October 23, 5-7 pm. The celebration will be held at the Yelm Branch located at 105 W. Yelm Ave in Yelm, WA. An official ribbon cutting and reception will follow…
Read MoreBGCTC Names Andrew Chase New Yelm Branch Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) announced Andrew Chase as the Yelm Branch Director for its newest Club opening September 5. Chase’s selection follows Yelm community partners and supporters advocacy for support and space to house the new Yelm Branch. Chase grew up in Yelm and most recently served as the Olympia Branch…
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