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Emmy-Award winning Hollywood director Rob Schiller and World Champion kick-boxer Baxter Humby will play in a Santa Monica charity poker tournament tonight, benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica youth.

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2013 TED Fellow Cyrus Kabiru Kicks Back At Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club

Posted Mar. 7, 2013, 11:55 am

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Monica will host an hour-long kick-back session tonight, March 7 featuring a conversation between Cyrus Kabiru, 2013 TED (Technology, Entertainment & Design) Fellow, and Warren Brand, President of Branded Arts and long-time supporter of SMBGC.

Gretchen Galanis has been named 2012 Youth of the Year. She is pictured with Board of Governors Chairman Bill Dawson (left) and Stan Choo of Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica.

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Local Teens Compete For State Honor, $60,000 Plus In College Scholarships

Posted Mar. 7, 2013, 8:24 am

Santa Monica teenager Gretchen Galanis and five Los Angeles teens have been named finalists in the annual Boys & Girls Clubs of America – Los Angeles County (LA County Alliance) Youth of the Year competition.

Alex Chang of Animal Restaurant will be the guest chef for the Boys

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica To Host Evening Soiree Fundraiser Feb. 9

Posted Feb. 2, 2013, 7:58 am

Tickets to The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica's fundraiser "Great Food for a Great Cause" next Saturday, Feb. 9 from 6-9:30 p.m. are selling fast.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Name Its 2012 Youth Of The Year

Posted Jan. 28, 2013, 12:28 pm

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica (SMBGC) named Gretchen Galanis as its 2012 Youth of the Year (YOY) in front of more than 320 guests at the 45th Annual Youth of the Year Awards Celebration & Banquet on Saturday.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Monica held its holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 13.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Hold Holiday Party For Members

Posted Dec. 21, 2012, 1:22 am

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica held its holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 13. Its members took part in Christmas ornament-making activities, played games, ate delicious holiday treats, and played the ultimate game of dodge ball against employees of the holiday party’s sponsor, Canyon Capital Advisors.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica To Open New Broadway Clubhouse

Posted Dec. 6, 2012, 12:35 am

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica has announced Thursday, Dec. 20 as the date for its grand-opening of its Broadway Clubhouse.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Monica honored Monsignor Lloyd Torgerson (left) at its biggest annual fundraiser on Nov. 2. He is pictured accepting the award from Bill Dawson, the president of the club's board of governors.

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Boys & Girls Clubs Of Santa Monica Dinner Raises More Than $370K

Posted Nov. 12, 2012, 1:10 am

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica presented its 37th Annual Auction & Dinner at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica earlier this month on Nov. 2, which brought in more than $370,000 for expanding and enhancing its programs and services.

The 36th Annual Auction and Dinner in 2011 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Monica raised nearly $500,000.

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Boys & Girls Clubs Of Santa Monica Auction And Dinner Set For November 2

Posted Oct. 1, 2012, 2:04 am

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica has announced details for its 37th Annual Auction and Dinner at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica later this year. Last year’s event raised nearly $500,000 for club programs and the organization is hoping to repeat the success again on Friday, Nov. 2.

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Green Brooms Music Academy To Host $10 Music Lesson Day Sunday

Posted Sep. 28, 2012, 11:00 pm

Green Brooms Music Academy will host a $10 Music Lesson Day this Sunday, Sept. 30 with all lesson proceeds going to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica’s Music Education Program.

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Boys & Girls Clubs Of Santa Monica To Host Three-Course Dinner This Saturday

Posted Sep. 20, 2012, 1:21 am

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica will host an outdoor evening soiree featuring a three-course prix fixe dinner for only $40 per person, cooked by guest chef Alex Chang of Animal Restaurant in West Hollywood this Saturday, Sept. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Ribbon cutting ceremony at the new branch. Pictured is Janie Gates (OHS Principal) to left of Mayor Bloom; Mayor Richard Bloom (center); Tish Murry, BGCSM VP of Operations - to the left of Chief Seabrooks; Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks (SMPD); and Bill Dawson (BGCSM Chairman of the Board) and Olympic High students Rebecca Renteria and James Vivar.

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New Boys & Girls Club Branch Opens At Olympic High School

Posted Sep. 7, 2012, 2:13 am

The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica has expanded following the grand-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Club’s new branch at Olympic High School last Thursday afternoon.

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New Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica Branch To Open At Olympic High School

Posted Aug. 29, 2012, 3:17 am

The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica will hold a grand-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Club’s new branch at Olympic High School this Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m.

Fourteen-year-old Sabrina Giannette (center) won a national contest for her 60-second video describing her ultimate “Dream Adventure.” Her prize was an iPod touch and a fun afternoon of activities. Pictured with her is Hilaria Vanputten, 14, and Brittney Kinnear, 13.

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Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club Teen Wins National Contest

Posted Aug. 22, 2012, 2:08 am

For several hours last week, the outdoor area surrounding the Boys and Girls Club’s JAMS Clubhouse was transformed into veritable super-playground, complete with an elaborate waterslide, a rock wall made of fake palm trees, a karaoke booth, and a version of a bowling lane.

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Boys & Girls Clubs Help Members Get Ready For School

Posted Aug. 7, 2012, 3:30 am

With the countdown to the start of school well underway, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica decided to help out its members get prepared with free supplies and backpacks.

JR Dzubak of BGCA gives Bud Pernoll National Service to Youth Award.

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Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Welcome New Chairman, Board Members

Posted Jun. 12, 2012, 2:54 am

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Monica honored past chairman Bud Pernoll and welcomed new officers and members of their Board of Governors at the...

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Seven Days Show: Episode 6

Posted Jun. 7, 2012, 6:00 am

In this week's episode of the Seven Days Show: EXHIBIT: Street artist from the United Kingdom painted a mural on the outside wall of...

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Tickets Available To Sunday's Miss Santa Monica USA Pageant

Posted May. 24, 2012, 1:01 am

Miss Santa Monica USA Pageant will be held this Sunday, May 27 at the Sheraton Delfina Hotel in Santa Monica and a portion of the proceeds will go ...

Chef Neno Mladenovic of Dan Tana’s Restaurant gave SMBGC members a cooking lesson on Tuesday.

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Santa Monica Boys & Girls Clubs Members Learn From Hollywood Chef

Posted Apr. 11, 2012, 2:21 am

About 200 members of the Santa Monica Boys & Girls Clubs – along with their families – enjoyed a two-hour cooking lesson and delicious mea...

Maya M. was named the national winner for the Music Tech Category for the 13-15 age group.

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Santa Monica Youth Collect Top Honors For Excellence In Music Technology

Posted Mar. 22, 2012, 12:49 am

A local youth and member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica (SMBGC), 13-year-old Maya M., was named the national winner of the Club Tech...

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Green Brooms Music Academy To Host Music Lesson Day On Sunday

Posted Mar. 13, 2012, 2:53 am

Green Brooms Music Academy will host a $10 Music Lesson Day this Sunday, March 18, with all lesson proceeds going to benefit the Boys & Girls C...

Youth members of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica were recognized on March 7 with a national Torch Club award for community service projects from Staples Foundation and Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).

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Local Club Youth Win $5,000 Award From Staples Foundation

Posted Mar. 10, 2012, 12:56 am

Pre-teen members of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica J.A.M.S. Branch were recognized for their leadership and service to the community wit...

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Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica Receives National Award For Community Service

Posted Mar. 6, 2012, 7:24 am

Pre-teen members of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica J.A.M.S. Branch will be recognized this Wednesday, March 7, for their leadership and ...

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SMBGC Receives Grants For Health And Wellness

Posted Feb. 29, 2012, 11:58 pm

As childhood obesity rates continue to climb in America, Anthem Blue Cross Foundation is partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to i...

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