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We have several fundraising events throughout the year that have become a staple for our agency, raising about one-third of the necessary revenue for our mentoring programs. These events are a wonderful way to support mentoring in our community while having a great time! They are:
Annual BBQ & Pool Party Celebration - August 23rd
Each month, a different restaurant supports our mentoring programs by picking a day and time to host our BIG Night Out! event where a percentage of all sales during that time are donated to our agency. On July 15th, Margarita's Mexican Restaurant will donate 15% of all sales (with the exception of alcohol) between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. to our agency! Here are the details:
WHAT: 15% of all sales (except alcohol) will be donated to BBBSNC through our BIG Night Out!
WHERE: Margarita's Mexican Restaurant, located at 988 Plaza Drive in Grass Valley
WHEN: Tuesday, July 15th, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
WHY: Help local children get the mentors they need by dining out at Margarita's for dinner on this day, and they will donate 15% of all sales (except alcohol) during that time to BBBS! We hope to have your support because every child deserves to have someone in their lives they can count on, who will be there for them to listen, give guidance, and provide them with opportunities to learn new things while having a great time! We aspire to provide every child that wants and needs a mentor with a Big Brother or Big Sister, and your support can help us make that happen! For more information, call us at 273-2227.
Saturday, April 5th, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Prosperity Lanes
420 Henderson, Grass Valley
Come and join the fun! This is a signature Big Brothers Big Sisters event and agencies across the country recruit thousands of bowlers to support mentoring. Come join the thousands of bowlers in a nation-wide effort to raise funding for mentoring by participating at our next event with your bowling team (if you don’t have a team, let us know and we’ll “team” you up with others!). Each individual bowler will request sponsorship pledges for their bowling day and will bowl with their team alongside other supporting teams from Nevada County. Or if you are not a bowler but want to support this event, you can become a Lane Sponsor or donate a pledge in support of someone who is bowling.
To learn more about becoming a bowler or Lane Sponsor, click here. To see pictures from our April 5th event, go to our Photo Gallery.
Bowl For Kids' Sake Promotional Video
Mountain Bike Endurance Ride
Saturday, May 17, 2008
All day, starting at 7:30 a.m. in Pioneer Park, Nevada City
The Mountain Bike Endurance Ride is for mountain bike enthusiasts who love a great challenge! There are two routes: The 50-mile route follows a beautiful loop out of Nevada City on local trails, including the incomparable South Yuba Trail. The route is comprised of approximately 80% single track, 7000+ feet of climbing, and stunning views of the South Yuba River. The 45-mile route is less demanding, but also follows some of the best trails in the area. The 45-mile route is perfect for riders who want to test their endurance, but are not quite ready for the technical challenges that the 50-mile route provides.
Riders collect pledges in lieu of an entrance fee and have the goal of raising $250 each for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County. Riders can collect pledges in person, or online through an easy-to-use fundraising page for our agency. Click here for details. For riders who prefer to collect pledges in person, click on the pledge form link to print the form and use. Or you may wish to use both methods in an effort to request sponsorships from people who do not have access to the internet as well as from those who do. Riders receive goodie bags filled with endurance snacks and other items, including a free t-shirt commemorating the ride, and are eligible for prizes based on the amount they raise for our agency.
Ride Sponsors help offset the expenses associated with the event and raise additional money for our mentoring programs. Ride Sponsors may donate $300 to BBBS for the event or mountain-bike related goods and services to be used as prizes. Ride Sponsors will have their business name and logo printed on the back of the t-shirts given to all the riders, and have their name and logo printed on posters at the event. Additionally, all Ride Sponsors are mentioned in our electronic newsletter and on our website.
To read about this event in the March 22nd edition of The Union newspaper, click here.
Click here for more details on how to participate in this event, either as a rider or ride sponsor, and to see the businesses that have been ride sponsors in the past.
26th Annual Wine Tasting & Auction
Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
This fundraising event has been a part of our agency for over 25 years, featuring fine wines from a dozen or more local wineries, exceptional hors d'oeurves, and many wonderful items to bid on during the silent and live auctions. This event is a great opportunity to mix and mingle while shopping early for the holidays! Everyone will receive a Souvenir Wine Glass.
The event will be at the Grass Valley Veteran's Hall, 255 South Auburn Street.
For details about Tickets, donating auction items, or becoming a Table Sponsor, please click here.
Although not a fundraising event, this annual BBQ and pool party celebration has been an important event since our inception back in 1981! This event is for everyone who participates in our mentoring programs, their families, and community members who would like to see Bigs and Littles "in action"! The event is typically at the end of August, so please check back later for specific date, time and location.
Grass Valley Office (Main Office): Truckee Office:
745 Maltman Drive 10075 Levon Ave., Suite 201B
P.O. Box 1362, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Truckee, CA 96161
Tel: 530.273.2227 Tel: 530.587.7717
Fax: 530.273.4113 Fax: 530.587.0899
Email: info@bigsofnc.org Email: peggy@bigsofnc.org
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