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Important Club Dates:

Friday, March 1stCamp Foster Registration Begins

Register your child Monday-Friday between 8:00am-4:00pm at the Front Desk

Friday, April 5thAfrican Drumming Performance at 5:30pm

in the Performing Arts Room

Monday, April 8th – Friday, April 12thNational Boys & Girls Club Week

Monday, April 15th – Friday, April 19thBoys & Girls Club of Manchester Spirit Week

Wednesday, April 17thFoundation of Friends Annual Breakfast

7:30am-8:30am at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

Monday, April 22nd – Friday, April 26thApril Vacation Camp - More details to come!

SNOW DAYS!Union Street Clubhouse is open on snow days

6:15am-6:00pm. There is no fee for Kids Club, Bussing Members, School Base Site Members or Before School

Members. All other attendees attend for $20.00. We will send an alert and announce on WMUR if we close

due to extreme and/or dangerous conditions.

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Spring into March

Dear Families:

Recent weather and snow make it seem like Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction was wrong, but nevertheless, March 20th and the first day of spring is right around the corner!

We have some awesome special events planned this month, including a club-wide Mardi Gras party, a poetry open mic, African drumming, and of course St. Patrick’s Day activities for all age groups. Check out the backside of this newsletter for more details on these and the age-specific activities we have planned.

I also wanted to introduce a new Club program that is beginning in March: Recycling Club! All Hands in NH will be volunteering their time to plan age-appropriate activities that will include creating a Club recycling program, educating members about recycling and their impact on the environment, and planting both a hydroponics garden and a hanging garden. As part of these activities, Club members will learn how to use the garden’s produce to make a snack, such as fresh salsa, and truly understand the term ‘farm to table.’ For more details, please see Shell our STEM Director.

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward on March 10th … it’s time to spring forward!

Sincerely,Jennie PappasProgram Director

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THEBGCM BuzzTeen and Tween Friday Nights

All special events are 7:00-10:00pm at the Manchester Clubhouse and offered at no cost unless otherwise noted.

• FRIDAY, MARCH 8th - Captain Marvel Fieldtrip Club transportation to Cinemagic leaves at 6:30pm and will return at 10:00pm. Member admission cost is $5.00 and snacks can be purchased at theater.

• Friday, March 15th - St. Patrick’s Day Party Wear as much green as you can for prizes and enjoy an evening filled with St. Patrick’s Day games.

• Friday March 22nd - March Madness Event Be a part of the madness! Participate in basketball-themed games, such as a 3-on-3 tournament, and watch NCAA tournament games. Additional food and drinks are available for $1.00-$3.00 each.

• Friday, March 29th - Opening Day Baseball Party Wear your favorite baseball team jersey and hat, enjoy ballpark snacks and watch the MLB opening day games.

March Special Events

All special events are at Manchester Clubhouse during after school program and offered at no cost unless otherwise noted.

• TUESDAY, MARCH 5th Club-Wide Mardi Gras Party We have a fun afternoon of dancing, delicious food, and Mardi Gras fun planned for members!

• MONDAY, MARCH 11th – FRIDAY, MARCH 15th Shamrock Tickets Sale Purchase your 50/50 raffle ticket for just $1.00! Proceeds to benefit Kids Club Pebbles Leadership group.

• FRIDAY, MARCH 15th St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Kids Club members will follow clues to help solve the mystery and win a prize during the St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt. Junior members can participate in themed activities related to Irish culture and St. Patrick’s Day.

• FRIDAY, MARCH 22nd Annual Spring Poetry Open Mic Night From 5:00-7:00pm in the Performing Arts Room, families and members are invited to listen to creative pieces written by the 603 Literacy program members and experience Slam Poetry.

• FRIDAY, MARCH 29th – FRIDAY, APRIL 5th African Drumming Clinic Members can participate in a daily session from 3:30-5:30pm with our amazing and talented instructor, Randy. Attendees will also learn about the African culture and art of storytelling.

Spring into

March