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Unity Day- Wednesday, October 21
October is National Bullying Prevention Month! Wednesday, October 21st, is Unity Day, a day where we come together to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
We are asking for all BGC Members to wear ORANGE that Wednesday.
Let's take this opportunity to stand up against bullying and spread positivity in our schools and community!
Together, we can make a change.
Youth Center Fall Festival
October 29, 2026
4:00-5:00
Parents, please send in bags of Halloween candy and/or snack cakes.
KG's Kreations (freeze dried candy) $3-$6
Dippin' Dots $5-$9
**Please send cash for candy and Dippin' Dots**
Teen Center Late Night
Make sure to sign up to bring a guest and stay late on October 30! We'll be Glowing Crazy After Hours! Guests MUST have permission if they plan to ride the bus or walk from school at 3:00. Ask Teen Center Staff for the form.
THANK YOU!!
A big THANK YOU to the Dale County Commission for their continued support of our Club
Each year, the Dale County Commission provides funding that allows us to offer STRIDE Academy, an online learning program that helps our members strengthen their skills in reading, math, and other core subjects.
STRIDE Academy makes learning fun and engaging through interactive lessons, educational games, and activities tailored to each student's learning level. It's also a valuable tool for our tutoring program, allowing us to provide extra practice in areas where students may be struggling, reinforce what they're learning in school, and help build their skills and confidence along the way.
And parents, don't forget! Your child can log in to STRIDE Academy from home, too! Whether it's a little extra practice after school, on the weekends, or during school breaks, learning doesn't have to stop when they leave the Club!
We are grateful to have county leaders who recognize the importance of investing in our Club year after year. Thank you for helping us give our members the tools they need to succeed, both in and out of the classroom!
Motorcycle Run
We’re so thankful for the Infidels Motorcycle Club and their continued support of our Boys & Girls Club!
This year marks their 14th Annual Poker Run, and once again, the proceeds will come back to support our Club and the kids we serve.
For More Information, Contact D'Beaux 808-358-2750
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Claybank Booth
Our teens have unleashed their creative side and the results are SPECTACULAR! We're making good use of our new Woodshop equipment and stringing the bling in the Craft Classroom. THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by our booth at Claybank and supported our Teens. Items are still for sale at our Teen Center.
Call or stop by!! 334-443-0398
Help us Make Christmas Brighter
We are asking for parents and community to help with collecting donations for Oakview Manor. Items needed;
- Body Wash
- Hand & Body Lotions
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Light Colored Socks
- Pens, Crayons & Markers
- Kleenex
- Deodorant
- Scarves
- Headbands
- Hats
- Gloves
- Blankets
- Pajamas
- Lip Balm
- Batteries
- Large Piece Puzzles
- Gift Bags
Giving Back
We were proud to be recognized at the Wiregrass United Way Kickoff Bus Tour as a Pacesetter!
Each year, our team continues to raise the bar and increase our giving goal. This year was especially meaningful because not only did our employees graciously give, but our Kidz Cafe joined in too!
Kidz Cafe is a youth-led program run by our Jr. Leaders, where Club members get real-world experience managing money, staying organized, serving others and running a small business. The money they earn is put right back into the Club and used to support causes and needs in our community.
We couldn’t be prouder of our employees and our Jr. Leaders for choosing to give back and make a difference!
*a few employees not pictured*
2026 Alabama Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year- Evie Ragan-Scott
Please join us in celebrating the 2026 Alabama Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year, Evie Ragan-Scott!
For the past ten years, Evie has been an incredible part of our Club, growing into a confident leader, mentor, and role model. She has enthusiastically participated in STEM as both a mentee and mentor, competed in Jr. Chef, and found a true passion for performing through show choir and theater.
Evie’s love for the arts has earned her impressive recognition, including the Alabama Youth Theatre Experience All-Star Award and the National Youth Theatre Experience All-Star Award. She has also placed in multiple competitive categories, showcasing her talent, creativity, and dedication to performance.
Now a sophomore at Ariton High School, Evie continues to lead by example. She has served as a Chapter Officer for four years and currently holds the role of 2025–2026 Alabama FFA South District Sentinel. Combining her leadership skills with her passion for agriculture, Evie created and taught her own class, Supervised Agricultural Experience, where she guided younger members through hands-on activities like making homemade butter and invited local farmers to share real-world insights about the importance of agriculture.
Evie aspires to become an agricultural lobbyist, motivated by her passion for advocacy and inspired by leaders who work to create meaningful change. In every space she enters, whether academic, artistic, or leadership-focused, Evie consistently strives to give her very best.
We are incredibly proud of Evie and honored to celebrate her achievements. Congratulations, Evie!
A HUGE shoutout to All In Credit Union for sponsoring Evie! Their generous sponsorship helped send Evie to Atlanta to represent Alabama at the Southeast Regional Youth of the Year competition. Thank you for believing in our youth and helping make opportunities like this possible. Your investment in our young people is making a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your continued partnership and support.
Hear her interview on WTVY here: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2026/03/30/talking-boys-girls-club-alabama-state-youth-year/
Alabama YOY meets Senator Britt
Our Alabama Youth of the Year, Evie Ragan Scott, had the opportunity to meet Senator Katie Britt at the Fort Rucker AIT training facility Ribbon Cutting.
Earlier this year, Evie shared in her Youth of the Year speech how Senator Britt's book inspired her, especially the words, "Don't be a title holder, be a change agent." Those words have stayed with her and reflect the kind of leader she strives to be every day.
Today, she was able to tell Senator Britt how much that message meant to her, share her Boys & Girls Club journey, and talk about the dreams she has for her future in agriculture and public service.
It's always special to see our members realize that the people who inspire them are real people they can learn from, talk with, and one day stand beside. We can't wait to see the impact Evie will make in the years ahead
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, October 21- Unity Day
We are asking all members to wear orange for Bullying Prevention Month.
Monday, October 26-30 Red Ribbon Week
Thursday, October 29- Fall Festival
Friday, October 30- Teen Center Late Night
Wednesday, November 11- Veteran's Day
CLUBS CLOSED
Thursday, November 19- Young Entrepreneurs Market
Monday, November 23 & Tu
Wednesday, October 21- Unity Day
We are asking all members to wear orange for Bullying Prevention Month.
Monday, October 26-30 Red Ribbon Week
Thursday, October 29- Fall Festival
Friday, October 30- Teen Center Late Night
Wednesday, November 11- Veteran's Day
CLUBS CLOSED
Thursday, November 19- Young Entrepreneurs Market
Monday, November 23 & Tuesday, November 24-
Thanksgiving Break
CLUB OPEN- 7:30-6:00
**Must send a sack lunch**
Wednesday, November 25- Friday, November 27-
Thanksgiving Break
CLUB CLOSED