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  Events
  Random Acts of Kindness

  10 Holiday Activities

 

This holiday season some of the most special wishes children are making are for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. That’s why this month’s newsletter is all about the holidays and the ways you can help make holiday wishes come true. You can make a difference today by volunteering or donating. Enjoy the holidays, and thank you for supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters!

EVENTS

The Quiltmaker's Gift
Date: Friday, December 7; 6:15 p.m. – 8:45p.m.

Where: Phoenix Theatre http://www.phoenixtheatre.com

RSVP: To your Program Specialist by Dec. 5
Cost: FREE

Come celebrate Cookie Company's holiday tradition now in its sixth magical year!  Experience the timeless, heart-warming tale that unfolds when a greedy king with a knack for receiving learns that giving fills the heart with so much more.  The perfect holiday musical for ages 5 to 105!

Before the show, experience the excitement of walking on a red carpet to the entrance of Phoenix Theatre, listen to the Quiltmaker read the Quiltmaker’s Journey in the lobby, or make a Quilt Square outside by the Box Office.

After the show, treat your Little to a super large cookie that will be cut, milk and/or juice, and coffee for the adults. The actors will come out to greet the kids and take pictures with them.


FREE Showing of "The Bee Movie"
Date: Saturday, Dec. 8;
Theatre opens at 8 a.m., Movie starts at 9 a.m.

Where: Harkins Christown
(19th Ave and Bethany Home Rd.)

Thanks to Robert Hockensmith and Harkins Theatres, Matches can enjoy a free showing of "The Bee Movie".
There will be kids combos provided for those who attend. 

RSVP to your Program Specialist by Dec. 7


Community Pride:
2nd Annual Holiday Gift-Wrapping Party!
Date: Saturday, December 8; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Devonshire Senior Center
2802 E Devonshire Ave Phoenix 85016

RSVP: Jennifer Booth at jbooth@bbbsaz.org or 602-393-4137

Join us for gift wrapping, food, crafts and fun as we wrap gifts to be donated to a domestic violence shelter. Each match attending should bring one new toy to be gift wrapped and donated. Come celebrate the giving season with your Little!


Annie at ASU Gammage
Date: Wednesday, December 26; 7:30 p.m.

ASU Gammage is offering a special discount to our Matches during the Dec. 26 showing of Annie. Buy a ticket in the balcony section only, and get half price off of your Little's ticket using promotional code BBBS at Ticketmaster.com.


Team Big Brothers Big Sisters:
P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Date: Sunday, January 13, 2008

Join Team Big Brothers Big Sisters during the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. Train to run or walk and help raise awareness and funds for BBBSAZ. Invite family and friends to participate too!

To register and learn more about Team Big Brothers Big Sisters, visit here. For additional questions, please contact Jason Bressler at (602) 393-4120.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

    

There's a Chinese proverb saying that people may not always remember what we tell them, but they're sure to remember what we show them. So why not show a young person in your life what's in your heart by practicing random acts of kindness? We've provided some fun ways you can be kind, and you'll find it's even more fun to do them with a Little Brother or Little Sister! How will you show random acts of kindness?»     
 

 



      10 HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

    The holidays are family time. But they’re also a great time to reach out to a young person you care about, like a Little Sister or Little Brother. We have 10 special holiday ideas for things to do with kids of all ages to give them some holiday memories. Activities to do with one child, or two, or 10! Discover 10 holiday activities »

 

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