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Your Turn for Tennis: A New Healthy Living Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona has teamed up with the United States Tennis Association to offer a new healthy living program designed just for Bigs and Littles. It's called "Your Turn for Tennis."
You're invited to attend the Kick-Off Carnival at Kiwanis Tennis Center in Tempe for free food, games, music, tennis, and prizes on Saturday, February 24, from Noon - 3 p.m. Any Big or Little who participates in the Kick-Off Carnival and takes at least four weeks of professionally-taught tennis lessons at a total cost of $10 per person will earn a FREE tennis racket and a FREE can of balls.
Tennis rackets and other equipment will be available for both Bigs and Littles. Please wear good athletic shoes and clothes you can move in. For more detailed information, visit here.
WHERE: Kiwanis Tennis Center
6111 S. All American Way,
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 350-5201
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 24, Noon-3 p.m.
For questions and to register, email tennis@bbbsaz.org (602) 393-4123.
If you already registered for the Jan 20 event that was postponed because of rain, you do not need to register again.
Volunteers Needed: Phoenix Coyotes 50/50 Raffle
We are looking for a few good adult volunteers, 18 or older, to help us raise funds during the Phoenix Coyotes 50/50 Raffle on Thursday, March 8. Sell $2 tickets and half of the proceeds will go to the winner of the raffle and the other 50% will help support our mentoring programs.
If you are interested in volunteering please call or email Scott Weesner at (602) 393-4133 or sweesner@bbbsaz.org.
He will need your name, and an emergency contact number. Volunteers must inform Scott of their interest by February 23rd.
The Phoenix Coyotes will not provide the sellers with admission tickets to the game.* Each seller will check-in as a game night volunteer at 5p.m. with Gate 3 security. Tickets for guests with our group, not selling raffle tickets - but interested in attending the game, will be available in advance at a discounted rate. Tickets are based upon availability.
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... Marijuana is the most commonly abused illegal drug by teens. Since 1992, there has been a 142% increase in 12-17 year olds who are in treatment for marijuana use.
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Start Your Spring Cleaning Today
Big Brothers Big Sisters collects and sells gently used clothing and household item donations and the revenue helps support our mentoring programs.
Here are some ways you can help:
• Schedule a pick up of your reusable clothing and household items by calling (602) 230-8900.
• Bring your items to one of our drop boxes around the community. Visit www.bbbsaz.org for locations.
• Drop off your clothing and household items at your local Savers thrift store (Please label the items BBBSAZ).
• Coordinate a simple clothing drive at your work, place of worship or neighborhood. Call (602) 230-8900 to get started.
Our New Partner: Peter Piper Pizza
A note from CEO Frank Sbordone
 I am very pleased that Peter Piper Pizza has joined the ranks of supporters for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Young people are an integral part of our restaurants, and Big Brothers Big Sisters offers them friendship, guidance and encouragement that truly makes a difference in their lives. We strive to provide a positive environment for families at Peter Piper Pizza, and we welcome Bigs and Littles into our dining rooms and gamerooms as a fun place to share laughter and build relationships.
Our partnership has several facets. Peter Piper Pizza is the title sponsor of the Central Arizona chapter’s Bowl for Kids' Sake with a sponsorship of $30,000. We also held our own corporate bowling event in October to get our team members involved, and raised more than $18,000. Our team members have been encouraged to become a Big Brother or Sister and we’ve hosted formal recruitment events this fall to raise awareness of the need for Bigs in the West Valley, and Littles in the East Valley.
Glendale, Arizona was home to the very first Peter Piper Pizza in 1973, and now we have more than 50 restaurants across the state. Our Restaurant Support Center has been located in Scottsdale since 1998. We’re grateful for more than three decades of support from this community, and we’re very excited to give back in a meaningful way.
The Jack in the Box Foundation
The Jack in the Box Foundation is continuing to expand the Big Brothers Big Sisters High School Bigs Program for the 2006-2007 school year. A grant from the Foundation is providing $8,790 to BBBSAZ to support our High School Bigs initiative. $1,000 of this grant will be used for volunteer recognition, specifically honoring an outstanding High School Big. | | |
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