Boys and Girls Club Celebrates Half a Century With Some Parties

It's hard to believe, but it's been 50 years since the Club opened in the Sonoma Valley, bringing activities and after-school enrichment to Sonoma's youth.

For the more historically minded, you can celebrate the achievement with knowledge: the Index-Tribune has a thorough three-part series chronicling all 50 years of the club's existence.

For the party animals, the club has planned two big events next week – for a celebration worthy of half-a-century.

BIRTHDAY-FEST:

The week starts with a good old-fashion birthday party for the Boys and Girls Club at the . Head down to the Plaza at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12. They'll be cake, donated by Lilian Brunton and The Cake Corner, and plenty of blue and white balloons.

BE A KID AGAIN:

On Saturday, June 16, the club will host another free event for families, and adults looking for an excuse to run, jump and play.

Dubbed, 'Be a Kid Again,' the founders celebration will have all sorts of activities to lull adults, alumni and kids into the best aspects of childhood. Expect a ping pong tournament, a maze, face painting, rock climbing, arts and crafts, a tug of war competition, sand volleyball, and dunk tank. After you're done running around, guests can refresh themselves with free food and drink donated by , , Clover Stornetta, , Pop Chips, Pepsi Co, Harvey’s Gourmet Mini Donuts.

The event starts at 11 a.m. and wraps up by 2 p.m, all at club headquarters on 100 W. Verano Avenue

WANT TO GET IN TOUCH?

 The Boys and Girls club is searching for alumni, to help ring in 50 years. If you've attended the club, fill out their Alumni Questionnaire and return it to kholden@bgcsonoma.org.