Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge Newsroom

Be part of history at Great Wolf Lodge!

Bob Chopick — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:22:17 +0000

Be part of history at the Great Wolf Lodge “World’s Largest Waterslide-athon” and help out Big Brothers Big SIsters. Every slider who descends the designated slide will count toward breaking the record for longest distance traveled on waterslides over a 24 hour period.

The current Guinness Book of Worlds Record for this attempt was set in Germany in 2007 with a total distance of 843 miles.

Participants in the Great Wolf Lodge “World’s Largest Waterslide-athon” will be asked to donate $1 per slide, with proceeds from all locations going to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Great Wolf Resorts will be matching each donation, up to $50,000.

For more information visit - http://www.bbbswb.org/html/great_wolf_waterslide-athon.html

The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bridge for their production of Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

Bob Chopick — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:14:06 +0000

The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre will be presenting Cinderella in March. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bridge will receive a dollar of every ticket sold for opening night. We will, also, have an information table as well as a raffle set up at each of the five shows. Cinderella will be showing on March 13th, 19th, and 20th at 8:00PM and on March 14th and 21st at 3:00PM. Tickets prices are $18.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 12 and under. If you are interested in attending the show, call The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre at (570) 823-1875. See a great show and support Big Brothers Big Sisters at the same time. Thank you to Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre for choosing to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bridge.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Completes Self Assessment

Bob Chopick — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:55:15 +0000

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bridge, a program sponsored by Catholic Social Services and a United Way agency, is currently completing its annual self assessment required the national agency, BBBS of America. The assessment involves an intensive three month process of examining program performance policies, standards, and operational procedures and is being conducted by the Program Committee of the BBBS Advisory Board. For more information on the BBBS program or to become a volunteer, please call 1-800-955-HERO.

Shown at a recent work session are assessment participants:Seated are Chris W. Bedwick, Program Committee Chairperson, and Kay Pettinger, Committee Member Standing are Nick Michalisin, Ann Smith & Dennis Toomey, Committee Members; Tanya Olaviany, BBBS Program Director

See Cirque du Soleil’s amazing Alegria show for as low as $20!

Bob Chopick — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:11:06 +0000

See Cirque du Soleil’s amazing Alegria show for as low as $20!
Through an exclusive partnership with Cirque du Soleil, you have access to the Wilkes-Barre Summer Promotion offer. Level 1-3 tickets are all $20 off for a limited time. Alegria will be at Wachovia Arena from July 22-26.

Simply access the URL below and click on the SUMMER PROMOTION link.

http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/CirqueDuSoleil/en/special/alegria/wilkesbarre.htm

But act fast! This deal expires July 21 at midnight.

See the incredible savings below:

Level 1
Adult : $50
Child : $40

Level 2
Adult : $35
Child : $28

Level 3
Adult : $20Child : $16

Girls Group Announced

Joe Swortz — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:08:26 +0000

Big Brothers Big Sisters 3rd Annual Walk Around Wilkes-Barre

Joe Swortz — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:51:57 +0000

Wilkes University Buddy For A Day Events

Joe Swortz — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:22:25 +0000

First year students at Wilkes University will be holding the annual Buddy For A Day Events on Monday, June 29^th and Monday July 13^th, from 9:30AM to 11:30AM on campus at Wilkes U Recreation Building (the old Call Center) on the corner of Main and South Street. The first year students will have a variety of games and activities planned for the kids.

A good turnout is crucial. In the past we have been asked why if we have so many kids waiting, we don’t have more kids at the Buddy For A Day Events. That is a good question. Hopefully it won’t be a question we are asked this time around! Some of the college participants even end up becoming mentors in the program. Who knows, this event might end with a match for a waiting list child.

The event is free and open to all Big Brothers Big Sisters participants Only, but you need to RSVP to your caseworker for the June event by June 24th and the July event by July 8^th @ 824-8756.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers Field Clinic

Joe Swortz — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:05:52 +0000

On Saturday, June 20th from 3:00 to 4:30PM, The Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pioneers, players and Pony Express Dancers are providing our kids, boys and girls, with a great opportunity to experience arena football, up close and personal at the arena.

Boys will have the opportunity to learn from the best of the best, our very own Pioneers players. The players will teach them some basic skills and the fundamentals of arena football. What an opportunity to learn from the best!

Arena football… just for the boys..? Get real! Girls, how about the opportunity to learn from the premiere dancing group in our area, the Pony Express Dancers? That’s right, the dancers will teach the girls some dancing moves and some cheering techniques. Wow, it is not every day you get to meet the dancers, let alone learn some of their techniques.

This will be a great learning experience for all skill levels and is open to all Big Brothers Big Sisters program participants, boys and girls. The activities are free, but space is limited so you need to RSVP with your caseworker for the event by Wednesday, June 17^th @ 824-8756.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Upcoming Summer Special Events

Joe Swortz — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:16:12 +0000

Bowl For Kid’s Sake 2009 Raffle Winners Announced

Joe Swortz — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:29:25 +0000

Dave Livezey	Pioneers Season Tickets
John Peterson	The Hilton Inn at Penn- Overnight stay and complimentary breakfast and dinner.
Tony Caravaggio	Scranton / Wilkes-Barre Yankees, lower level box seats- 4 tickets/2 games
Dennis Rospiglio	Odyssey Fitness Center- 3 Month Membership
Michael	Autographed David Archuleta CD
Darrin Warner	Sand Springs~ 2 Green Fee passes
Noah Schultz	Sand Springs~ 2 Green Fee passes
Rob Emery	Mattern’s Floral~ $50 Gift Card
Tammy	$50 Candy Bouquet- Ann Bedwick
Carl Covert	Outback Steakhouse~ $40 Gft Card
Matt Shrader	Wegman’s $30 Gift Card
Tina Zannetti	Robin Hill Florist~ One Dozen Roses
Kyle May	Robin Hill Florist~ One Dozen Roses
Janice Patriga	Robin Hill Florist~ One Dozen Roses
Ted Ostrowski	Robin Hill Florist~ One Dozen Roses
J.J. Mullin	Bedwick’s Pharmacy~ $25 Gft Card
Darrin Warner	Grico’s~ $25 Gift Card
Jen Artmont	Ramada Hotel~ $25 Gift Card
Dennis Sullivan	Dagwood’s Deli~ $25 Gift Card
Nick Snyder	Friendly’s Restaurant~ $25 Gift Card
Dimitri Amamatrroi	Wild Birds Unlimited Gift Basket
Ann Klepar	Georgetown Deli & Beer~ $20 Gift Card
John Beierle	Really Cooking Café &Supper Club~$20 Gift Card
Felicia Solovy	Really Cooking Café &Supper Club~$20 Gift Card
Lucy Ann Skvarla	Really Cooking Café &Supper Club~$20 Gift Card
Dave Schooley	Carleen’s~ Free Manicure
Liz Cochran	Carleen’s~ Free Manicure
Mark Rugal	Carleen’s~ Free Manicure
Rob Emery	Liberty Tax~ $20 Off Tax Preparation
Kathy Heffner	Liberty Tax~ $20 Off Tax Preparation