The Boys and Girls Clubs of Saline County (SCBGC) announced Tuesday that Chris Richey is the new Chief Executive Officer of the four facilities they operate. Richey grew up and worked in Benton before moving to Helena-West Helena, AR in 2002. He has served as State Representative for District 12 since 2013 and as the […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Saline County’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament fundraiser on April 17-18
Get ready for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Saline County’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament fundraiser on April 17-18! Below are all the details you need to know: When: Friday April 17 & Saturday April 18 Where: Boys & Girls Clubs of Saline County Riverside Club located at 1810 Citizens Dr., Benton, AR 72015 […]
8th Annual Hoops for Kids Sake – House vs. Senate Apr 20th
It’s the State House vs. the State Senate in he 8th Annual Hoops for Kids’ Sake basketball game. It’s at the Jack Stephens Arena at UA Little Rock, April 20th. The VIP reception begins at 6:00 p.m. and tip-off is at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Saline County, Boys […]
Massey named COO of BG Club in Benton
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Saline County (SCBGC) are proud to announce that Heath Massey has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO), and interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the four (4) facilities in which they operate. A 20-year veteran of the Club, Heath has been instrumental in its growth and direction, and is […]
House & Senate to Compete in Annual Basketball Game Feb 25th to Benefit Youth Clubs
The 7th Annual “Hoops for Kids’ Sake” charity basketball game is Monday, Feb. 25th, at 7:00 p.m. Members of the Arkansas House and Senate will compete on the court to support children in central Arkansas. The location is at UA Little Rock in the Jack Stephens Arena at University Avenue and 28th Street – MAP. […]
Local Kids Show Out at Boys and Girls Club Talent Show
I had the great privilege to represent MySaline as Master of Ceremonies at the talent show at the Boys and Girls Club of Saline County in Benton Friday morning. There were about 12 acts with kids singing, dancing, and doing magic. Congratulations to everyone who had the guts to sign up and perform. There is […]
40th Annual Golf Tournament for BG Club Rescheduled (Again!) to May 11th
UPDATE: The tournament was rained out on its original date, so it’s rescheduled for Friday, May 11th. The 40th Annual “Leaders of Today and Tomorrow” Golf Tournament is now taking registrations for teams and individual players. The event is Friday, May 11th at Hurricane Golf and Country Club. The entry fee is $500 for a […]
Boys and Girls Club in Benton Announces Their Nomination for Youth of the Year
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Saline County has nominated Ms. Katelyn Hamilton, a Benton native and current Club staffer, as its 2018 Youth of The Year. Katelyn has worked at the Boys & Girls Club for two years now, but she attended the club when she was younger. Katelyn credits the club for […]
VIDEO: Officer Tommy Norman Speaks to Benton Teens – the Night that Changed His Life; the Surprise from Bruno Mars
To celebrate National Mentor Month in January, North Little Rock Police Officer Tommy Norman came to Benton, Arkansas to speak to kids and parents at the Boys & Girls Club of Saline County. See video below. It was a regular Parent Night at the building where the teens hang out after school. Except on […]
Justin Moore Concert & Auction Raises Over $100K for Boys & Girls Club
The highlight of the evening was Chicago Cubs World Series Champion Pitcher Travis Wood of Bryant, AR joining Gold and Platinum multi-hit-maker country artist Justin Moore of Poyen, AR on stage. At this same event in 2016, Moore had a new album out and *someone* in the audience yelled out a request for the band […]