Boys & Girls Club plans auction

The 27th annual Arlington Boys & Girls Club auction will be held again this year and will help raise money for local Boys & Girls Clubs.

The event will be on Oct. 16 at the Angel of the Winds Casino at 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington.

Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Last year because of the COVID pandemic the auction was held online, but this year they will have both an in-person and online component.

“We’re in-person at the Angel of the Winds arena this year,” said Chad Harris, unit director for the Arlington Boys & Girls Club. A live auction will be held there with many of the items.

“All the other items will be auctioned online like they were last year,” said Harris.

This year’s items include packages from Skincare Lounge, the Evergreen Speedway and a rental property in Leavenworth.

Flowers by George is also providing a bouquet each month for a year.

“We have a big package from the Seattle Storm, including a signed bag from the team,” said Harris.

“The big item is a brand new roof from S&S Roofing that is valued at $11,000,” he added.

Funds raised at the auction go the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County.

“We are the first ones to get our needs met with the money and the rest goes to other clubs in the county,” said Harris.

It is one of the larger fundraisers for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County each year, said Harris.

Money that comes back to Arlington is used to help kids and families here.

Scholarships and childcare help are two ways that the Arlington club tries to help families in need each year.

“If you have three kids and they all want to play soccer or basketball but can’t afford that we can help you,” said Harris.

Childcare needs are also supported by the club.

“We generally don’t turn anyone away for that,” said Harris.

In 2019 the Arlington Boys & Girls Club spent about $175,000 helping with those programs, said Harris.

The money will also help with supplies for the kids that need it.

“If they can’t afford a mouth guard for example, we get them a mouth guard,” said Harris. “Anything that is club related and the needs are endless,” he said.

The funding can also help start new programs at the club, such as a healthy living course they are putting together this year.

“That is where the older kids can learn to cook and eat right,” said Harris.

More information about the Arlington Boys & Girls Club and the programs it offers is available at bgcsc.org/snohomish-clubs/arlington-club.