HEY BIGS, EXPERIENCE AND EXPLORE
JA WITH YOUR LITTLES!
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Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest is excited to offer a virtual programming experience for Bigs and Littles sponsored by Federated Insurance. Along with this fun, virtual opportunity, you will get a bag filled with swag, activities, and goodies to share with your Little! |
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JA VIRTUAL PROGRAM OPTIONS
(CHOOSE PROGRAM BASED ON YOUR LITTLE'S AGE)
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JA BIZ TOWN ADVENTURES
Grades 4-6
In JA BizTown Online Adventures, students will explore aspects of running a business as they take on the roles of chief executive officer, chief financial officer, marketing director, sales manager, and consumer via five engaging online, self-guided adventures.
During each adventure, students will have an opportunity to solve problems, make business decisions, weigh saving and spending choices, consider risk management and insurance strategies, and make personal and business-related financial decisions. Each Big/Little team will receive a JA BizTown in a Box kit with hands-on activities and fun items for your JA BizTown Adventure.
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JA FINANCE PARK VITURAL
Grades 7-12
In JA Finance Park Virtual, students will explore careers, develop personal money management skills, and prepare for financial decisions and challenges in their adult lives. During this virtual experience, students assume family and income scenarios and visit businesses to gather information for their personal financial decision-making. They use bank services; contribute to charities; purchase housing, transportation, furnishings, food, health care, and other expenses; and make investment decisions, while working to balance their budgets. This engaging virtual program is Adulting 101! Each team will receive a JA Finance Park kit with resources and a treat to share!
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JA Bags will be picked up at your local BBBS Office. Once you register, your local BBBS Program Coordinator will be in touch with pick-up details.
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HELP US RECRUIT 100 BIGS IN 100 DAYS! SEND YOUR REFERRALS TO TINA@BIGDEFENDERS.ORG! |
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CURRENT COVID-19 IN-PERSON
MENTORING GUIDELINES
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Marcus Elk River Cinema - Little is free with paid admission of the Big.
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GREAT Theatre - Little is free with paid admission of the Big. |
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Carnival at Crossroads Center - Come out to Crossroads Center and ride the carnival rides from Gopher State Expositions. Plus, you can play games and enjoy great food! Starting September 23 through October 3. Click here for dates and times.
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Mid Minnesota Coin Show - 40+ vendors of Coins, Currency, Supplies and more. Come browse, buy, and get appraisals all in one show. Free Admission and Free Parking. Sunday September 29, 9am - 4pm. Click here for more information.
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Fall Festival at Back Shed Brewing - Bring out the whole family for some fall fun! Enjoy a special fall release beer, free cotton candy, kids crafts from Crafts Direct (from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm), face painting and balloon animals, food trucks, and craft vendors! October 2, 10am - 3pm. Click here for more information.
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KINDNESS CAKE IS BACK at Jule's Bistro and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate our favorite season of the year and the incredible work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota than with the salty-sweet decadence of our campfire cake. It’s inspired by the light of human relationship and warmth of community—the kind you might experience around a campfire in Minnesota on a beautiful, brisk autumnal evening and the kind so many “Littles” experience as a result of being meaningfully matched with a “Big” through BBBS.
When you purchase a $20 slice of this delightfully-delicious cake, $13 will be set aside to support the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota. A whole kindness cake purchase ($136) provides over $83 in support. Enjoy a slice here or take one to go. Or order a whole cake through our bakery. Doing good in our community has never been easier.
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FREE COMMUNITY EVENT: DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – a dedicated time to come together to talk about suicide. In the U.S., 20 young people die by suicide every day. By raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, we also celebrate life and promote hope.
CentraCare is proud to co-sponsor two free community events, featuring the documentary film, My Ascension. The film tells the story of 16-year-old Emma Benoit, whose suicide attempt left her paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope. Each event includes a community resource fair, screening of My Ascension, and a panel discussion. Due to limited seating, registration is required (details and links below).
Sept. 20 at the Monticello Community Center (505 Walnut Street, Monticello)
5-5:30 p.m. – Doors open, Community Resource Fair
5:30-7:15 p.m. – Welcome, screening of My Ascension
7:15-8 p.m. – Mental health, suicide and stigma: How can we re-connect
Sept. 27 at the Great River Regional Library (1300 West St. Germain St., St. Cloud)
5-5:30 p.m. – Doors open, Community Resource Fair
5:30-7:15 p.m. – Welcome, screening of My Ascension
7:15-8 p.m. – Mental health, suicide and stigma: How can we re-connect
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ST. CLOUD TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE DENTAL CLINIC
SCTCC Dental Hygiene students provide low-cost preventative dental services at the on-site dental clinic to the public. These include:
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- Professional Dental Cleaning
- Fluoride Treatment
- Exam by a Dentist
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- Radiographs if needed
- Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy
- Cleaning and Sealants for Children
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Please visit our BBBS Website to view resources and information for parents/guardians & Bigs including mentoring videos and parenting resources. We also have an extensive listing of community resources including tutors, food and housing assistance, and mental health resources. BigDefenders.org
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LITTLE BIG VIRTUAL ACADEMY
Welcome to a whole world of fun, learning, and resources - The Little Big Virtual Academy!
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota team has compiled a list of fun and interactive activities and resources for Littles and Bigs to do together (either in-person or virtually) click here to check it out!
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AROUND CLOUD TUTORS PREPARES STUDENT FOR YEAR AHEAD!
As the school year begins to come around the corner, it’s crucial we set students up for success. Around Cloud Tutors will continue to provide free, virtual tutoring services to all K-12 students in the greater St. Cloud region through the remainder of the summer and throughout the coming school year. Please click here for link.
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UPDATE YOUR FACEBOOK PROFILE PIC!
Are you a current Big? Do you stand with youth? Let everyone know! Go to your Facebook profile and click to change your profile pic. Then click on frames, search BBBS of Central MN and add it to your profile pic!
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