COOKING WITH BBBS!

Littles aged 13 or older and their Big can join Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Kitchen for free virtual zoom events each month open to all Big Brothers Big Sisters of America affiliates!
May: Spice-up your snack game with the Milk Street Cooking School!
Sunday, May 15, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
The Match Discount Partners list has been recently updated! Check out all of the great ideas for your Match here! Here are two of our newest match discount partners!
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!
THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE BIG AUCTION!
Place your bids and stand with kids! Let's have some FUN bidding on some great items and supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota. Since 1969, we have defended the potential of youth. You can be a part of it with your bids and donations!
BE BIG IN 22!

We are looking for more Bigs to ignite the potential of our youth. Click here to get started today!

Visit BigDefenders.org to learn more.
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

In addition, we also list past issues of the Big Happenings on our website. Please click here to access past issues.
CAREER SUMMER CAMPS FOR YOUTH
SUMMER JOBS FOR YOUTH

Boys & Girls Club KIDSTOP is now hiring youth mentors for spring, summer and fall sessions. High school students ages 16+ and college students can gain valuable experience in the field of education, social recreation, physical education, the arts and more. Flexible hours Monday - Friday before and after school and during the summer with NO late nights or weekends! Locations in St. Cloud, Sauk Rapid and Sartell.
Farmers Markets - It's that time of the year again! Most farmers markets are open starting in May. There are plenty of places to pick up locally grown produce and locally made goods nearly every day of the week! Click here for a listing of area Farmers Markets and start dates.
The Homegrown Festival 5K - is back at Wilson Park this spring! There will be a large craft and artisan fair, paired with a FREE community concert with live music from The Honey Badgers! All of these events are centered around our 5K, 2 Mile, and Kids Run. There will be plenty of food vendors and family activities to enjoy. Friday, May 13th starting at 4:30 to 8:00pm. Please click here for event details.
AROUND CLOUD TUTORS CONTINUES TO PREPARE STUDENTS!

As the school year continues it’s crucial we set students up for success. Around Cloud Tutors continues to provide free, virtual tutoring services to all K-12 students in the greater St. Cloud region throughout the school year. Please click here for link.
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