The Match Discount Partners list has been recently updated! Check out all of the great ideas for your Match here! Here are two that are perfect for fall!
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CURRENT COVID-19 IN-PERSON
MENTORING GUIDELINES
 
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) have updated their COVID-19 guidelines for in-person interactions, including recommendations for persons who have been fully vaccinated (defined as being more than two weeks out from receiving either the single-dose vaccine or their second dose of a two-dose vaccine). Accordingly, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MN (BBBS) has updated its guidelines and recommendations for in-person match meetings. Please see our website to review updated guidelines.
The Great Pumpkin Party - Join us for Food, Fun, Games and Activities at our 9th Annual Halloween Event for Special Needs Children and Adults! Thursday, October 21st 20215:00 PM – 7:30 PM at St. Cloud Country Inn and Suites. Put on your favorite costume and join us for this FREE, warm and safe trick or treating experience! ALL ages welcome! Click here for dates and times.
Miller Fall Family Food Truck Festival - Come and grab some UNBELIEVBLE good food from a variety of Food Trucks. There will also be free axe throwing, pumpkin painting, produce vendors, fall decor items for sale and craft tables. Saturday October 9, 11am - 6pm. Click here for more information.
Monster Dash and Trick or Treating - Join the Sartell Chamber and Everything Sartell for a fun family run (small fee) and free trick or treating event outdoors at the Sartell Community Center! The race will be from 9-10 AM and trick or treating will start at 10 AM until Noon! Click here for more information.
MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING

CentraCare is providing training on QPR and Youth Mental Health First Aid. Please click on the individual graphics to register for the different trainings. Registration is accepted after the deadline until the training classes are full.
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:
  • Professional Dental Cleaning
  • Fluoride Treatment
  • Exam by a Dentist
  • Radiographs if needed
  • Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy
  • Cleaning and Sealants for Children
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.
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!
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.
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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