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Denver, CO -April 19, 2024 - Rocket House Pictures, a prominent video production company based in Denver, proudly
announces the release of their latest project in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County. This impactful
fund raising video showcases the profound influence and positive transformation experienced by generations of club members within the Weld County community.

Featuring heartfelt testimonials and compelling narratives, the video captures the essence of the Boys & Girls Clubs as a sanctuary of acceptance, growth, and opportunity. Among the voices is John Haefeli, a respected figure in Greeley, whose dedication to education and community service resonates deeply with the mission of the Clubs.

"One of the things that was always exciting about the Club is that there was a special culture. It doesn't matter what color skin, what you identify as, how you look, the clothes you wear, it's the idea that everybody is accepted in the same manner, and I will always cherish my time as a Boys & Girls Club member." expressed John Haefeli, reflecting on the sense of belonging fostered within the Club's walls.

Greeley resident, John Haefeli.

The testimonials further underscore the values instilled by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County, including loyalty,
friendship, honesty, and respect. From promoting cultural understanding to nurturing self-care and leadership skills, the
Clubs serve as a catalyst for personal and collective growth. "Being part of the Club really does feel like a family, just because in a family there's always people bringing you up and telling you the hard truth. They want what's best for me, and they genuinely help me grow into a better person." shared Jesse Granados, a Monfort Club member, echoing the sentiment of camaraderie and support.

Rocket House Pictures is honored to amplify the voices and stories of resilience from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld
County, highlighting the invaluable role these organizations play in shaping the future leaders of tomorrow. "We are deeply inspired by the profound impact of the Boys & Girls Clubs on the lives of young individuals in Weld County," said Gio Toninelo, Producer and Founder of Rocket House Pictures. "Through this collaboration, we aim to elevate awareness and support for their mission of empowerment and positive change."

The fundraising video will premiere at The Elegant Night Event on April 27, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Greeley Lincoln Park, located at 919 7th St, Greeley, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. This event marks the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County's largest fund raiser of the year, celebrating 43 years of commitment to serving Weld County youth. Over 350 of Weld County's community leaders will attend this formal evening.

About Rocket House Pictures:
Rocket House Pictures is a Denver-based video production company dedicated to crafting compelling narratives that inspire, engage, and ignite positive change. With a passion for storytelling and a commitment to excellence, Rocket House Pictures collaborates with clients to bring their vision to life through the power of visual storytelling.

For more information about Rocket House Pictures and their collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County,
please visit www.rockethousepictures.com or send an email to ask@rockethousepictures.com.

For inquiries regarding The Elegant Night Event, please contact Rachel Big um at events.marketing@bgcweld.org or (970) 353-0685 or visit www.bgcweld.org/elegantnight.

The prairie lands remained cool from what was left of the 2015 winter on May 9th Mother's Day weekend. Such a long winter for many Colorado folks. Towns all the way from Denver to Lamar surprised & penetrated by the lingering coolness that prevailed onto the farmland & prairie countryside. I was lucky to stop at the Buzzards Roost Tap & Grill in Lamar Colorado just to warm up & relax, maybe eat something, regenerate myself exhausted from driving along the highway 50 route. Entertainment in the bar was scheduled for this Mother's Day, the year 2015. "Thank the heavens friends" The band Judi showed up to perform for the bar patrons & "yes!" I was excited when they started the event. 
I decided to stick around after hearing the band called Judi begin by playing the tune "Paint It Black" and singing like angels together, all voices so perfectly well in musical time and correspondence, "One could almost here a band of angels supporting them in choir." As the evening hours progressed so did the altering of the crowd, as it would grow in size and number with new faces and some really beautiful and lovely babes coming around. " Sorry! I meant to say. Women, girls, and ladies" The crowd it grew and grew like a new plant would change to blossom into a new light and then settle down relaxing itself towards the time of sundown in the softening sunlight that might shine from the skies above. Different faces somehow appeared inside the rocking buzzard house tap and bar establishment called The Buzzards Roost Bar & Grill as the band seemed to be so ever busy playing songs together delightfully spreading some real musical life about. Jay and his band were so busy pulling different instruments from the shelf to bring out, to gather brand new chops. Wow! I mean hit some hot chops on the little guitar like a mandolin "That I'd never heard before rip on it like that , a little guitar" and Cody bowing out some red hot fiddle licks with the newly discovered instrument the fiddle. Cody had mastered the songs he played on the fiddle & so good and he also provided quality sounding guitar compositions plus he sang vocals with much ease. Jay played guitar, mandolin and sang lead vocal quite often and with so much spectacular flare. Brandon on the drums and sometimes lead vocals a powerhouse drummer and very talented singer. Mark played keyboard & sax! "Like the big daddy sax man that he is." Able was on bass guitar featuring some very hot vocals often lead singing them as well. Good harmonies prevailed with good tunes all in key and the band like the professionals that they have become was not to loud but just about right for the setting and all folks.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Light The Night Walk recently named Miranda Cosgrove as the National Ambassador for the Light 

The Night Walks that will take place across North America this fall.  View a video featuring Miranda Cosgrove here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBxJE7Ule4A 

Cosgrove, known for her singing and acting in roles in television and movies such as iCarly, Drake & Josh and School of Rock, represents the teenage population heavily impacted by leukemia, the most common cancer in teens her age.  Miranda is also stepping up to honor her own grandmother.

“Join me in celebration of my grandmother, a cancer survivor, and the hundreds of thousands of walkers who support Light The Night Walks,” says Miranda.

The annual LLS Light The Night Walk raises funds for lifesaving research and support for people battling cancer. Walks will take place in more than two hundred communities across the United States and Canada.