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Calling all pickleball players! Registration is now open for our Spring Fundraiser event – Pickleball Palooza.

Join us on Saturday, May 4, 2-5 pm for open play and challenger courts. We will also have:

• Tickets for spectators to attend and be in on all the goodies.
• Pickle tasting station by Boulder Pickling Company with option to purchase (a portion of proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels of Boulder).
• A silent auction kiosk for bidding and a display of some of our silent auction items.
• Extra items in your registration packets including beer vouchers for Sanitas Brewing Company (a few suites down!), pickleball stickers, and more.
• Other fun to be announced!

The silent auction will run online starting Mid-April through the event with a variety of lively items and experiences to bid on and win!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! 

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Dinking Sponsors

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The Pickleball Palooza Silent Auction is going live on Friday, April 19th at Noon!
Register online or download the app!
      

Thank you to our auction item donors! 

     Francea Phillips and Tiffany Merlo    Ken Chez

For 15 years Boulder nonprofit Project AnimalAid has been “healing the planet one animal at a time”.  In that time we have rescued over 100 TONS of medical equipment and supplies from the landfills and repurposed it by sending it to animal welfare organizations around the world. 

We currently partner with over 125 organizations in over 40 countries such as Tanzania, India, Belize, Greenland, Chile, Romania, and the United States. The supplies that we send help animals of all sizes and kinds, from squirrels at the Nebraska Wildlife Rehab Center to elephants at the Global Sanctuary for Elephants in Brazil!

2023 was our biggest year ever, shipping 24 tons of life saving supplies (the equivalent of nine elephants) to organizations that are desperate for help. We currently have a waitlist of 33 organizations hoping to partner with Project AnimalAid.

Project AnimalAid was started by Boulder veterinarian Candy Brad in 2009 when, while traveling the world, she saw the desperate need by local veterinarians for basic supplies and equipment to treat the animals in their care. She also knew that back home veterinary and human hospitals frequently had excess inventory that they had no need for. With a passion for sustainability and animals, she started Project AnimalAid from her garage, sending off just a few boxes of supplies every week. 

Here is what Executive Director, Meghan Curtis, has to say about the work of Project AnimalAid, “With the dual mission to enable animal welfare non-profits to provide quality veterinary care to animals in need and to keep valuable veterinary products out of the landfill, Project AnimalAid provides a valuable service that heals wounds, provides comfort and saves lives”.

Project AnimalAid will be holding its annual benefit, Tales for Tails, on May 11th at the Boulder JCC.

Please contact Maya Key, Development Manager development@projectanimalaid.org for more information about Project AnimalAid and visit our website at https://www.projectanimalaid.org

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.

Boulder Community Media (BCM) presents “The Arapaho Covered Wagon Redux” (Arapaho Redux), a documentary by Alan O’Hashi, which retells “The Covered Wagon,” an epic 1923 silent film.

The screening in the Boedecker Theater at the Dairy Center is free, but attendees must get a ticket for a headcount. Watch for the registration link.