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DTSTAMP:20260504T072039
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181214T190430Z
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SUMMARY:Hobie Day
DESCRIPTION:BBBS’ annual Hobie Day provides Bigs\, Littles\, and their families with an exciting way to stay cool in the summer sun! Local sailing group the Austin CATS will provide all the equipment and expertise needed for participants to enjoy a refreshing sailboat ride and sailing lessons on the lake. Contact your match support specialist for more details. \n\n\n\n\n2018 Flickr Photo Album \n\n\n2018 Hobie Day Recap: It was a beautiful day on the water as Bigs and Littles got to exercise their “sea-legs” at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas’ 2018 Hobie Day. Approximately 100 matches showed up at Bob Wentz Park on Lake Travis to experience the unique adventure that is catamaran sailing courtesy of the Austin Cats\, a group of sailing enthusiasts who have hosted the event for close to 40 years. READ MORE. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bigmentoring.org/event/hobie-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Annual,For Bigs and Littles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T072039
CREATED:20181214T180712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T184517Z
UID:5888-1560592800-1560600000@www.bigmentoring.org
SUMMARY:Promising Futures Scholarship Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we proudly present BBBS educational scholarships to our graduating 2019 high school seniors. We will also recognize the commitment of current Littles\, aged 14 and older\, who have been matched for a year or more\, and who have promised to complete their high school education. \nFor more information\, please contact your match support specialist\, or BBBS’ Scholarship Program Coordinator\, at scholarship@bigmentoring.org or 512-807-3642.\n\n\n\nSee photos from our 2019 Promising Futures Scholarship Ceremony Flickr album\n\nRead more about our 2019 Promising Futures Scholarship Ceremony
URL:https://www.bigmentoring.org/event/promising-futures-scholarship-ceremony-2/
CATEGORIES:Annual,For Bigs and Littles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190528T194500
DTSTAMP:20260504T072039
CREATED:20190114T185122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T180215Z
UID:6082-1559037600-1559072700@www.bigmentoring.org
SUMMARY:Mercedes-Benz of Austin Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:On May 28th\, Mercedes-Benz of Austin will host its annual golf tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas at the beautiful University of Texas Golf Club. Built in the Texas Hill Country\, The University of Texas Golf Club’s championship course is 7\,412 yards\, par 71 overlooking Lake Austin and bordering the Balcones Natural Wildlife Preserve. A portion of proceeds benefit BBBS. Spaces are limited. \nJoin us for a great day of golf in support of a great cause! Learn more at https://mercedesaustingolf.dojiggy.com \n 
URL:https://www.bigmentoring.org/event/6082/
LOCATION:University of Texas Golf Club\, 2200 University Club Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78732\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Annual,Fundraising
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190428
DTSTAMP:20260504T072039
CREATED:20181003T154013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T192839Z
UID:5380-1556236800-1556409599@www.bigmentoring.org
SUMMARY:Bowl for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a roaring good time! Whether you’re Triassic\, Jurassic or Cretaceous\, make tracks to BBBS’ 2019 Bowl for Kids bowl-a-thon– where Mentor-sauruses rule the earth! \nBowl for Kids 2019 is a two-day\, dinosaur-themed bowling event that provides Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas with the funds needed to bring caring\, adult mentors to more children who need them. Over 1\,000 individuals and companies raise money for BBBS and then celebrate with a weekend of bowling\, food\, drinks\, costumes\, team photos and killer door prizes. \nMake your timeless mark by raising fund for BBBS! Form a team\, join a team or donate to help us provide more at-risk kids with with the life-changing mentoring relationships they need and deserve. Contact us for more information about scheduling a bowling slot at events@bigmentoring.org.
URL:https://www.bigmentoring.org/event/2019-bowl-for-kids/
LOCATION:Highland Lanes\, 8909 Burnet Rd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual,For Public,Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T072039
CREATED:20190206T182834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T183531Z
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SUMMARY:Amplify Austin Day
DESCRIPTION:Amplify Austin is almost here and BBBS is excited to be participating again! \nJoin us for this 24-hour fundraising campaign\, between 6 pm February 28th – 6 pm March 1st to amplify your support for BBBS and invest in kids in Central Texas. Your gift to BBBS provides life-changing mentoring services to more children in our community\, allowing them to achieve their biggest possible futures! Mark your calendar and make your gift between 6 pm February 28 – 6 pm March 1\, or get a head start and schedule your gift now at www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-central-texas  \nGifts up to $10\,000 will be matched dollar for dollar\, making your donation go twice as far!
URL:https://www.bigmentoring.org/event/amplify-austin-day/
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Annual,For Public,Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T072039
CREATED:20171113T165955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T191002Z
UID:1433-1544380200-1544387400@www.bigmentoring.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1533746896781{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1518203410046{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Bigs and Littles will celebrate the season together at our annual Holiday Party enjoying food\, festivities\, activities and gifts. Each year hundreds of matches get into the holiday spirit and spend time together enjoying seasonal crafts\, lunch\, music\, games\, a photo booth and more.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1547146577873{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”]\n\n\nBigs and Littles will celebrate the season together at our annual Holiday Party enjoying food\, festivities\, activities and gifts. Each year hundreds of matches get into the holiday spirit and spend time together enjoying seasonal crafts\, lunch\, music\, games\, a photo booth and more. Contact your match support specialist for more information. \n\n\n\n\n2018 Flickr Photo Album \n\n\n2018 Holiday Party Recap Article: It was a sparkling\, magical holiday event as Bigs\, Littles\, families and BBBS staff gathered for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas’ annual Holiday Party. More than 500 BBBS matches and families attended the event held this year at the new Austin Public Library. Read More.[/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=”6003\,6005\,6004\,6006″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” slides_per_view=”4″ hide_pagination_control=”yes” hide_prev_next_buttons=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bigmentoring.org/event/holiday-party/
CATEGORIES:Annual,For Bigs and Littles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T072039
CREATED:20171220T173637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T192443Z
UID:2857-1544277600-1544292000@www.bigmentoring.org
SUMMARY:SantaCon
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1526937459346{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1533746539792{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1543518890490{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Organized by the Big Impact Group\, a coalition of current and former Bigs and friends of the agency\, BBBS’annual SantaCon event combines fun\, friends and fundraising. Dressed in Santa suits and holiday attire\, hundreds of merrymakers come together to enjoy drinks\, ‘Reindeer Games’ and networking at select venues along Rainey Street\, all in support of the mentoring services provided by BBBS of Central Texas. \nTeams of 5 who fundraise $500 or more will qualify to participate in a variety of merry Reindeer Games\, competing to be named the North Pole Victors! All others will be put on Santa’s Naughty List! \n100% of funds raised at SantaCon support our mentoring services and allow us to serve more children and families in Central Texas. Ages 21+ only.  READ MORE[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mk_button dimension=”two” corner_style=”rounded” size=”medium” url=”https://www.classy.org/event/santacon-2018/e193916″ align=”center” button_custom_width=”360″ margin_top=”20″ bg_color=”#8247a1″]Get Tickets[/mk_button][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mk_button dimension=”two” corner_style=”rounded” size=”medium” url=”https://www.classy.org/campaign/santacon-2018-reindeer-games/c184250″ align=”center” button_custom_width=”360″ margin_top=”20″ bg_color=”#8247a1″]Register for Reindeer Games[/mk_button][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1543519392595{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;}”]\n2017 SantaCon Re-cap:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1543519480127{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: -25px !important;}”]On Saturday\, December 9th\, more than 500 Santa-clad guests and friends descended on Rainey Street to participate in the first annual SantaCon event benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas. The merry crowd raised over $8\,000 to help BBBS create more life-changing friendships between at-risk youth and caring adult mentors. It was an afternoon of fun with a serious purpose.  READ MORE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bigmentoring.org/event/santacon/
LOCATION:Rainey Street\, Rainey Street\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Annual,For Public,Fundraising
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181201
DTSTAMP:20260504T072039
CREATED:20180521T205223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T215259Z
UID:4056-1541030400-1543622399@www.bigmentoring.org
SUMMARY:Krispy Kreme Doughnuts & Bush's Chicken Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1534439891592{border-top-width: -25px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1541195350150{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]For the entire month of November\, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts stores in the Austin area and Bush’s Chicken in San Marcos will be hosting a fundraiser in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters’ work to provide life-changing mentoring services to children in need. In appreciation of customers’ donations\, Krispy Kreme and Bush’s San Marcos will provide donors with a coupon for discounted menu items\, redeemable at their next visit. \nIf you’re not able to stop by in person\, you can still help out by donating at: \nKrispy Kreme https://give.classy.org/donuts4BBBS \nBush’s Chicken https://give.classy.org/chicken4BBBS\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”5583″ img_size=”300×200″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”5584″ img_size=”300×200″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bigmentoring.org/event/krispy-kreme-doughnuts-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Krispy Kreme\, various\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Annual,For Public,Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T230000
DTSTAMP:20260504T072039
CREATED:20171110T233958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T211223Z
UID:1426-1535220000-1535238000@www.bigmentoring.org
SUMMARY:Ice Ball
DESCRIPTION:The gem of Austin’s galas. Each year\, this unforgettable evening makes a lifetime of difference for children and families in Central Texas. An elegant affair focusing on raising funds to support more life-changing friendships between at-risk youth and caring adult mentors\, the Ice Ball gala treats guests to cocktails\, fine dining\, live and silent auctions\, dancing\, music and more.
URL:https://www.bigmentoring.org/event/ice-ball-2017/
LOCATION:Fairmont Austin
CATEGORIES:Annual,For Public,Fundraising
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180805
DTSTAMP:20260504T072039
CREATED:20171113T170350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T203337Z
UID:1435-1533340800-1533427199@www.bigmentoring.org
SUMMARY:Hobie Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1518046320180{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]BBBS’ annual Hobie Day provides Bigs\, Littles\, and their families with an exciting way to stay cool in the summer sun! Local sailing group the Austin CATS will provide all the equipment and expertise needed for participants to enjoy a refreshing sailboat ride and sailing lessons on the lake.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1518046946484{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Contact your match support specialist for more details. \nSee the 2017 Flickr Photo Album[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1526942408147{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”]\n2017 Event Recap article:\nHobie Day 2017 \nSun\, water\, boats and fun! Big Brothers Big Sisters’ recent Hobie Day was a big hit with Bigs and Littles alike. Set at Bob Wentz Park on Lake Travis\, BBBS matches enjoyed the unique experience of sailing on catamarans courtesy of the Austin Hobie Cats\, a group of sailing enthusiasts who have hosted the event for almost 40 years. Over 300 matches\, families\, volunteers\, and staff turned out for the special event. READ MORE[/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=”3024\,3025\,3027\,3028″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” slides_per_view=”4″ hide_pagination_control=”yes” hide_prev_next_buttons=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bigmentoring.org/event/hobie-day/
LOCATION:Bob Wentz Park
CATEGORIES:Annual,For Bigs and Littles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T072039
CREATED:20171113T170720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T200749Z
UID:1439-1529143200-1529150400@www.bigmentoring.org
SUMMARY:Promising Futures Scholarship Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1518045893870{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Please join us as we proudly present BBBS educational scholarships to our graduating 2018 high school seniors. We will also recognize the commitment of current Littles\, aged 14 and older\, who have been matched for a year or more\, and who have promised to complete their high school education.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1533326803635{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]For more information\, please contact your match support specialist\, or BBBS’ Scholarship Program Coordinator\, at scholarship@bigmentoring.org or 512-807-3642 \nSee the 2017 Flickr Photo Album[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1533326822233{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”]\n2017 Event Recap\nBBBS’ 2017 Promising Futures Scholarship Ceremony \n“You can never have too much education.” That was one of the central themes at Big Brothers Big Sisters’ 2017 Promising Futures Scholarship Ceremony. Held June 17 at Austin Community College’s Eastview campus\, the event featured Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette\, president of Huston-Tillotson University\, as the keynote speaker. Read More[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIVVKgHFbHk”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bigmentoring.org/event/promising-futures-scholarship-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Annual,For Bigs and Littles
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180429
DTSTAMP:20260504T072039
CREATED:20171110T235312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T194531Z
UID:1429-1524787200-1524959999@www.bigmentoring.org
SUMMARY:Bowl for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Located at Highland Lanes our annual bowling marathon helps BBBS raise funds to make a positive\, long-lasting impact on children in our community. This two-day\, themed event brings almost 1\,000 community members together to celebrate a weekend of camaraderie\, fun and fundraising with 100% of the money raised going to match more children in Central Texas with the caring mentors they deserve. \nSee photos from Bowl for Kids 2017 on our Flickr album here \nSee team photos in our MyEventisTheBomb photo collection here \n  \nwww.BowlForKidsAustin.org \nFor information about event sponsorship or about the event itself\, contact our event manager at events@bigmentoring.org or by calling 512-472-5437.
URL:https://www.bigmentoring.org/event/bowl-for-kids-1/
CATEGORIES:Annual,For Public,Fundraising
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