301 Old Highway 99 N
Tenino
WA
Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) will host a Grand Opening Celebration and ribbon cutting for the The Bruno & Evelyne Betti Teen Center at the Tenino branch on Thursday, November 14, 5-6:30 pm.
Doors open at 5:00 pm and a brief program will follow at 5:30 pm recognizing the legacy of The Bruno & Evelyn Betti Foundation and the support from Tenino school and community partners who helped make the Club Teen Center a possibility. An official ribbon cutting, youth-led Teen Center tours, and reception will follow.
The Bruno & Evelyne Betti Teen Center will feature a dedicated space for youth grades 6-12 to foster learning, innovation, and activity. The Tenino Branch opened its doors at the start of the 2016-17 school year, operating out of the Tenino Elementary multipurpose room and focusing on programs for members in grades K-8. Its membership has grown to 96 registered members with an average daily attendance of 57, necessitating a stand-alone space for teen members. An estimated average of 25 teens will use the Teen Center on a daily basis. Both spaces offer youth a safe place for structured enrichment programs when school is not in session.
