Polar Bear Gala

Monday, December 5, 2022

DAR/Rob Duckett

The Polar Bear Gala, which took place on Dec. 3, included a catered dinner and dessert, auction, music and a video message from students of the Boys & Girls Club.

Several auction items fit the arctic theme of the Boys & Girls Club students.Attendees enjoyed food, music, an auction and a video from Boys & Girls Club students thanking them for their support. (DAR/Rob Duckett)
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The Boys & Girls Club of the Heartland also rode their Jingle into the Jungle float through the Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday evening. (DAR/Rob Duckett)
Boys & Girls Club of the Heartland CEO Chris Rushin speaks at the Polar Bear Gala. Boys & Girls Club gives academic support, extracurricular activities and life skills to its students. According to Rushin, Poplar Bluff’s program is one of the most successful out of the 14 in Missouri. (DAR/Rob Duckett)

Auctioneer Trey Windhorst gets the crowd going during the Polar Bear Gala charity auction. The party and funds raised went to Boys & Girls Club of the Heartland. (DAR/Rob Duckett)
Zack Stricker of First Missouri State Bank and Sarah Holt of Boys & Girls Club of the Heartland speak at the annual Polar Bear Gala on Dec. 3. (DAR/Rob Duckett)