WARSAW — One of the Goals of the Baker Youth Club is to build the basis for a bright future. In addition to emphasizing education, health, physical fitness and social skills while teaching young people life skills, a structured daily schedule teaches them discipline, respect, relationship building and other essential components that will help them be successful in life. The BYC provides quality supervision and education programs for just under 200 members daily.

The Baker Youth Club will be hosting its annual fundraising event on March 10. Aptly themed, “A Bright Future” will highlight some of the members who will share why spending time at BYC is contributing to their future goals.

The club is pleased to announce the return of former club member Ben Higgins and his fiancée Lauren Bushnell to the event. Ben and Lauren are excited to return to the event this year.

“We are looking forward to the opportunity to share the impact BYC has on the children in the community and help raise funds to invest in the future of our children,” said Ben Higgins. Ben and Lauren will interview several of the members this year, inviting them to share their experiences at BYC.

Tracy Furnivall, Executive Director is eager for the former club member and employee to return, “We are happy to have Ben and Lauren return this year.” Proceeds from this event ensure the continuance of the programs of the BYC. “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year we are excited to share opportunities to help make the future bright for children.”

This year’s event will held at the Winona Heritage Room in Winona Lake. A new feature this year will be incorporating “Click Bid” into the silent auction. Click Bid is a mobile bidding app that allows bidding right from your smart phone! Event attendees can visit byc.cbo.io to register and start seeing the items as soon as they are posted. Chad Metzger from Metzger’s Auction will also conduct a live auction following the program.

There will be a VIP meet and greet beginning at 5:30 p.m. for Diamond sponsors. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for all other sponsors and general admission ticket holders. General admission tickets are $75. General admission tickets can be purchased online or by visiting the BYC. Contact the Baker Youth Club at (574) 267-8771 for sponsorship information.