HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Thursday, Dec. 7, all supporters of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson are invited to the Youth of the Year Banquet. Three finalists will compete for the title of 2018 Hutchinson Youth of the Year. Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. The winner will advance to the statewide competition.

The banquet will be held at Memorial Hall at 101 S. Walnut from 6:30 to 9 p.m. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited to the first 225 guests.

Guests will enjoy dinner from Olive Garden, as well as coffee and dessert from Scuttlebutt’s.

The evening will feature a live auction of six different packages, as well as a fund-the-need auction to raise money to provide opportunities and experiences to club members.

Guests may RSVP online at www.bgchutch.com, or by calling Lindsey at (620) 665-7171 ext. 104.

The Hutchinson Boys & Girls Club is one of over 4,000 clubs located across the country serving 4.1 million youth. The Hutchinson Club has nearly 1,000 members each year and provides programs in the areas of education and career; character and leadership; health and life skills; the arts and sports, fitness and recreation.

Each club is locally funded and is dependent upon the generosity of the community it serves.