Long-time local favorite pub-and-music venue, The Sandpiper Lounge, recently donated $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach honoring the memory of one of its beloved owners, Chip Harrell who passed away last October. Chip and his brother Chuck have owned the Sandpiper, known by residents as the Dirty Bird, since 1969.
“At its heart, our Club is about helping kids in Laguna Beach and its surrounding area receive quality after-school and summer programming that delivers meaningful impact day in and day out, so it is with deep gratitude that we received the generous donation in memory of Chip,” stated CEO Pam Estes. “It is a tribute that will directly help deserving families, when they need us the most, to fund scholarships for their kids to attend the Club. Pam adds, “These donations, no matter what the amount, make a difference and is vitally important as it will touch the lives of hundreds of families we serve each year.”
The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach depends on the generosity of individuals, businesses, and foundations to fund its programs and operations. Members of the community can make a difference in the life of youth in many ways by visiting https://bgclagunabeach.ejoinme.org/gift .
About The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach
The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach service area includes Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, and the surrounding communities, and occupies three sites in Laguna Beach: Canyon Branch, Bluebird Branch, and Lang Branch. Together, they offer a nationally recognized and award winning year round Out-of-School enrichment program that focuses on the whole family. From preschool to parenting classes, The Boys & Girls Club offers an array of services that focus on; academic success, good character and citizenship, healthy lifestyles and creative expression. Being an indispensable asset to the families of our community is a Boys & Girls Club time-honored tradition. For over 60 years, The Boys & Girls Club strives to support the youth of Laguna Beach throughout of school recreation that celebrates the whole child.
For more information about The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, visit www.bgclagunabeach.org or call (949) 494-2535.
