Press Releases
2025
Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5k Countdown Is ON!
Shelton, CT – October 27, 2025 – The countdown is on! With just one month until the 23rd Annual Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race, the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is inviting walkers, joggers and runners of all ages to register now...
Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day Road Race Rushes Into 23rd Year
Shelton, CT, September 3, 2025 – The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 23rd Annual Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race presented by Greco & Haines, a cherished holiday...
The Valley Needs Club Kids: Investing in After School is Investing in Our Future
SHELTON, CT [August 2025 ] In a world that often feels more divided and disconnected than ever, even the most resilient adults have felt the strain. So, imagine what it’s like to be a young person. Nearly 40% of high school students report persistent feelings of...
New Campaign from Boys & Girls Clubs: “America Needs Club Kids”… “The Valley Needs Club Kids”
Shelton, CT — [July 1] Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is proud to be part of a bold new national campaign launching this summer: America Needs Club Kids. The campaign from Boys & Girls Clubs of America is built on a simple idea: the America of...
“Go Blue for Great Futures” This June to Support Boys & Girls Club of LNV
SHELTON, CT — This June, the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley invites the community to Go Blue for Great Futures, a vibrant, month-long giving campaign that combines community spirit with shopping, dining, and doing good. Local businesses are...
Boys & Girls Club of LNV Awards Nearly $46,000 in Scholarships to 20 Outstanding Youth
Shelton, CT — The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley proudly awarded nearly $46,000 in scholarships to 20 deserving members during its 2025 Scholarship Awards Night on May 14. After nearly two decades of leading the Scholarship Committee, longtime...
The Great Give 2025: Be the Difference This Summer — Support Our Club!
Shelton, CT — The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is proud to announce our participation in The Great Give 2025, a dynamic 36-hour online giving event taking place May 7–8. Hosted by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, The Great Give...
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Announces 2025 Youth of the Year
Shelton, CT — The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is proud to announce that Alleyanna F. has been named the 2025 Youth of the Year. This prestigious title is awarded annually to an exceptional Club member who demonstrates outstanding leadership,...
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Hosts 2025 Youth of the Year
Shelton, CT — The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is proud to present the 2025 Youth of the Year Experience, taking place on Thursday, March 6, 2025. This prestigious event celebrates exceptional young leaders who have demonstrated outstanding...
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Announces 2025 Service to Youth Awards Honorees
Shelton, CT, February 2025 –The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is proud to announce the honorees for the 2025 Service to Youth Awards. The Service to Youth Awards bestows the highest honors to individuals and organizations within the community for...
2024
COMMODORE HULL THANKSGIVING DAY 5K ROAD RACE PACES INTO IT’S 22ND YEAR – HONORARY STARTER ANNOUNCE
Shelton, CT, October 28, 2024 – As Fall sets in, the 22nd Annual Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race—a cherished community tradition—is fast approaching. The road race, orchestrated by Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, is one of their major...
Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day Road Race Rushes Into 22nd Year
Shelton, CT, September 9, 2024 – The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 22nd Annual Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race, a beloved community tradition. Scheduled for Thanksgiving...
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Partners with Sugar Llamas to Sweeten the Future for Local Youth
Shelton, CT, September 3, 2024 –The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Sugar Llamas, Shelton’s premier one-stop treat shop, where coffee, donuts, and ice cream converge to create an...
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley To Host 52nd Larsen Golf Classic
Shelton, CT, July 9, 2024 – The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is excited to announce the 52nd annual John “Red” Larsen Golf Classic, set for August 12, 2024. This year, the event is proudly presented by Duct Diagnostics and will be held at the...
AriBella Italian Restaurant of Shelton Puts On Full Buffet to Surprise Lavietes Clubhouse Kids After School at the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley
Shelton, CT, June 10, 2024 – Wednesday, June 5th around four thirty in the afternoon, the Auxiliary Gym at the Raymond P. Lavietes Clubhouse (Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley) in Shelton was a buzz. The room was decorated to look like an Italian...
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley 2024 Service to Youth Awards – Tickets On Sale
Shelton, CT, April 8, 2024 – Tickets to the 2024 Service to Youth Awards are on sale now. The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Service to Youth Awards bestows the highest honors to individuals and organizations within the community for their...
2023
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley John “Red” Larsen Golf Classic to be held August 14
The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley will be holding its annual John “Red” Larsen Golf Classic on August 14. Presented by sponsors Mason Technologies Inc. and the Luise-Champagne Family, the event will be held at Racebrook Country Club in Orange, a...
Shelton Teen Named Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley’s 2023 Youth of the Year
Selected among several local outstanding teens, Emily Vargo has been named Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. The Youth of the Year title is a prestigious honor bestowed upon an exemplary young person in recognition of...
Bags that Give Back, Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Selected to Benefit from Big Y Community Bag Program
The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley (the Club) has been selected by Big Y in Shelton as the benefitting non-profit in May’s Community Bag Program. The program is an easy way for shoppers to give back to the local community and the environment as...
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Opens Registration for John “Red” Larsen Golf Classic
The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley’s annual John “Red” Larsen Golf Classic will be held on August 14 at Racebrook Country Club in Orange, a new venue for the long-running charity golf tournament. Tournament check in runs from 8-10 am, giving...
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Uses Robots in Programming; Members Freak Out
The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley has been using robots in its programming, and the members love it. “They know I’m sitting on the computer controlling Chip, but they really believe it’s reacting to their work,” says Mikayla, youth development...
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Presents Prestigious Awards to Three Community Leaders
A full house joined the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley too honor this year's Service to Youth Award winners on April 20: Nicholas and Ernestine Luise, the Basset Family Fund, and Sharon Oates. Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan and Ansonia Mayor David...
Coleman Bros. Spring Carnival Opening May 11 in Shelton; Proceeds to Benefit Boys & Girls Club
Coleman Bros. is bringing its spring carnival back to Shelton on May 11, and proceeds from the event will help support the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. The carnival runs from Thursday, May 11, through Sunday, May 21. Classic carnival rides like...
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Collaborates with Stern Center for Language and Learning to Address Social Emotional and Literacy Needs
Shelton, CT, February 2, 2023 – Youngsters in grades K-5 will soon benefit from a new collaboration between The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley and the Stern Center for Language and Learning. Through an innovative design funded by a generous...
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Opening After School Program at Oxford Middle School
Shelton, CT, January 27, 2023 – The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley is partnering with Oxford Public Schools to provide a comprehensive after school program at Oxford Middle School. Run by the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley,...
2022
Coleman Bros. Spring Carnival Opening May 12; Proceeds to Benefit Boys & Girls Club
May 5, 2022—Coleman Bros. is bringing its spring carnival back to Shelton on May 12, and proceeds from the event will help support the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. The carnival runs from Thursday, May 12, through Sunday, May 22. Classic...
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley to honor Frederick W. Serra with Raymond P. Lavietes Service to Youth Award
Shelton, CT, February 4, 2022 – The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley will be holding its annual Service to Youth Awards Dinner on June 9, where its three top awards will be presented. Frederick W. Serra will be presented with the Raymond P. Lavietes...
Bags that Give Back: Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Selected to Benefit in Big Y Community Bag Program
Shelton, CT, January 24, 2022 –The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley (the Club) has been selected by Big Y in Shelton as the benefiting non-profit in February’s Community Bag Program. The program is an easy way for shoppers to give back to the local...
2020
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Board Member, Karen Bentlage, Named Richard O. Belden Community Service Award Recipient
Contacts: Shaye A. Roscoe 203-924-7462 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shelton, CT December 1, 2020 - The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley celebrates Karen Bentlage for recently being named the 2020 recipient of the Richard O’Belden Community Service Award...
Commodore Hull Virtual 5K, Still Room for Runners
Contacts: Shaye A. Roscoe 203-924-7462 shayeroscoe@BGC-LNV.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Still Room for Runners Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5k Road Race Shelton, CT, November 5, 2020 – Registration is open for the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley’s...
Commodore Hull Virtual 5K, Registration Now Open
Contacts: Shaye A. Roscoe 203-924-7462 shayeroscoe@BGC-LNV.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Registration Now Open for Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5k Road Race Shelton, CT, October 5, 2020 – Registration is now open for the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck...
Boys & Girls Club Holds Annual Golf Classic
Contacts: Shaye Roscoe 203-924-7462 Rich Carroll 203-767-3579 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shelton, CT, August 26, 2020 – The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Lower Naugatuck Valley held its annual John “Red” Larsen Golf Classic at Brownson Country Club on...