Got a few hours to spare on Saturday, Nov. 7? Head to the 25th annual MACOMB, IL – Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of McDonough County Bowl for Kids Sake event at Diggers College City Bowl to cheer on your favorite team! While registration has closed for teams to sign up for the yearly fundraiser for the Macombbased organization, community members can donate to a specific team or to the event.
This year's event, sponsored by Diggers and the Macomb Elks Club, will take place in two shifts: 10 a.m.11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.
(no lanes open); Saturday, Nov. 7.
"This is our longest-running fundraiser that brings together local businesses, organizations, families and community members for a great cause," said BBBS-Macomb Executive Director Sarah Baca. "Every dollar raised at our event stays local and helps us continue creating and supporting one-on-one mentoring for the youth in our community."
Tim Hallinan's, the local organization's first director who planned the first event in 2001, is serving as the afternoon emcee. CEO Dan Gleason will emcee the morning program.
Individuals interested in donating to the event, and area businesses that would like to donate items for the raffles and door prizes, can contact Baca at [email protected] or (309) 8375437. About BBBSMcDonough County/ Macomb
The Macomb/ McDonough County organization celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2025.
It all started with an idea to help local youth. The initial $40,000 for the organization came from a grant, as well as the City of Macomb. The local BBBS office was created in October 2000, with its first office, under the Hallinan, in Eisenhower Tower, and then the office moved to Prairieview Homes. The organization has been under the leadership of Sarah Baca, who had first served as an AmeriCorps Volunteer for two years with the organization, since 2020 following the unexpected death of then-director Pete Tarantola. BBBS is now located in the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Newman Center at 1401 W.
University Dr.
Last year's Pins on Parade entry from MHS Art Club.
