When a child reaches his or her full potential and becomes a responsible, caring, productive adult, the entire community benefits.

That's why the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley is so important. Each year, nearly 3,000 local kids are provided with engaging programs that reinforce good values and provide healthy avenues for personal growth and academic development.

For the past 38 years, our valley has come together to support the Club's mission by volunteering and bidding at the annual auction.

This fun summertime event, again co-chaired by 2009 Man of the Year Greg Amsler and his wife Chell of Salt Creek Grille, is themed "Lighting Our Future" to remind us all that the benefits of the Boys & Girls Club can be seen far beyond the lives of individual Club members.

Light up a child's future, and brighten your weekend, by attending this exciting auction! Tickets start at just $25 per couple.

Help "Light" Our Future
Saturday, June 13
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley 38th-Annual Auction
Show up: Held at the Mann Biomedical Park in Valencia.

The lineup: Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. Live auction is set to start at 7:30 p.m.

The attire: This outdoor event is held on park-like grounds, so dress casually. The event's color scheme is black and white, should you care to coordinate with your surroundings.

Make the call: Tables and reserved seating are available. General admission begins at $25 per couple. Call 254-3063 for reservations or for more information visit www.scvboysandgirlsclub.org.

Live Auction Preview
Dodger Dugout Club
From your four phenomenal seats in the Dodger Dugout Club, you'll enjoy the great view between the dugouts behind home plate in comfort with a complimentary upscale buffet and non-alcoholic beverages. donated by Todd & Karen Stevens

Seven-day Caribbean or Mexican Riviera Princess Cruise for Two
Experience soft sand beaches, exotic historical sites, glamorous boutiques and colorful local markets, plus a world of water adventures, no matter which cruise you choose. donated by Princess Cruises

Remington's "Broncho Buster"
The Broncho Buster was the first and most popular of Frederic Remington's bronze sculpture designs. donated by John & Suzy Reardon

One-year membership to Tournament Players Club of Valencia
donated by Newhall Land/TPC Valencia

Dodger's Manny Ramirez Autographed Baseball Bat
This "black bat" is sure to please any collector. Ramirez is a nine-time Silver Slugger, and one of 25 people to have hit over 500 career home runs. donated by Condie & Wood, CPAs

THUMS Island Tour and Lunch
A private tour of THUMS Oil Island, out of Long Beach, was featured on "California's Gold" with Huell Hauser. THUMS Island is not open to the public, making this item, which includes lunch, a truly unique opportunity for 10 people. donated by THUMS Long Beach Company

Orthodontic Services
Santa Clarita's most beloved orthodontist, Dr. Alan Barbakow, is known for his incredibly friendly demeanor and for achieving beautiful, healthy results. donated by Dr. Alan Barbakow

A Week in Maui with Airfare
donated by John & Janice Hoskinson

Win Any Live Auction Item for $100
Don't miss the "Lighting Our Future" raffle! You can choose from any of the trips, spectacular diamond jewelry pieces or any other awesome live auction item. This raffle is your chance to make big things happen. Just purchase your tickets for $100 each - there's no limit. A minimum of 200 tickets must be purchased, and a maximum of 600 will be sold. All live auction items are available with the exclusion of the "Head Table."