The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri are gearing up to celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week with an array of activities.
Club site directors and local and county officials gathered at the Pettis County Courthouse on Friday morning to kick off the event with a proclamation signing.
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