The pandemic put quite a kink in a decades old tradition but this year, the Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club resurrected their famous Luau. This celebration marked 54 years that our community has come together for a post-summer party that celebrates the youth of our city.

The Boys & Girls Club is so much more than an after school babysitting service for kiddos waiting for parents to get off from work. This is a place for them to build friendships (just ask Brian Sullivan, former mayor of Mukilteo and current Snohomish County Treasurer). He spoke about the impact the club had during his formative years. Brian noted that it was a place to learn about teamwork, and integrity, and community closeness. Also in attendance were Tim Taylor, lifelong resident of Mukilteo and one of its true sons, Chuck Davis, past executive director of the club for well over 40 years, and many other longtime alums who were present to welcome guests and friends to the first Luau held in the new location in Harbour Pointe. A homecoming, indeed.

The Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County has been operating since 1946. In 1961, Mukilteo’s club opened its doors on 2nd St. and they remained open until a few years ago. In March of 2019, a ribbon cutting heralded a new era of the club and last night, community members and businesses celebrated the return of one of Mukilteo’s favorite fundraisers.

Attendees enjoyed an amazing meal, lively auction activities, and late night dancing to sounds of The Machine. About 20 Mukilteo Kiwanians were in attendance, some working the event, others supporting the event through other ways. But all were there because the kids in our area hold meaning for us.

The Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club’s Luau is back and better than ever! Awesome!