2nd Annual PCYC Gala @ the Capri
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Join us for the 2nd Annual PCYC Gala @ the Capri!
Celebrating 70 Years of Service
April 27, 2024
Featuring: Silent and live auctions • Dinner • Entertainment • Lodestar Award presentation to Jim & Anne Long and Walter “QBear” Banks • Stories of history and hope • And a fund-a-need, all to raise money in support of PCYC’s mission:
Rooted in North Minneapolis, PCYC ignites a spirit of inspiration, connection, and growth.
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PCYC Lodestar Award Recipients 2024
- Jim and Anne Long
- Walter “Q Bear” Banks
Anne and Jim Long and Walter “Q Bear” Banks are the second annual recipients of the PCYC Lodestar Award. Anne and Jim have been an integral part of PCYC for 50 years. Their countless contributions to the agency, their unwavering dedication to youth, families, education and the arts, and their commitment to the Northside, have left an indelible mark on PCYC and this community. Beloved KMOJ DJ and community member extraordinaire, Walter “Q Bear” Banks has been on the air for more than 40 years, broadcasting the Minneapolis Sound, building up the Northside, welcoming artists, and serving as the strong, creative, welcoming voice of North Minneapolis. His commitment to this community is evident, as well, through his frequent visits to PCYC and the Capri, where he lends his support to the youth, families and artists we serve.

We also invite you to join us a sponsor of this momentous occasion.
Donate to PCYC/the Capri
Learn about your options: Gala Sponsorships
Questions? Need more information? Contact Mallory or Amanda, events@pcyc-mpls.org.



