by Rachel Hunter

The Gouverneur Middle School Builders Club is inviting families and community members to a festive evening of film, fun, and giving with its upcoming Movie Night on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Eldon B. Conklin Gouverneur Community Center, located at 4673 NY-58, Gouverneur. The event runs from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and features a screening of the holiday classic, A Christmas Story.

Admission is simple: attendees are asked to bring either a monetary donation or a granola bar, with all contributions going directly to support the Kiwanis Wildcat Backpack Program, which provides food and essential items to students in need. Organizers emphasize that everything at the event is free, making it an accessible and welcoming night for all.

In addition to the movie, guests can enjoy a Hot Cocoa Bar, a Popcorn Machine, a Guessing Game, and a Coloring Competition, all designed to bring warmth and joy to the winter season.

The event is organized by the GMS Builders Club, a student-led service organization sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Gouverneur. Builders Club empowers middle school students to take active roles in community service, leadership, and civic engagement. This Movie Night reflects their mission to serve others while building connections across generations.

Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP via email to buckmaster.brittany@gcsk12.org. All ages are welcome, and the club looks forward to seeing neighbors come together for a night of laughter, cocoa, and community care.