Tee-Ball Legends

Several YMCA summer tee-ball players (ages 4-7) played at Applebee's Park on July 15, prior to the Lexington Legends game. As always, the Legends created a memorable event for all the children and their families.

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The YMCA Serving Others

Nine YMCA of Central Kentucky staff members prepared and served dinner for 42 people at the Ronald McDonald House on June 18. 



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YMCA Healthy Kids Day Fun Fest

2,500 people enjoyed FREE family fun at the 2010 YMCA Healthy Kids Day Fun Fest on Sunday, April 25 at the University of Kentucky's Nutter Field House. Thanks to UK, Alpha Phi Omega, Bounce U, Kentucky Army National Guard, Tops in Lex, WLEX 18 and Hot 102.5 FM for helping make this great event possible.



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Beaumont Centre Easter Egg Hunt

The Beaumont Centre Family YMCA held an Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, March 20. Children collected eggs, blew bubbles, played games, did sidewalk chalk and even met the Easter bunny!

YMCA Tip-off to Madness Basketball Tournament Championship Game

The championship game of the inaugural YMCA Tip-off to Madness Basketball Tournament presented by Toyota was held on March 3 at Rupp Arena. In a fitting ending to a great 16-team tournament, 4th Quarter defeated Southland 99-93 in double overtime. Former UK standouts Kenny "Sky" Walker and Dicky Lyons Jr. served as celebrity coaches. The players from the championship team received jerseys, a tour of the locker rooms and a DVD of the championship game.

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Valentine Card and Cookie Making at Beaumont Centre Family YMCA

On February 11, over 60 children made Valentine's cards and cookies as part of a free member event at the Beaumont Centre Family YMCA.

2009 YMCA Reindeer Ramble

Fall Festival

Both the Beaumont Centre and North Lexington Family YMCAs hosted their annual Fall Festivals in October, offering games, activities, snacks and prizes. A combined total of more than 1,500 people attended these two free fun family events.

Lights On Afterschool

On Thursday, October 22, several YMCA of Central Kentucky afterschool program sites celebrated "Lights On Afterschool." The YMCA recognizes that the hours of 3-6 p.m. often leave children and families with few options for childcare. Studies show that these are the peak hours for youth to commit crimes, be in or cause car crashes, be victims of crime and smoke, drink and use drugs. YMCA afterschool programs provide a safe, structured and fun solution and are offered with financial assistance to those in need.

Lights On Afterschool is an annual nationwide celebration intended to call attention to the importance of afterschool programs for America's children, families and communities.