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We always hear, "April showers bring May flowers," but this year the flowers were brought by YMCA volunteers. The YMCA Youth Investment program is supported by teenagers from our community. Teens actively select, plant, water, and oversee the growth and development of the seeds and seedlings. Seedlings and young plants are sold at the greenhouse in the Valley or planted in the Youth Investment garden located at the North Y facility.
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Adin (left) gives a solid thumbs up along with supervisor Seth Williams while working at the Valley Y's greenhouse.
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This program takes a young person and cultivates their potential through mentorship and motivation. Over time one can see real growth in these individuals as they come to discover a worthwhile path realizing finally what it means to bloom.
Adin Haines is just one of many volunteers to be affected by Youth Investment, a program passionately supported by the Y for the last eight years. "It's pretty cool to watch a plant grow from a seed to a flower," he said. "It's kind of like I'm the seed trying to grow into a flower."
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Spokane's future Iron-men & -women will come together June 24 for the first of three kids triathlons. These youngsters will engage in a little healthy competition at the Central Y sure to test their strength and absurd energy supply.
The triathlon will feature four age groups: 6-7, 8-9, 10-12, and 13-15 years. Please register now at Member Services or by calling 777.9622. The fee is $20 for Program Members and $15 for Premier Members.
Two other kids triathlons will occur July 8 at the North facility and August 12 at Valley.
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