2013-14 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION OPENS  | |
Mankato artist and professor Brian Frink visited with YMCA preschoolers recently talking about and getting their impressions of his recent series of pet paintings.
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YMCA Preschool is accepting applications for its renowned preschool program for the 2013-2014 school year. This is one of the area's best opportunities to give children 3 through 5 a readiness and passion for learning. Through colorful activities and creative professional staff, the Y's preschool activates and stimulates intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth. Classes are two and a half hours in length. The offers several options on attending -- Tuesdays and Thursdays; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; of Monday through Friday. Options depend on ages. Children do need to be potty-trained and be within the ages 3-5 by Sept. 1, 2013. Membership is not required. For more information contact Margo Dietz or Cheryl Ballard at 387-8255.
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Take it easy at the YMCA Women's Retreat Feb. 9
A day devoted to motivation and relaxation for women takes place Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Mankato Family YMCA.
The Y's annual Women's Retreat this year includes massage, yoga, Pilates and lunch. Participants will also make their own bath crystal combinations.
The event takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Y. Cost is $25 for YMCA members, $50 for non-members.
Space is limited and early registration is recommended. Call 387-8255.
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Like Dancing? Like the Y?
Support John Kind's 'Dancing with the Mankato Stars' and you support the American Red Cross
By now you may have heard about the American Red Cross fundraiser, "Dancing with the Mankato Stars," taking place Feb 23 at the Kato Ballroom.
Among the stars performing is John Kind, the Y's executive director. John's been practicing with his dance partner, Meagan Gerber, and is determined to be the winner of not just smooth moves, but on generating contributions.
That's where you come in. Attendees can buy tickets to sit in a dancer's cheer section. The more support, the better scoring for that dancer.
They can also get points by advance votes, which cost $1 each. Please consider Contributing "votes" for John at the Y. For every $5 donated, you'll have a chance at some nice weekly raffles underway including a six-month towel and locker service and a YMCA gift and apparel package.
And, of course, you can buy your Dancing with the Mankato Stars tickets at the Y as well.
Here are the event details:
WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Kato Entertainment Center WHAT: A night of competitive dancing featuring local celebrities to benefit the South Central Chapter of the American Red Cross.
TICKETS: $15 general admission $20 VIP/dancer section $500 corporate tables.
For ticket and sponsor details caLl, 507-625-3865
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Get your business in the Y
Have you noticed the digital message boards in the Y lobby and the Life Center? Not only are these display terminals a more colorful and attractive way to provide members with the latest Y news flashes, it's an affordable way for businesses to support the Y while reaching potential customers. For $100 a month, your professionally designed message will rotate among messages at the rate of six times per hour for every hour of operation. Crunching the numbers, that adds up to 2,735 showings of your message per week, and a rate of .03 per message.
Interested? We're limiting the number of sponsors to 20, so stop by the lobby and Life Center and have a look. Email or call
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