The Child Care Services Branch of the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy is holding its ninth annual Tot Trot and Youth Fun Run on Oct. 1 at Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave.
This charity event will help the Y support families from the local communities with scholarship assistance when they are unable to pay the full cost of child care. The fund also provides aid to families in crisis and allows the Y to temporarily provide tuition assistance in the event of a family emergency.
The Tot Trot and Youth Fun Run is sponsored by Metuchen Savings Bank, who has sponsored the Tot Trot since its inception in 2008 and is a long-time supporter of the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy.
The event is rain or shine. The Tot Trot races begin promptly at 11 a.m. Pre-registration by Sept. 29 is $15, after registration is $18. All participants will receive a T-shirt, race medal and gift bag.
Families can also buy wristbands for unlimited fun for $10, which will include all games, crafts, bouncer, face painting and tattoos.