Tag: YMCA of Western Monmouth County
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Welcoming Week celebrates contributions of immigrants
Welcoming Week, taking place Sept. 14-23, will have members of the YMCA of Western Monmouth County hosting events to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities. Launched in 2009, Welcoming America is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that is leading the growing movement of inclusive communities nationwide. During Welcoming Week, the Freehold and Old Bridge branches will offer activities…
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YMCAs promote child protection during National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The YMCA of Western Monmouth County will observe The Five Days of Action from April 16-20, designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. On April 16, the YMCA of Western Monmouth County – the Freehold Y, the Freehold Borough Y, the Old Bridge Y, the Hightstown-East…
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Aquatic Open House set at Old Bridge YMCA on March 29
Families interested in learning about swim lessons and water safety can attend an Aquatic Open House at 8 p.m. on March 29 at the Old Bridge YMCA, 1 Mannino Park Dr., Old Bridge. Swim Starters develops water enrichment and aquatic readiness in children ages 6 months to 3 years, focusing on developing swim readiness skills through…
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Old Bridge YMCA to hold pickleball tournament March 24
The Old Bridge YMCA will hold its Fourth Annual Pickleball Madness Tournament beginning at 8:30 a.m. on March 24 at The Old Bridge Y, 1 Mannino Park Dr., Old Bridge. There will be an intermediate and advanced bracket for both men’s doubles and mixed doubles. This is a double-loss elimination style tournament, with prizes awarded to…
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Pastor heeds lessons of Dr. King during YMCA breakfast event
WEST LONG BRANCH – The YMCA of Western Monmouth County and The Community YMCA served as the hosts to its 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Breakfast. “We are proud to be part of an organization that is committed to strengthening community, and there is no better message about the legacy of service than…
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YMCA names interim president
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The YMCA of Western Monmouth County has named Sharon Halpin as its interim president and chief executive officer. Her appointment was effective on Nov. 27. Halpin was selected by the YMCA Board of Directors and will succeed Cynthia Joy, who stepped down on Nov. 22, according to a press release. “With Sharon’s…
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YMCA honors valued volunteer
The YMCA of Western Monmouth County honored volunteer Jared Katz at the 17th annual New Jersey YMCA State Alliance Celebration on Oct. 19 at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township. The alliance celebration recognizes volunteers for their service and commitment to the community by making significant volunteering contributions to programs and people at their local YMCA, according…
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Freehold basketball tournament memorializes South Brunswick teen
The Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold will hold its annual Kylie Pinheiro Memorial Hot Shot Basketball Tournament on Feb. 26 at the YMCA of Western Monmouth County, 470 E. Freehold Road, Freehold, in honor of the South Brunswick resident who was killed in a drunk driving crash at age 18 in 2007. The event, open to girls and…
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YMCA will honor Preston family
The YMCA of Western Monmouth County will host “One Enchanted Evening,” its annual gala celebration, on March 11 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. Joined by Premier Sponsor Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, the YMCA will honor the Preston family and the Graeme Preston Foundation For Life, which was formed in 2008 to honor Graeme Preston,…