May
3
Manantee County YMCA Community Scholarship Campaign 5K
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Its time again for the Annual Manantee County YMCA Community Scholarship Campaign 5K Run & 1 Mile Run at the Lakewood Ranch Branch of the Manatee County YMCA
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
Registration begins at 7:00am. 5K Run begins at 8:00am.
*1 Mile Run begins at 9:00am (register prior to event and SAVE)
Come out for a day of fun and fitness!
5K - $20.00 registration for all Manatee County YMCA Members and LWR Running Club Members. $25.00 Registration fee for all others.
1 Mile - $15.00 Registration fee for participants 15yrs. of age and older. $10.00 registration fee for kids 3-14yrs. of age.
Late Registration on Race Day is $30.00
(PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A RACE PACK INCLUDING RACE T-SHIRT).
REGISTER NOW AT manateeymca.org or active.com
For more information Contact: SHAWN SIMMONS , Lakewood Ranch Branch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, Florida. 941-782-0220
Apr
20
Nothing Beats Playoff Hockey
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I am a baseball fan, true and true but I have to push my favorite sport to the rear when playoff hockey comes around. For a Tuesday night there was so much sports to choose from. My daughter wanted to go to see the Bradenton Marauders play at McKechnie Field, my favorite team the Chicago Cubs were playing the Mets on WGN and then there was the NHL Playoffs on CenterIce. We decided to watch the New Jersey Devils take on the Philadelphia Flyers (game 4) and the BlackHawks vs Nashville (game three).
The ‘ol remote got a workout tonight. During the intermission I was prompted to find a video of the Star Spangled Banner I took while we were at a Hawks - Devils game back in January at the United Center in Chicago. If you’ve ever been to a game in Chicago you know what I mean when WOW!
It reminded me of the good times we as a family can have while enjoying a sporting event, wether it be Going to a minor league sports venue, a professional venue or just sitting at home watching it on TV.
Oh, by the way. We will be at McKechnie Field tomorrow night to watch the first place Bradenton Marauders take on the Jupiter Hammerheads.
Jan
21
2010 New Balance Ringling Bridge Run - January 23rd
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This premier racing event of southwest Florida will be held January 23, 2010.
More than 2,000 runners, walkers and joggers take part in this event every January, which is followed by a free family fun festival. The four-mile race is USATF Course Certified # FL09118EBM. In addition to the four-mile race there is a one-mile family fun run that begins at 9 a.m.
Registration fees help fund healthy family programs offered by the Sarasota Family YMCA.
Race start and finish will once again be at the Van Wezel. Team prizes will be awarded for largest, fastest, best dressed and most spirited.
Free child watch will be offered again this year at G.WiZ for parents who are taking part in the race.
Packet pickup will be from 4 - 7 p.m., Fri. Jan. 22 at the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. YMCA (1075 S. Euclid Ave.) at the WWSB ABC 7 Health & Fitness Expo. The Expo includes health care professionals, athletic wear and equipment sales, nutritional products and other information. The expo continues on race day, Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For more information go to the Sarasota YMCAs website at www.sarasota-ymca.org or click here for more race information.
Dec
18
PAL Bowl to be played on January 8th
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The Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl is now scheduled for January 8th at 7:30 PM at Lakewood Ranch High School. The game features Manatee Players vs. Sarasota Players.
The PAL Bowl is run by the Manatee and Sarasota Police Athletic Leagues. Coaching for the Manatee team will be Bradenton Christian’s Allan Gerber and John Sprague from Riverview will coach the Sarasota team.
For more information, Contact - Dave Bristow, 747-3011, x2278
Nov
11
2009 Children’s Reading Day at the Children’s Garden Sunday November 22nd
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Oct
19
It’s time for the Sarasota Family YMCA’s annual Fall Fest on Friday, October 23, 2010.
The fun starts at 6 p.m. with entertainment for all ages. Enjoy a hayride, pony rides, the water park, crafts, games, trick or treating and our haunted house!
Come dressed up for the costume contest. Awards will be given for scariest, most original and best group costumes. Costume contest begins at 7:30 p.m.
At 8 p.m. there will be a flashlight prize hunt at the Alpine Tower.
This event is free to YMCA members who also receive a reduced $3 entry to the Haunted House. Non-member cost is $5 per person, and includes haunted house entry.
All members must scan in at the main building or aquatics center gate to receive a participation wristband. Non-members must check in (with photo ID) at the registration tent to receive a wristband.
Hot dogs and popcorn will be served while supplies last. You must have a wristband to eat.
For more information, contact the YMCA at 941-922-9622.
Oct
10
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
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Hope Starts Here.
Sarasota Polo Club
8201 Polo Club Lane
Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34240
October 24, 2009
7:30 am Registration opens
9:00 am Walk begins
Sarasota/Manatee 5K Walk, 3.1 Miles
The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a noncompetitive walk that gives hope for a future without breast cancer. This is your opportunity to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those we have lost, and raise funds and awareness to help end this disease.
SIGN UP to walk in Making Strides. Register online at www.cancer.org/stridesonline.
INVITE your friends and family to walk with you. Contact The American Cancer Society for a team leader kit.
RAISE donations from family, friends and coworkers. Start by making your own contribution.
VOLUNTEER at the event.
WALK in Making Strides and be inspired by powerful stories, survivors and the knowledge that you’re truly making a difference by giving hope to women everywhere.
For more information contact Martha Gilmartin at 941-365-2858 or Martha.Gilmartin@cancer.org.
Begins: 10/24/2009 07:30 AM
Ends: 10/24/2009 12:00 AM