The Lake Houston Family YMCA is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Dancing for Partners fundraising event to be held on Thursday, April 22, 2010. This year’s friendly competition will be held at the Humble Civic Center and will feature 14 community leaders paired with 14 local dance instructors. Doors will open at 6:00 pm and performances begin at 7:00 pm. Each pair will perform a short dance routine in front of an enthusiastic audience.The participants use their admission tickets as the means to vote for their favorite performers.Table sponsorships are available for $250 or $500 and will include seating for 10, extra “votes” and preferred seating.Individual tickets will be available beginning March 22 and cost $25.00 for adult and $15.00 for students (ages 5 – 18) and includes ONE vote for your favorite performer. That evening the audience can put additional funds in the fishbowl of their favorite performer.The dance couple that raises the most funds that evening will be awarded the winning trophy.
In addition to the outstanding performances by local community leaders, last years participants have been invited to perform an opening number.Each of these individuals has donated their time and talent to make the evening as entertaining as possible.Additionally, the YMCA will have a silent auction of outstanding items that have been donated by YMCA staff and area businesses.The evening will also include light appetizers, dessert and will have a special performance by our extremely talented ballroom dancers.
The Partners Scholarship Campaign is the Lake Houston Family YMCA’s annual fund drive.Collectively, over $180,000 is raised which is used as financial assistance for children and families in our community who can not afford the cost of YMCA programs.Bridge Fest, Dancing for Partners and the YMCA annual golf tournament are the special events that provide funds for the campaign with additional pledges donated by individuals and businesses in our community.One-hundred percent of the funds raised are awarded in scholarships to families in the Lake Houston area and assist hundreds of children each year in our after school child care, day camp, swim lessons, youth sports and teen leadership programs.
For additional information please contact Carol Sutton, carols@ymcahouston.org, 281-360-2500.
Administaff presents the 12th Annual YMCA Golfer’s Challenge Monday, August 17th at Kingwood Country Club. The golf tournament will be played on the Island and Lake courses. An 8:30 shotgun start played as a Florida Scramble.
For additional details, contact Carol Sutton at 281-360-2500 or email carols@ymcahouston.org. The proceeds from the tournament goes directly to the YMCA Partners Campaign. Click here to learn more about the Lake Houston Family YMCA.
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The 2009 Go Red for Women Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Houston North Hotel. At 10:30 the reception and “purse-onality” auction is scheduled to begin. From 11:30 - 1:30 will be the luncheon and special program featuring a fashion show directed by renowned style icon, Todd Ramos, jewlery designs by acclaimed Austin artist, Kendra Scott, and Emcee, ABC Channel 13 News Anchor, Ilona Carson.
Event Sponsors
The presenting sponsor for the event is Kingwood Medical Center an HCA Affiliated Hospital. The Love Red sponsor is the Observer Newspapers. The Live Red sponsors include Administaff, Joe Cleary, The Reed Foundation, Tribune Newspapers and Wells Fargo. The Learn Red sponsors include Aggie Green, Dr. Martin Basaldua and David Carpenter - The Lipo and Laser Center, Eco-Renewable Resources, Humble Cardiology Associates, K Austin & Associates, Lake Houston Family YMCA, Lonestar College - Kingwood, Walmart and Wayne Garrison. A special thanks for the centerpieces graciously donated by Danell’s Gifts and Florals. Passion Speaker sponsored by Medtronic.
Event Organizers
Chair: Gay Nord
Event Coordinator: Marilyn Gerry
Purse-onlaity Co-Chairs: Devon Alexander and Pam Dickson
Circle of Red Co-Chairs: Dawn Lawrence and Susan White
Logistics Chair: Tricia Ryan
Decorations Co-Chairs: Carol Sutton and Danell Fields
Invitations Chairs: Cami Boyett
Sponsorship Chair: Trish Oliva
Committee
Frances Andrews, Chris Bennett, Stephanie Biondolillo, Diane Blanco, Amy Brown, Ginger Burklow, Stephanie Burklow, Andrea Colburn, Kay Fitzsimons, Kim Fuller, Marilyn Harkrider, Cristie Herring, Cheryl Johnson, Layna Netek, Susan Molz, Michelle Parnell, Kari Schneider, Nancy Shortsleeve, Caroline Smith, Stacy Smith, Charlene Tackett, Seth Thorbjornsen, Rachel Waite, Cindy Weston
For more information on how you can participate as a sponsor for the 2010 Go Red Women Luncheon, contact Lindsey Mulholland at 713-610-5021. Click here to see information about the 2008 Go Red Women Luncheon.
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Kingwood Medical Center an HCA Affiliated Hospital Presents 17th Annual Bridge Fest | Lake Houston Family YMCA
Kingwood Medical Center and HCA Affiliated Hospital presents the 17th Annual Bridge Fest 2009. The theme for Bridge Fest is the YMCA is Wild About Giving! This event is put on by the Lake Houston Family YMCA located in Kingwood to benefit the Partners Campaign. Also the race this year is in memory of Howie Ryan, Race Director from 1999-2008.
Bridge Fest began as a celebration of the opening of the Lake Houston Parkway Bridge, which links the communities of Kingwood, Atascocita and Humble. A 5K (3.1 miles) race for runners, joggers and walkers of all abilities and ages. Net proceeds benefit the Lake Houston Family YMCA Partners Campaign.
Date and Time
Saturday, February 7th 2009
7:45 am - 1/2 mile kids race, 6 & under
8:00 am - 1 mile kids race, 7 - 10
8:30 am - 1 mile kids race, 11 - 14
9:00 am - Bridge Fest 5K
10:00 am Awards Ceremony
The course is a fast accurately measured USTA certified TX 9800 4ETM, 5K with only one turn, starting at the YMCA.
A medical aid station will be set up at the start / finish area and there will be water aid stations set up after mile 1 & 2 on the course.
Times will be called at each mile marker for racers. Race time and results coordinated by Ryan’s Race Management.
Race Day Parking
The first 100 individuals and/or families to register will receive a parking pass to park at the Lake Houston Family YMCA (families will receive one parking pass). Other participants can park their cars along Lake Houston Parkway, Bens View, and Kings Crossing Drive, just north of the YMCA. Additional parking is also available south of the YMCA on Magnolia Cove and the Kings Harbor parking garage. Shuttle buses will be available from both locations. Participants with parking passes must be in the parking lot by 7:00 am, no exceptions.
Packet Pickup & Late Registration
Packets for those who register before Friday, February 6th will be available at the Lake Houston Family YMCA on Friday, February 6th from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. Late registrations will continue up to 30 minutes before the start of each race event.
5K Family Fun Run
Awards to the top male and female overall finishers and the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 12 and under, 13 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 & older.
1/2 Mile Kids Race and 1 Mile Kids Race
Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in the following age groups: 3 - 4, 5- 6, 7 - 8, 9 - 10, 11 - 12, 13 - 14.
Participation in the Bridge Fest is a positive and healthy activity that not only will challenge your child’s ability but also to teach them the importance of helping their community.
Elementary School Challenge The elementary school that has the highest percentage participation in Bridge Fest of their total school enrollment will receive a trophy to display at their school and a party at their school for those who participated.
Middle School Challenge
The middle School that has the highest percentage in Bridge Fest of their total school enrollment will receive a trophy to display at their school and an ice cream party at their school for those who participated.
Spaghetti Dinner
Load up on your carbs for Bridge Fest and join us on Friday, February 6th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm for our annual Spaghetti Dinner. Cost is $5.00 per person and RSVP is requested. Please indicate on your registration form if you will be joining us.
$15.00 for 1/2 or 1 Mile Kids Races
$22.00 Bridge Fest 5K Individual
$20.00 Active Older Adult (65+)
$55.00 Family of Four ($10 for each additional family member)
All participants who register before February 2nd will receive a T-shirt with their packet. Registrations received after Feb. 2nd could be charged a $5.00 late registration fee per entry and might not receive a T-shirt.
NEW!!! Chip Timing Information
New this years is the addition of a chip timing system. All participants in the 5K race will be given a chip to record their exact time as they cross the finish line. If you do not wear a chip, you will not be timed. Chips will be distributed the morning of the race so be sure to come early!
Register Online
Instant, secure, online registration available at www.signmeup.com. Click on Event Calander, click on Bridge Fest, click on register. Online registration will close Monday, February 2nd.
2nd Annual Kiwanis Golf Ball Drop benefiting
Lake Houston Family YMCA Partners Campaign
Area Key Club Scholarships
Saturday, February 7th 2009
At the conclusion of the
17 Annual YMCA Bridge Fest 5K
Golf balls may be purchased at the YMCA beginning January 5th 2009 and cost $20.00 each or 3 for $50.00. For additional information visit www.kingwoodkiwanis.org.
YMCA Partners
The Partners Campaign is vitally important to the services the Lake Houston Family YMCA offers to the communities of Atascocita, Huffman, Humble, Kingwood, New Caney, Porter and surrounding areas. Here is what your contributions support:
After School Child Care Program
A partnership with Humble ISD, this program provides a safe, positive environment after school to over 1000 children a day. Your contribution helps to support families who are experiencing financial difficulties.
YMCA Youth Programs
Over 250 families will participate in YMCA youth programs this year because of the generosity of donors to our annual Partners Campaign. Programs include soccer, street hockey, basketball, baseball, flag football, volley ball, swimming, and parent/child programs.
YMCA National Values Camp
Supports sending young adults from the Lake Houston community to this teen leadership camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spririt, mind and body for all.
I hope that everyone enjoyed their Labor Day. Did you know that the founder of Labor Day has been a contested issue for some time between Peter J. McGuire and Matthew Maguire? Research seems to support that Matthew Maguire serving as Secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York on September 5, 1982 adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.
I would also like to thank you for your support as my business continues to grow. I am never too busy to assist you, your family, and business associates with their real estate needs. Your business and referrals are greatly appreciated. Though the market is slightly down and it has some of my fellow Realtor associates throwing in the towel, I have experienced growth in my business by over 20%. This is attributed to your continued support and my determination to set a standard in the local industry that is unmatched. Thank you and enjoy this month’s news letter.
For more information about anything posted, or if you have an event that you would like highlighted in my monthly e-news letter, contact me at 281-812-8229. Thank you and have a wonderful week.
The Lake Houston Family YMCA is located at 2420 W. Lake Houston Pkwy. in Kingwood TX works to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. Learn about what makes the Lake Houston Family YMCA unique and how you can join the Lake Houston Family YMCA today. Carol Sutton, the Marketing and Special Events Director for the Lake Houston Family YMCA, shares with you the mission of the YMCA and the variety of programs from youth to seniors. For more information contact the Lake Houston Family YMCA at 281-360-2500.
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Lake Houston Family YMCA | 11th Annual Golfer’s Challenge | August 18th 2008 | Kingwood Country Club
Save the date for Monday, August 18th 2008, for the Lake Houston Family YMCA’s 11th Annual Golfer’s Challenge. The event will be held at Kingwood Country Club located in Kingwood, TX. The proceeds raised from the golfing event will benefit the Lake Houston Family YMCA and the East Montgomery County YMCA’s Partners Scholarship Campaign. For more information about participation or sponsorship, contact Carol Sutton with the Lake Houston Family YMCA at 281-360-2500.
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Lake Houston Family YMCA | 11th Annual Golfer’s Challenge | August 18th 2008 | Kingwood Country Club
The Kids Race for the Lake Houston Family YMCA 16th Annual Bridge Fest is $14.00.
The 1/2 mile Kids Race (ages 6 and under) will begin at 8:00 am.
The 1 mile Kids Race (ages 7 - 10) will begin at 8:20 am.
The 1 mile Kids Race (ages 11 - 14) will begin at 8:40.
The 5K Race for the Lake Houston Family YMCA (YMCA of Greater Houston) 16th Annual Bridge Fest is $20.00 and will begin at 9:00 am.
A family of 4 is $49.00 with an additional $5.00 charge for each additional family member.
New this year as part of the 16th Annual Bridge Fest is the Spaghetti Dinner held on Friday, February 1st. The Lake Houston Family YMCA (YMCA of Greater Houston) will use this event as a means to kickoff their annual Partner’s Campaign. The event will begin at 4:00 and end at 8:00.
The registration forms will be available at the Lake Houston Family YMCA front desk beginning January 3rd.
Participants register and pay for only one event, but can actually participate in multiple events. The Lake Houston Family YMCA no longer pulls the race number stubs off the participants in the Kids Race so they can participate with their parents in the 5K.
Participants can register online at http://www.signmeup.com/. There is no additional charge for registering online.
Please do not bring dogs, rollerblades, or skateboards. All baby strollers will be placed at the back of the line with the walkers.
Walkers will not be timed.
Only the first 5 or 6 finishers in each category of the Kids Races will be timed.
There is an elementary and middle school challenge again this year. Please make sure your child writes in the name of their school on the registration form.
The first 100 to register will be able to park at the YMCA. All others will need to park at Town Center or off Magnolia Cove by Kings Harbor. You will also have access to the parking garage at Kings Harbor.
Packet pickup for the 16 Annual Bridge Fest will be Friday, February 1 from 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
Kingwood Kiwanis is holding their 1st Annual Golf Ball Drop at the event. Members are selling golf balls to be dropped from a helicopter over the Lake Houston Family YMCA soccer fields at approximately 10:00 am. The golf ball that goes in the designated hole, or closest to the hole, will win a prize. The Lake Houston Family YMCA (YMCA of Greater Houston) will receive a portion of the proceeds from the event.
