February 24, 2010

Peninsula YMCA Breaks Ground

by Kristie Paterson

In a time when it seems that most everything is getting smaller, the Peninsula Family YMCA is doing exactly the opposite. The YMCA broke ground Feb. 20 on the Haas Family Gymnasium, the second of three major projects that will enhance the Point Loma facility. http://www.sdnews.com/view/full_story/6443676/article-Peninsul ...more

February 23, 2010

YMCA Hosts Michelle Obama

by Kristie Paterson

The Alexandria YMCA, part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington hosted First Lady Michelle Obama, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin who announced plans on Jan. 28, 2010 to help Americans lead healthier lives through better nutrition, regul ...more

February 21, 2010

KPBS Honors Local YMCA Hero

by Kristie Paterson

KPBS and Union Bank Black History Month Honoree Randy K. Jones http://www.kpbs.org/news/2010/jan/29/randy-k-jones/Active community leader Randy K. Jones is an attorney with two decades of experience in federal criminal litigation and government law. He’s a rare lawyer, who brings dedication to law, a broad national and i ...more

February 18, 2010

White’s “Inspiration”: YMCA Skatepark

by Kristie Paterson

Shaun White Photo credit: J.Grant Birttain Sierrafellers.com Shaun White isn’t the only pro to skate at the Ecke YMCA Skatepark, but he and Tony Hawk are surely the most famous. Many of the world’s best skaters hone their skills here, where they skate side-by-side with kids as young as five or younger. http://lydia ...more

February 10, 2010

Flower Company Donates to YMCA

by Kristie Paterson

When your corporate mission is to “bring smiles to millions” then it only makes sense that Vista, CA based flower grower and seller, Dos Gringos donated 450 handmade wrist corsages to the YMCA Adventure Guides Sweetheart Ball attended by girls aged 5-9 and their dads. The corsages were handmade by Suzy ...more

February 10, 2010

Reggae festival has deep roots in SD

by Kristie Paterson

If my memory and minimal mathematical abilities are correct, Monday’s 29th Annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends festival at the San Diego Sports Arena began way back in 1981 as the Bob Marley Day Festival. The first edition was held at North Park’s sadly now long-defunct International Blend coffeehouse, followe ...more