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Pleasant weather greets runners, walkers
Sunday, January 6, 2008 in Benton County Daily Record
BENTONVILLE — In spite of being rescheduled because of bad weather on the original date — Dec. 15 — the Tux on the Run Penguin Race drew a big field of 5K runners and one mile runners and walkers.


Saturday’s run will benefit area YMCA
Friday, January 4, 2008 in Benton County Daily Record
BENTONVILLE — Wintry weather in December dictated postponement of Tux on the Run, the annual 5K Run and 1-mile Family Fun Run/ Walk to benefit the YMCA of Northwest Arkansas.


YMCA Holds 'Penguin Race' Saturday
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 in The Morning News
BENTONVILLE -- The YMCA of Northwest Arkansas will hold its third annual Tux On The Run fundraiser on Saturday. Runners and walkers will start the 5K "Penguin Race" at 10 a.m. on the Bentonville square, said Kalene Griffith, vice president of the YMCA...


YMCA Seeks Penguin Race Participants
Monday, December 10, 2007 in The Morning News
BENTONVILLE -- The YMCA of Northwest Arkansas invites runners and walkers to its annual "Tux On The Run" fundraiser at 10 a.m. Saturday. Organizers are looking for more participants for the third annual 5K and will accept entries the day of the race,...


AREA SPORTS /RECREATION CALENDAR
Saturday, October 13, 2007 in Benton County Daily Record
LACROSSE YMCA Lacrosse Club The Northwest Arkansas YMCA Lacrosse Club will hold a registration and open clinic today from 2-5 p.m. at Lincoln Junior High in Bentonville.The team is currently looking for boys in grades 5-12 who are interested in learning the sport. No experience is necessary and all are welcome to come and try the sport during this hands-on clinic.The club is also looking for adults who are willing to volunteer as officials or coaches for either boys or girls lacrosse. For more information email to mcmurrin@cox.net or lacrosse@ymcanwa.org.


YMCA Lacrosse Club
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 in Benton County Daily Record
The Northwest Arkansas YMCA Lacrosse Club will hold a registration and open clinic on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 2-5 p.m. at Lincoln Junior High in Bentonville. The team is currently looking for boys in grades 5-12 who are interested in learning the sport.


Funds needed before building can start
Saturday, October 6, 2007 in Benton County Daily Record
BENTONVILLE — One is trying to establish itself as a gathering place for families and a way to provide community programs that aren’t readily available in northwest Arkansas.


YMCA brings lacrosse to region
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 in Benton County Daily Record
BENTONVILLE — In northwest Arkansas, lacrosse is becoming more than a description of some obscure sport played in other parts of the country.


YMCA Group To Show 'High School Musical 2'
Wednesday, August 19, 2007 in The Morning News
BENTONVILLE -- Disney's newest movie, "High School Musical 2," will be shown without charge this weekend at the Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. YMCA of Northwest Arkansas is giving away tickets to the movie Friday during Tiger Pride Night at Tiger ...


YMCA to present ‘High School Musical 2’
Thursday, August 16, 2007 in Benton County Daily Record
BENTONVILLE — The Northwest Arkansas YMCA will present a viewing party for the Disney Channel’s newest original movie, “High School Musical 2.” The event will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Arend Arts Center at Bentonville High School.


Event focuses on child safety
Sunday, May 20, 2007, Benton County Daily Record
BENTONVILLE — The YMCA of Northwest Arkansas held its first community outreach program — Healthy Kids Day — as the organization works toward building a facility in Benton County.


Community should lock arms to bring YMCA here
Saturday, May 19, 2007; Letter to the Editor; Benton County Daily Record
This is just a note to acknowledge Eleanor Evans’ YMCA article in the May 10 Daily Record, the timeliness, thoroughness — and accumulation of more negatives than I have observed in more than 45 years as a YMCA member across the United States and Canada, also the choice of a spokesman or opposition watchdog in nearby Fayetteville.


Founders event set for Saturday
Sunday, May 17, 2007, Benton County Daily Record
Missing Information for Lost Kids, a YMCA Founders event, will be from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Saturday at Memorial Park in Bentonville.


MILK program Saturday in Bentonville
Sunday, May 15, 2007, Benton County Daily Record
Missing Information for Lost Kids, a YMCA Founder event, will be from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Saturday at Memorial Park in Bentonville.

Farmers Insurance will sponsor the MILK program, which prepares parents in the event their children might someday be missing.


Founders Campaign wants to be built from grass roots
Sunday, May 6, 2007, Benton County Daily Record
BENTONVILLE — One of the largest nonprofit community service organizations in the country may soon find a home in Northwest Arkansas. The newly formed YMCA of Northwest Arkansas held a reception Tuesday to announce the beginning of its Founders Campaign.


New YMCA begins Founders Campaign
Sunday, May 6, 2007, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BENTONVILLE — One of the largest nonprofit community service organizations in the country may soon find a home in Northwest Arkansas. The newly formed YMCA of Northwest Arkansas held a reception Tuesday to announce the beginning of its Founders Campaign.


YMCA of Northwest Arkansas Announces Founders Campaign Kick-Off
Tuesday May 1st, Shewmaker Center at NWACC Wal-Mart Auditorium
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YMCA Gets Headstart On Fundraising
May 1st , 2007 Morning News
BENTONVILLE -- Volunteers for the YMCA of Northwest Arkansas raised approximately $75,000 before the group's founders campaign kickoff Tuesday. Most of the donations came from individuals, while some came from businesses, said Don Romoser, a mem....


YMCA Slates Healthy Kids Day
April 17, 2007 Morning News
BENTONVILLE -- The new YMCA of Northwest Arkansas needs help from organizations and businesses that support healthful living programs. The YMCA of Northwest Arkansas is a start-up organization that's planning a Healthy Kids Day to promote active life...


YMCA To Build Program In Northwest Arkansas
April 27, 2007 Morning News
BENTONVILLE -- At least $600,000 is needed to build a YMCA program in Benton County over the next three years. Anyone interested in learning more about the area's YMCA effort is welcome to attend a Founders Campaign Kick-Off at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday...


YMCA hopes to kick off fundraising campaign by late spring
Friday, March 9, 2007 in Benton County Daily Record Rogers Edition
BENTONVILLE — Volunteers are still working to bring the first YMCA to the region and hope to kick off a threeyear fundraising campaign by the end of the spring


YMCA resurects its Christian creed
Saturday, February 3, 2007 in Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Every day, 2,500 people pour into the Green Hills Family YMCA to lift weights, shoot hoops and swim. Scott Reall believes many are searching for salvation.


YMCA of Northwest Arkansas on its own
Friday, August 4, 2006 in Benton County Daily Record Rogers Edition
BENTONVILLE — Progress is being made in building what will become the region’s first YMCA — and for the first time, northwest Arkansas is going out on its own.


YMCA board takes first steps
Thursday, June 29, 2006 in Benton County Daily Record
BENTONVILLE — It will be a while before the YMCA of Northwest Arkansas opens its doors in Bentonville — but on Wednesday afternoon, volunteer board members met to get the ball rolling.


The YMCA Board of Directors
Saturday, May 27, 2006 in Benton County Daily Record Rogers Edition


YMCA Board named
Saturday, May 27, 2006 in Benton County Daily Record Rogers Edition
BENTONVILLE — The YMCA Board of Directors is ready to roll.


How to start a YMCA: Tips from Grove, Okla.
Friday, May 19, 2006 in Benton County Daily Record Rogers Edition
BENTONVILLE — Grove, Okla., started working on getting a YMCA four years ago.


Study shows need for regional YMCA
Wednesday, May 10, 2006 in Benton County Daily Record Rogers Edition
BENTONVILLE — A YMCA is now a possibility in Bentonville.Bentonville leaders want a YMCA, and the ball is rolling fast.


YMCA in Bentonville?
Saturday, April 29, 2006 in Benton County Daily Record
BENTONVILLE — Key officials want to bring a YMCA to the city — and after meeting with directors from Missouri on Monday and Tuesday, the YMCA may become a reality.