Holiday Happenings are on tap at your Local Y!

Avon (French Creek) Family Branch
Winter Wonderland day with the Lake Erie Crushers
Holiday programs A picture with Santa and Stomper, the Lake Erie Crushers mascot, at the Crushers stadium.

3 days of Drop & Shop
November 26: 5:30 am-12:30 PM
December 10: 6-10PM
December 19: 2-6 PM

Not Forgotten Box
Drop off toy donations for the Elyria Salvation Army at the Not Forgotten Box in the lobby. Toys will benefit Lorain County families in need.

Holiday Dance Camps
(Members $40, Program Members $80)

Sugarplum Fairy Dance Camp (4-6 yrs)
9 am-11 am and 5 pm-7 pm, Dec. 20-22

Nutcracker Dance Camp (6-10 years)
Noon to 2 pm, Dec. 20-22

Pretty Princess Dance Camp (4-6 yrs)
9 am-11 am and 5 pm-7 pm, Dec. 27-29
New Years Dance Party, (6-10 yrs)
Noon-2 pm

Euclid Family Branch
Holiday Shopping Trip for Collaborative Parents
On Dec. 18, Collaborative Parents' kids will visit a Kris Kringle Shop at Walmart, where they can "shop" for their parents and siblings. Everyone will come back to the branch for pizza with Santa and a Food Basket giveaway.

Holiday Toy Collection
Bring toys for needy Cuyahoga County residents to the Holiday Toy Collection box in the lobby, now through the week of Christmas.

Toys for Tots
Delivery of Toys for Tots. Pre-sign-up required. Check with he front desk for more details.

Geauga Family Branch
Holiday Gift Collection/ Giving Tree
Bring your gifts and food items to the branch to benefit two organizations: Job and Family Services of Geauga County, and Woman Safe, a safe house for victims of domestic violence.

A giving tree with ornaments that lists specific items to purchase for each organization is in the lobby, as is a large collection box. Through Dec. 17.

Hillcrest Family Branch
Breakfast with Santa
Friday, Dec. 4, 8 am to 10 am at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2154 S.O.M. Center Road, Mayfield Hts., OH 44124.

Lakewood Family Branch
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 11, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. at the branch.Open to members, program members, and community members.

Ridgewood Family Branch
Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 11, 9 am– 11 am at the Health Education Center. Cost: Adults: $7, Children 12: $6. Ages 2 and under are free. Open to public.

School’s Out Fundays
We're featuring School's Out Fun Days during the holiday break from 7:30 am to 6 pm. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members.

Y-Express Black Friday Turkey Burn
Group exercise marathon! Friday, Nov. 26, 8 am to Noon.

Southeast Family Branch
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 4, 8:30 am - 10 am. Cost: $9 for adults and $6 for children. Seating is limited so buy your tickets today!

Christmas Giving Tree
Throughout the month of November/December, we'll have a Giving Tree and Collection Box located in the lobby. Presents will be donated presents to a local family.

Parents Night Out
Dec. 17

“Christmas Edition” Holiday Fun Days
Dec. 20, Dec. 23, Dec. 27, Dec. 30.

West Park Family Branch
Breakfast With Santa
Saturday, Dec. 11 from 8-10 am at West Park Station, 17015 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH. West Park Station is providing the breakfast meal. Cost is $10/adult and $6/children. Proceeds benefit the Strong Kids Campaign. Advance registration required due to limited space. (Capacity 130)

Christmas trees are available in front of West Park Branch from Friday, November 26 through Thursday, Dec. 23.

Holiday Adult Basketball Tournament
Any current, former, or new team in either the 6’3’’ and under or 40+ division is invited! Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11 – 12, Monday and Wednesday, Dec. 13 and 15, if needed. $100 entry fee per team and complete roster is due Wednesday, Dec. 1. Contact Bob Mori at roundtripper33@aol.com

West Shore Family Branch
Holiday Fun Days
For children ages 5-12. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, Monday – Thursday, Dec. 20 – Dec. 23, Monday – Thursday, Dec. 27 – Dec. 30. Contact Kevin Skrzyniecki, Program Coordinator for more details. (440) 871-6885

Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the Chic-fil-A, Westgate Mall, 20801 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River. Tickets are $8 for adults $5 for children ages 2-12. Children under 2 are free. Proceeds to benefit the 2010 Strong Kids Campaign.

Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 18 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. at the Copper Cup, 688 Dover Center Road, Westlake. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 2-12. Children under 2 are free. Proceeds to benefit the 2010 Strong Kids Campaign. Please call the West Shore Family YMCA at (440) 871-6885 for more details.

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

Be aware of your surroundings and of those around you.
Secure your valuables. Lock your locker when visiting us and using our facilities. The YMCA of Greater Cleveland is not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen items, nor for items left unattended.
Lock your car.
Do not leave valuables in plain sight. Lock them in your trunk or in the glove compartment of your vehicle.
At night, walk in well lighted areas, in pairs or in groups.