NEWS & EVENTS

EATSWIMRACE

SHARK WEEK AT THE Y!

SUPPORT THE MAKOS! SUPPORT THE Y!

One-Hour Swim

Sponsor a Mako swimmer in this one-hour

challenge for a penny per yard!

Free and open to all at the Y Pool!

Thursday, Feb 2    6-7 pm

Feeding Frenzy Pasta Dinner

Delicious meal lovingly prepared by Tea Lane Caterers

and served by our very own Makos!

$15 individual and $45 family tickets

Purchase tickets by calling (508) 696-7171 or

at the Y Member Service Desk!

Saturday, Feb 4   5:30-8 pm

Home Swim Meet vs. MASK

Cheer on our Makos as they race in their

last home meet of the season against Marshfield!

Free and open to all at the Y Pool!

Sunday, Feb 5   10 am-1 pm

For more information about this annual Event and/or special Sponsorship opportunities please contact the YMCA of MV Development Office at (508) 696-7171 ext. 107, or via email at ssoushek@ymcamv.org

Thanks to support from our generous sponsors

Y Masters Swimmers * Tea Lane Caterers Inc.

LIVE LOVE RIDE

 

The Y is holding a cycle-a-thon in the spirit of celebrating community LOVE this Valentine’s Day to benefit our Y Scholarship Program.  There will be 10 bikes of cyclers riding for 8 hours.  Each cycler will ride in one-hour intervals and collect donations to sponsor part of their ride.  Those who participate will take their love of cycling and spin it into an opportunity to help another member of our island community!!! Spread the LOVE!

 

SHARE YOUR LOVE FOR CYCLING

TO MAKE AN ISLAND IMPACT

 

Sign up by calling (508) 696-7171 or at the Y Member Services Desk!

Bikes are limited – sign up to be a Cycler or Sponsor now!

Coaching will be given by Y Cycle Instructors

All bikes will feature event business sponsors

Snacks and fun for all!

Open to all!

Saturday, Feb 11    8 am-4 pm

Support your Cycler by making your sponsorship gift on-line!

Individual Sponsorship

suggested donation $25

Business Sponsorship

suggested donation $100

Please don’t forget to include your Cycler’s name in Campaigner field

 

Business sponsors receive the following benefits

Inclusion of business name or logo in all event promotion

Business name or logo on sponsored bikes

Cyclists will wear business t-shirt if available

 

Cyclers and Sponsors receive the official event bracelet!

For more information about this annual Event and/or special Sponsorship opportunities please contact the YMCA of MV Development Office at (508) 696-7171 ext. 107, or via email at ssoushek@ymcamv.org

Thanks to support from our generous business sponsors

Independent Frame Corporation * Om of Motion

South Mountain Company * Tashmoo Insurance * Tashmoo Restoration

STARS + STRIPES FESTIVAL 2012

SAVE THE DATE!

Nectar’s MV

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Saturday, July 7, 2012

A very special thanks to the creators of the hottest music festival on Martha’s Vineyard

Neon Gold Records & NUE Agency

and for sharing their dream with the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard!

2011 Hosts & Sponsors

We are grateful to our generous 2011 Hosts for their continuous support

• Kay Matschullat & Allan Arffa
• Betty & Mike Bailey
• Bonnie & Merle Berger
• Marcy & Neil Cohen
• Lou & Ralph Davidson
• Kay Kendall & Jack Davies
• Sam Feldman
• Marina Kalb & David Feinberg
• Nina & David Fialkow
• Julie Flanders
• Julie Graham
• Beverly & Stuart Halpert
• Patty & Rob Liberatore
• Debbie & Dick Lochridge
• Susie Shapiro & Andy Magdanz
• Shelia & Christopher Morse
• Ellen Muglia
• David Murphy
• Cassie Murray & Bill Plapinger
• Mary & Sherif Nada
• Sarah & Bob Nixon
• Julie & Arnie Rissman
• Susan & Jim Swartz
• Susie Trees
• Lorraine & Chris Wallace
• Leone & Guy Webster
• Lynne Williams

We are grateful to our 2011 Business Sponsors for their generous support

• Beach Plum Inn & Food
• Home Port Restaurant
• Nectar’s MV
• Plum TV
• Red Bull
• What’s Up Martha
• TY KU
• WMVY Radio
• WVVY Radio

Thank you to all of our loyal event volunteers, YMCA Board of Directors and staff, who have given such dedication to making a difference in our community and supporting the Y!

2011 Event Chairs

Jack Davies, Julie Flanders, Sarah Nixon

2011 Event Volunteers
Shawn Barber, Spencer Binney, Tony Lombardi, Brian Mackey, Laurel Redington Whitaker, YMCA Staff & Development Team

For more information about this annual Event and/or special Sponsorship opportunities please contact the YMCA of MV Development Office at (508) 696-7171 ext. 107, or via email at ssoushek@ymcamv.org

COOL POOL PARTIES 2012

SAVE THE DATE!

Island Pools

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Saturday evening, July 28, 2012

Our newest and most successful fundraising event, which was one of the most anticipated events of the season, with a peek into some of the most beautiful properties on the island and a variety of island entertainment, to support a very worthy cause.

Reserve your ticket to a pool party, including cocktails, small bites and entertainment, poolside, with a beautiful island or ocean view.

Our deepest thanks and gratitude to all supporters and attendees of our 1^st annual Cool Pool Parties 2011!  It was a huge success and we couldn’t have done it without you!

A special thanks to Jack Wills University Outfitters for kicking off the event with a bang, and to all of our generous hosts and sponsors for making this event a cool success and for supporting the Y!

2011 Hosts & Sponsors

We are grateful to our generous 2011 Hosts for their continuous support

• Marsha & Patrick Ahearn
• Linda & Tyler Dean
• Julie Flanders and Sarah & Bob Nixon
• Kenn Karakul & James Held
• Virginia Mortara
• Caitlin Murphy & Peter Rosbeck
• Laura & David Ross

We are grateful to our 2011 Business Sponsors for their generous support

• Beach Plum Inn & Food
• Big Sky Tent & Party Rentals
• Bernadette Cormie
• Chilmark Chocolates
• Cleveland Farm
• Cronig’s Market
• Phil DaRosa
• Edgartown National Bank
• Farm Neck Golf Club
• Good Night Louise
• Home Port Restaurant
• Jack Wills University Outfitters
• Jardin Mahoney
• Kitchen Porch
• Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank
• Martha’s Vineyard Sharks
• Morrice Florist
• Narragansett Lager
• Offshore Ale Co.
• Our Market
• Plum TV
• Polar Beverages
• Stop & Shop
• Vineyard Cash & Carry
• Vineyard Sound
• Vineyard Vines
• Your Market

Thank you to all of our loyal event volunteers, YMCA Board of Directors and staff, who have given such dedication to making a difference in our community and supporting the Y!

2011 Event Chairs

Julie Flanders, Suzanne Lanzone, Tina Miller

2011 Event Volunteers
Amanda Adams, Derek Andrade, Annie & Jeremy Bradshaw, Guinevere Cramer, Christopher Dennen, Sarah Dennen, Stan Dutton , Eamon Dworkin, Sam Fear, Lorraine Ferro, Matt Ferro, Katie Frascotti, Charles Goldthwait, Josh Janke, Maggie Lindland, Tristan Lodge, Tony Lombardi, Brian Mackey, Hudson Maynard, Alex Mazza, Kelly McBride, Charlotte McGoldrick, Claire McGregor, Paige Nitardy, Toby Riseborough, Tyler Silliman, Madison Stirling, South Beach Lifeguards, Cathy Sutherland, Amanda Taylor, Coral Watkins, Harald Zurakowski, YMCA Staff & Development Team

For more information about this annual Event and/or special Sponsorship opportunities please contact the YMCA of MV Development Office at (508) 696-7171 ext. 107, or via email at ssoushek@ymcamv.org

2011 Event Press

“Cool Pool Parties benefit for YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard,” July 20, 2011

“The Jack Wills Fashion Show”, July 29, 2011

“Plum Picks This Week on Martha’s Vineyard”: July 15-22, 2011

2011 Photos

Click here to check out the Y’s Facebook page for more photos!