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Runners Club
meets Thursdays

The YMCA Runner's Club meets every Thursday at 6:15 p.m., so if you are looking for some extra motivation to run this summer, join the YMCA Runner's Club for a stretch and run.

There is no need to sign up -- just show up. Or better yet, run up.

Child care programs available

YMCA School Age Child Care -- it is time to start planning for the upcoming school year. Where will your child be during those hours before and after school? Trust the YMCA to provide age-appropriate curriculum to enhance and help support children grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. YMCA School Age Child Care teaches values and Character development is a major focus in all YMCA school-age child care programs, emphasizing the five core YMCA values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and Faith.

Hours are Monday through Friday, before care is from 6:30 to 9 a.m..

After Care is from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Children are transported by Nordonia Hills School District if they attend Ledgeview Elementary. Children attending Rushwood, Northfield, Lee Eaton and Nordonia Hills Middle School will all be transported by the Nordonia Hills YMCA bus.

Call or visit us online at www.akronymca.org for more information.

Eat for the YMCA

Come and join us as we eat our way to a new playground. Eat at Beef O'Brady's in Twinsburg July 27 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Give your server the special flier and 1 percent of your bill will be donated to the Nordonia Hills YMCA, towards Phase 2 of our playground. Pick up your flier today at the Nordonia Hills YMCA, or visit us at www.akronymca.org/locations/nordoniahills/ and download the flier in our "Upcoming Events" section.

YMCA offering
Basketball Minicamp

Signup today at the branch to attend our one week basketball specialty camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 15. Camp begins July 28.

Carnival in the Woods
is Aug. 9

Join the YMCA on our beautiful 30-acre wood located on the corner of Shepard Road and Route 82 Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a fun-filled carnival for all ages to enjoy. The event will feature Papa John's pizza, popcorn and cotton candy. Attractions include carnival games and prizes, such as an egg toss, a watermelon spitting contest, face painting, a tug of war and much more.

There will be a Kiddie Korner for children ages newborn to age 4. Admission is free. There will be coupons for Free Rosati's frozen custard to the first 50 kids.

The Panini's Parent-Child Cornhole Tournament will begin at noon. The entry fee is $5 per team. Winners will get prizes donated by Panini's. Teams must consist of one parent or grandparent and one child under the age of 18. Sign up by 11:45 a.m. Aug. 9.

Knots you
should know

Trying to tie something down, but just can't seem to get that knot just right?

Here is a chance to learn basic knots that everyone can use.

Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast or an outdoor weekend warrior, having a few good knots in your repertoire can be invaluable. Learn knots like the bowline, half-hitch, trucker's hitch and more.

This class is for ages 10 and up with a participating adult on Aug. 9 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The fee is $25, for members and $30 for program members. The fee covers the text and materials.