The Door County YMCA is celebrating it’s silver anniversary this week. The organization which began it’s life in a building that no longer exists, now boasts a second program center in Fish Creek, an aquatic center that is arguably second to none & a future that seems bright. The Y’s Cindy Weber says everyone is invited to take part in the birthday celebration…[audio:http://wdor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/N1332.mp3|titles=Weber]
The late Hartley Barker & his wife, Ruth, played a significant role in helping the YMCA to grow over the years. The tree planting ceremony will be held at 11AM Friday morning at the Fish Creek program center. Weber says it’s only fitting that the birthday bash is a Door County community event…[audio:http://wdor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/N1333.mp3|titles=Weber]
There will also be live music & bounce houses for the kids at the Door County YMCA’s 25th anniversary celebration Thursday in Sturgeon Bay.