For all you procrastinators out there, the Y is running a special promotion to get you moving this February. We will be offering Free Classes, prizes and special promotions all[…]
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Dec
Dec
Our 2017 Winter Newsletter has been published and we a ton of new programs to help you and your family start the year off right. The Winter Session for swim lessons[…]
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Aug
Aug
Just after the kids get back to school the YMCA will start their Fall program schedule. Swim lessons, fall soccer, aerobics, and much more, begin the week of September 12th.[…]
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Aug
Aug
From August 22 through August 28th the YMCA will be closed for renovations. We will be cleaning the pool, replacing lighting, painting, refinishing the gymnasium floor, replacing the men’s lockers[…]
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Aug
Aug
Sam Alvarado completed the Bill Reeve Echo Lake Swim sweep on Saturday, finishing first in the 500 yard swim and the 1.5 mile swim. Alvarado completed the 500 yard swim[…]
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Jul
Jul
The 22nd Annual Bill Reeve Echo Lake Swim will take place on Saturday, August 13th. This year the swim is returning to Camp Beech Cliff. The Echo Lake Swim offers[…]
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Jun
Jun
The Annual Bo Lewis Golf Tournament for Camp Discovery will take place on Friday, July 8th at the Bar Harbor Golf Course in Trenton. The scramble format tournament raised over[…]
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May
May
225 participants ran, walked or strolled down Main Street for the Annual Main Street Memorial Mile. Sara Spenser kicked off the event with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem.[…]
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May
May
Registration is now open for the Semi-Annual DEFY Press Fest. The first DEFY Press Fest was held in January. More than 30 lifters competed in that event. This year the[…]
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May
May
The early morning showers tapered off just in time for the beginning of the 1st Annual Iron Dolphin Triathlon on Sunday. 73 participants participated in the inaugural race, competing as[…]
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May
May
Join us on Monday, May 30th for one of the most exciting events in Ellsworth! Run, skip, walk or stroll your way down Main Street in memory of loved ones[…]
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Apr
Apr
Over 130 runners & walkers participated in the 9th Annual Jerry Kaufman Memorial 5K on Saturday. Andrew Kephart, 31, of Ellsworth crossed the finish line first with a time of[…]
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Mar
Mar
Sunday, May 15th On Sunday, May 15th the DEFY Swim Team will be holding the 1st Annual Iron Dolphin Triathlon. Finisher Medal for each participant. Swag Bags & T-shirts for[…]
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Mar
Mar
HEROES AMONG US The Down East Family YMCA’s Annual Meeting and Awards Night will be held on Tuesday, March 29 at the Bryant E. Moore Community Center. The evening is[…]
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Feb
Feb
The 9th Annual Jerry Kaufman Memorial 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run will be held on Saturday, April 23rd. Proceeds from the race benefit the ALS Maine Collaborative, Hancock County Home[…]
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Feb
Feb
We have a ton of options to stay active over February Break. We have over 50 fitness programs, from Zumba to Tabata, offered throughout the week. Did you hit a[…]
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Dec
Dec
Give the gift of FUN, FAMILY & FITNESS with a Y Gift Certificate. What better way to show someone you care than by purchasing them the gift of health! YMCA[…]
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Dec
Dec
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join Santa for a delicious breakfast on Saturday, December 19th at the Moore Community Center from 8:00-10:30am. Enjoy a hot breakfast with live entertainment[…]
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Nov
Nov
The Y has registered with Amazon.com’s Smile Campaign which allows people to contribute to the Y while they shop online. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile[…]
09
Nov
Nov
More than 150 runners & walkers participated in the 2nd Annual Veteran’s 4 Miler on Sunday, November 10th. The race, sponsored by The First, takes place on the Sunday closest[…]
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Oct
Oct
On November 8th we are hosting the 2nd Annual Veterans Remembrance 4 miler. This Event is sponsored by the FIRST and a portion of money raised will go to WOUNDED[…]
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Oct
Oct
Halloween Activities for Saturday, October 31 3:00 – 5:00 pm: Trick or Treat at participating businesses on Main Street. 3:45 pm: Halloween Parade Line-up at Main Community Foundation (next to[…]
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Oct
Oct
The Steps for Finley 3 mile Race & 1 Mile Walk drew over 120 participants. The event was put together to celebrate Finely and all the other little babies that[…]
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Sep
Sep
More than 90 runners and walkers participated in this year’s Roger Willey Road Race last Saturday. The Roger Willey, sponsored by Willey’s Sports Center, features a 5K and 10K race.[…]
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Sep
Sep
Fall Festival for Friends and Family Friday, Sept. 25th 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. FREE EVENT! Held at the General Bryant E. Moore Community Center A collaboration of the Down East YMCA[…]
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Sep
Sep
The 3rd Annual Wilbur’s Run took place on Saturday, September 5 at the Blue Hill Fair. Phil Lebreton, 43, of Blue Hill placed first overall in the 5K with a[…]
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Jul
Jul
The 21st Annual Bill Reeve Echo Lake Swim will take place on Saturday, August 15th. This year the swim is returning to Camp Beech Cliff. The Echo Lake Swim offers[…]
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Jun
Jun
Golfers wanted! Spend an afternoon on the links to help send kids to camp! The annual Bo Lewis Memorial Scramble Golf Tournament & Auction is Friday, July 24th at the[…]
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May
May
More than 270 people, aged 3-88, participated in the Main Street Memorial Mile on Monday. Brayden Beardsley, 18, finished first in a time of 4:22.16. Brayden ran in memory of[…]
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Apr
Apr
Over 200 people were on hand for the 8th Annual Jerry Kaufman Memorial 5 K Run/Walk and Fun Run. Andrew Kephart, 30, was the top overall finisher with a time[…]