YMCA to rock the holidays this Friday

Van Wert independent/YMCA information

Just a reminder that this Friday, December 23, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., the YMCA of Van Wert County will be hosting a new holiday event in Van Wert this year. “Rockin’ the Holidays at the Y” will be a free, open to the public event and will be held under the big tents and Christmas lights on the front lawn of the Y.

There will be something for all ages.  Santa will be “riding” in at 4:30pm and sticking around for any last minute photos with kids, with a photographer onsite.  Starting at 5:00pm the Fortress Band will rock out some holiday music until 6:30pm.  Also during the event, cookies, chili and hot chocolate will be available for all to enjoy.

Horse and carriage rides will be available during the entire event, as well as a chance to win some great door prizes, including PAC tickets to Steel Magnolia and Restless Heart, a $25 Pampered Chef gift certificate, 6-month Y membership and more!

For anyone who joins the Y during the event, they will pay no joining fee, this is a savings worth up to $75.  Y tours will also be available during the event.

This event is being made possible due to the following sponsors: Ace Hardware, Butler’s Bakery, Gibby’s Photography, Hughes Inn Bed and Breakfast (Santa), Jim and Sue Price Family, Mulligan’s Pub, The Fortress Band, The Times-Bulletin, Town & Country Carriage, vanwert.com, Van Wert Manor, Van Wert Propane, The Van Wert independent, WERT and the YMCA of Van Wert County.

Bring a chair and blanket and enjoy some time with friends and family.

Information about this and other events at the Van Wert YMCA can be found by calling 419.238.0443, visiting the YM website at www.vwymca.org or emailing jj@vwymca.org.

The YMCA of Van Wert County is partially funded by The Van Wert County Foundation and United Way of Van Wert County.