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SUMMARY:Membership Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:At the Y\, everything we do is because of YOU! Let us show our appreciation by joining us for a day of food\, games\, prizes and MORE.\n\n Date: Saturday\, October 18\, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM -1:00 PM Location: 97 Pinebridge Avenue\, Spruce Pine\, NC 28777\n\n\nThis event is at no cost to those attending and no RSVP is required.
URL:https://www.ymcaavery.com/event/mitchell-membership-appreciation-day/
LOCATION:A.M.Y. Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County\, 97 Pinebridge Ave.\,\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States
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SUMMARY:Halloween at the Y
DESCRIPTION:THIS MONTH Halloween at the Y will be returning to the community as a historically beloved holiday event. This night is open to the public and will be fun for the entire family.\n\n Date: Thursday\, October 23\, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: BLACKBURN GYM (436 Hospital Drive\, Newland\, NC 28657)\n\nHalloween at the Y will include:– Games– Crafts– Door Prizes– Candy– Concessions and more!\n\n\nWilliams YMCA will be joined by other vendors including Pelican’s SnoBalls! This event is at no cost to those attending and no RSVP is required. Parking will be available in the Cannon Memorial Hospital upper lot with a shuttle running to and from the Blackburn Athletic Facility.
URL:https://www.ymcaavery.com/event/halloween-at-the-y/
LOCATION:Williams YMCA of Avery County\, 436 Hospital Drive\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:16th Annual YMCA Reindeer Run 5K
DESCRIPTION:16th Annual YMCA Reindeer Run 5K\nJoin us on Saturday\, December 6th from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM\, for our Annual Reindeer Run 5k! We will start at Tate Evans Park in Banner Elk. This race is for everyone – bring the whole family! You may run\, jog or walk the course – whichever you choose. The race starts at 9:00 AM. Check in and refreshments will be available at 8:00 AM. \nPick up your registration packet at the Avery County YMCA Membership Desk Dec.1- Dec. 5 or at the race between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM. \nWhy Race? \nAll proceeds from the race go towards the YMCA’s Y Access program. At the Y\, no one is turned away because of an inability to pay. We offer the Y Access program providing financial assistance based on household income and size\, and review special circumstances like medical expenses and unplanned emergencies. Financial assistance is made available through the Y Annual Campaign and grants from generous donors. \nRegular Registration Cost: (Oct. 27-Nov. 16) \n\nRegular Adult Registration: $25.00\nRegular Youth Registration (6 y/o – 11 y/o): $15.00\nRegular Child Registration: $0.00\n\nRegister by Sunday\, November 16\, to ensure you will be given a race shirt! \nLate Registration Cost: (Nov. 17 – Dec. 6) \n\nLate Adult Registration: $35.00\nLate Youth Registration (6 y/o – 11 y/o): $25.00\nLate Child Registration: $0.00\n\nRegistration Links: \nLate Adult Registration\nLate Youth Registration\nLate Child Registration\nThank you to our Event Sponsors: \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ymcaavery.com/event/reindeer-run-2025/
LOCATION:Banner Elk Park\, 210 Park Ave\, Banner Elk\, NC\, 28604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Wilson":MAILTO:Laurenw@ymcaavery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
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SUMMARY:1st Annual Pickleball for Parkinson's
DESCRIPTION:1st Annual Pickleball for Parkinson’s\nJoin us on the court and be part of something bigger than the game. This Pickleball for Parkinson’s Tournament raises critical support for Parkinson’s programs at the YMCA of the High Country\, helping individuals in our Mitchell and Avery communities stay active\, build community\, and improve their quality of life. \nWHEN: April 18\, 2026 \nTIME: 8:00 AM \nLOCATION: BLACKBURN GYM\, 436 Hospital Drive\, Newland\, NC 28657 \nCOST: Individual Registration\, $25/Members $35/Non-Members \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nThank you to our sponsors:  \n \n 
URL:https://www.ymcaavery.com/event/pickleball-for-parkinsons/
LOCATION:Williams YMCA of Avery County\, 436 Hospital Drive\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Faith Boyette":MAILTO:faithb@ymcaavery.org
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SUMMARY:2026 Healthy Kids Day®
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public\, this annual event features a day of fun-filled activities to celebrate kids being kids! Sponsored nationally by Peanuts and Gatorade\, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to prepare Avery County families for a safe\, healthy and fun summer. This event will be hosted at the Blackburn Athletic Facility. Some featured activities include Block Fest\, a magician\, inflatables\, food trucks\, and various community resource vendors. Additionally\, we will be hosting an Open House of our main facility during normal business hours (8:00 AM-4:00 PM). \nActivities at Healthy Kids Day:\nCommunity Resource Vendors\nBlock Fest\nTie-Dye\nFace Painting\nBounce Houses\nMagician\nFood Trucks\nThank You to Our Sponsors:
URL:https://www.ymcaavery.com/event/hkd2026/
LOCATION:Williams YMCA of Avery County\, 436 Hospital Drive\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mollie Allen":MAILTO:molliea@ymcaavery.org
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