YMCA ValenTEEN Dance
The Greater Pittston YMCA is offering a fun and safe way for youths to spend Valentine's Day weekend.
The Y will host a ValenTEEN Dance on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the gymnasium of the Pittston organization. Cost of the dance is $5. Children up to 14-years-old are welcome to attend. The dance is being sponsored by the YMCA Piranhas Swim Team and the Childcare Department.
"This is the first year for the dance," said Judy Rostkowski, aquatics director. "It is fun, safe way for kids to get together. It also gives parents a night out for Valentine's Day."
Swim team parents and YMCA staff are chaperoning the dance. Swim team members and childcare are working to make decorations for the dance, she said.
"The kids are excited," said Ronide Louis-Hypolite, childcare director. "This is our way of telling the kids we love them."
Proceeds from the dance will be used to sponsor the Piranhas' Spring Banquet. The Piranhas Swim Team runs from September to March and is composed of youths ages 5 to 14-years-old. A summer swim team is also held from April to August. The Piranhas have competed in five meets this year.
"Our 8-10-year-olds are exceptional," said Rostkowski. "The whole team is motivated and dedicated."
Support the Piranhas Swim Team on Feb. 13 at the ValenTEEN Dance! For more information, call the Greater Pittston YMCA at 570-655-2255 ext. 107 or emial: lcowher@greaterpittstonymca.org.
