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A new play by a graduate of Y-Arts’ Detroit Creativity Project delves into this sometimes-complicated, always-important relationship between fathers and sons through a series of scenes and monologues. “Jr.” debuted at the Marlene Boll Theater earlier this month and will have repeat performances at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 28.
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A new vegetable garden at the South Oakland Family YMCA will be used for day camp kids to learn about healthy eating by growing their own delicious snacks.
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The Macomb YMCA is open after a water main break last week that caused $100,000 worth of damage, closed the building completely for three days, and limited activities there for three more.
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A star-studded event in LA attended by celebrities and the gritty city of Detroit might not seem to have a lot in common, but Hollywood and Motown made a love connection this week, when a group of Detroit expatriates put on a show to raise money for the Y-Arts Detroit Creativity Project. The event was…
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A new food program at the childcare center at the Lakeshore Family YMCA provides nutritious hot lunches, as well as breakfast and snacks, for about 45 kids every day.
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Tenacity and toughness are the best descriptors for Jodie Charbonneau, a member at the Macomb Y who has gone beyond what she ever thought she could do by working out with a trainer, despite some major physical challenges,
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It’s fall, the school year is kicking into high gear, and Girls On The Run is well into the start of its fall season. This year, according to GOTR program director Jacquie Kippen, more than 900 girls are registered at Y branches and local schools. That’s one of the biggest classes since the program began.…
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The Deep River Choir, housed at the Boll Family YMCA, carry on and honor Detroit’s tradition of excellence in gospel music while mixing in blues, pop, a capella, and more. They are not large in number, but strong in spirit.