Check out our website at www.mcgawymca.org to get a sense of what the McGaw YMCA is like today.
Information
- Location:
- Evanston, IL, 60201
- Phone:
- 847-475-7400
- Mon - Fri:
- 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Sat:
- 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Sun:
- 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Events
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- 18th Annual Holiday Ceramic Sale
McGaw YMCA
Friday, December 4 at 5:00pm
Causes
McGaw YMCA - Evanston A lot of big events are in the works to commemorate the McGaw Y's 125th anniversary, and you can help make them happen. If you or people you know would like to help plan, participate in, or spread the word for events focusing on Brillianteen, Camp Echo, Y Clubs, or Adventure Guides, please contact Michelle Janke at 847.475.7400 x218 or 125anniversary@mcgawymca.org.
McGaw YMCA - Evanston
The annual Holiday Ceramic Sale fundraiser, at the McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove St., is in its 18th year. This year’s sale is Friday, December 4 (5-9 p.m.), Saturday, December 5 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.), and Sunday, December 6 (12-5 p.m.). Admission is free.
The show features 12 Chicagoland ceramists. All will be present to answe...r your questions. The ceramists are very pleased to welcome visiting artist, Debra K. Sampson, who will be showing her new raku work. All are accomplished potters-- teachers, workshop leaders, and/or gallery members. Among the talented group, Yuki Nyhan and Roberta Polfus are both featured in Lill Street’s recent international competition. Not to mention, Mary Dye, current teacher at the Evanston Art Center, who creates wood-fired pottery, guaranteed to “warm the soul.”
A wide selection of artwork is available at a variety of prices. Customers can purchase one of kind, hand-made items, for people on their holiday lists!
Each year, 20% of the proceeds from the Ceramic Sale go to support the McGaw YMCA and it’s many program areas. The generous support of First Bank & Trust of Evanston will underwrite the costs of the 2009 Ceramic Sale.
Come out to support the McGaw YMCA and the local artists! We always have a great time! Read More
The show features 12 Chicagoland ceramists. All will be present to answe...r your questions. The ceramists are very pleased to welcome visiting artist, Debra K. Sampson, who will be showing her new raku work. All are accomplished potters-- teachers, workshop leaders, and/or gallery members. Among the talented group, Yuki Nyhan and Roberta Polfus are both featured in Lill Street’s recent international competition. Not to mention, Mary Dye, current teacher at the Evanston Art Center, who creates wood-fired pottery, guaranteed to “warm the soul.”
A wide selection of artwork is available at a variety of prices. Customers can purchase one of kind, hand-made items, for people on their holiday lists!
Each year, 20% of the proceeds from the Ceramic Sale go to support the McGaw YMCA and it’s many program areas. The generous support of First Bank & Trust of Evanston will underwrite the costs of the 2009 Ceramic Sale.
Come out to support the McGaw YMCA and the local artists! We always have a great time! Read More
McGaw YMCA - Evanston Check out this exhibit at New Trier High School about the North Shore's African American community--includes history about the Emerson Street YMCA
The rest of the story: Shorefront exhibition mines forgotten history of North Shore African-American
Source: www.pioneerlocal.com
Through photographs and artifacts, students at New Trier High School have the chance to explore the history of African-Americans on the North Shore.
McGaw YMCA - Evanston
Help those in need by donating blood at the McGaw YMCA fall blood drive.
Receive a mini physical (monitor of blood pressure, iron status, temperature and cholesterol), free beverages and snacks for all donors, and the chance to save about 3 lives!
Please bring ID or Lifesource Donor Card with you if planning to donate. Be well hydrated and eat before donating.
Time:3:00PM Monday, October 26th
Location:McGaw YMCA
McGaw YMCA - Evanston Join us at the McGaw YMCA's Community Walk & Family Scavenger Hunt this Saturday! Get moving with a walk and scavenger hunt around the YMCA neighborhood, get free spinal screenings from Wellness Revolution, and free t-shirts for walk participants. Open to everyone!
Get your family moving with a scavenger hunt around the YMCA neighborhood
Time:10:00AM Saturday, September 26th
Location:McGaw YMCA
McGaw YMCA - Evanston Join instructors Marilyn Eason, David Harper, Ine Jansen, and Candus Suppelsa for four half-hour classes in our Sebring-Lewis Center Gym. Please arrive early, as space may be limited. Non-members are welcome. Bring a guest!
Four instructors. One jam-packed evening. Zero Charge.
Time:6:00PM Friday, September 25th
Location:McGaw YMCA
McGaw YMCA - Evanston
15% of your bill at the Celtic Knot on this date will go to support Adventure Guides program expenses. If you can, join fellow McGaw YMCA supporters at 6:00 p.m.
Good food for a good cause
Time:11:30AM Monday, September 21st
Location:Celtic Knot Public House
McGaw YMCA - Evanston We are currently giving 50% off the joiner’s fee through September 27 on adult and family memberships, and we offer adjusted membership rates that work for families of different sizes and different incomes. Just talk to our Membership staff, and they will be happy to assist you with the rate that’s right for you.
McGaw YMCA - Evanston
The North Shore community is invited to enjoy:
1:00-3:00pm Balloons, Face Paint, Moon Bounce
3:00-4:00pm Bob "Circus Boy" Hunt
4:30-5:30pm Thaddeus Rex (family entertainment)
5:00-7:00pm Dinner
6:30-7:30pm Storyteller Chris Fascione
7:30pm Closing Ceremony, Men's Media Network
No Reservations Necessary. We hope to see you there!
Activities for kids, free entertainment, camping.
Time:1:00PM Saturday, September 12th
Location:Dawes Park and Centennial Park
McGaw YMCA - Evanston
Two memorial services were held for Tom Hebbard here at the Y - one on Wednesday evening and one this morning. The Chinnock Lounge was filled with his friends - Y members, Y staff, community members - sharing their memories of Tom. He opened the doors of the Y in the morning in a sense far beyond the literal one.
Read Len Joy's tribute on his blog for an example.
Source: lenjoy.blogspot.com
Tom Hebbard died Friday. Tom worked the midnight shift at the Evanston Y. I never knew his last name until I got the noticed that he had died.I did my first triathlons (sprints) in 2005. That fall I decided I could improve my cycling skills by taking spinning classes at the Y. ...
Michelle R.I.P Tom H! You did an awesome job at the Front desk for many years! It was a pleasure working with such a sweet man! You will be missed!
Jan Just came back from the McGaw YMCA's farmers market. Every Wed and thurs until 3:00pm. Beautiful fruits and vegetables
McGaw YMCA - Evanston
Brillianteen Jr. is back!
This year we are doing a Broadway Cabaret.
Come and Audition on Saturday, Sept. 12th from 11am-5pm, &
Sunday, Sept. 13th from 12-4pm at the McGaw YMCA.
Time:11:00AM Saturday, September 12th
Location:McGaw YMCA
