http://marconews.com/news/play/local-rec/marconews.com Stories: Local Recreationen-usplay/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/14/eye-y-leaders-aspiring-zookeepers-and-guitar-playe/It was pre-school graduation time at the Marco Island YMCA. A whole year has just flown by and the little guys and gals will be moving on to Kindergarten. Wed, 14 May 2008 15:36:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/14/eye-y-leaders-aspiring-zookeepers-and-guitar-playe/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/12/local-recreation-schedule-may-12/  Mon, 12 May 2008 20:26:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/12/local-recreation-schedule-may-12/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/08/eye-y-funtastic-summer-y/The “buzz” around Marco Island has been the talk of the Summer Day Camp the “Y” is offering along with the Specialty Camps that will be offered during the same time period. Thu, 08 May 2008 16:12:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/08/eye-y-funtastic-summer-y/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/30/eye-y-summer-here-are-you-ready/Wow! What a great time everyone had at the Taste of Marco held last Sunday at the Esplanade. Myles Loud’s show was fantastic at the main stage and D.J. Tony D, of Jukebox Productions, entertained with his library of classic oldies. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:21:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/30/eye-y-summer-here-are-you-ready/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/24/eye-y-sharks-taste-paradise-and-more/What an exciting time at the Marco Island Family YMCA! This week started off with the fourth round of the “Shark of the Park” competition. More than 50 participants skated for the top prize. The winner, for the third time in as many events, was Connor Bowden. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:42:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/24/eye-y-sharks-taste-paradise-and-more/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/21/bowden-goes-boneless-win-ymca-skateboarding-title/Connor Bowden went boneless in topping the Marco Island YMCA Skate Board competition on Sunday. Bowden won his third straight Shark of the Park title before some 300 cheering competitors, parents and fans. Even top skateboard pro Shawn Frick stopped by to catch Bowden’s and other competitor’s routines. Boneless is a skateboard move which gained Bowden key points. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:53:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/21/bowden-goes-boneless-win-ymca-skateboarding-title/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/17/eye-y-summer-fun-way/Another week goes by, too fast, too quick. The Marco Island Family of YMCA members are getting smaller every day as folks head back home until next fall. Now it’s time to prepare for Summer Camp and all the activities that will be scheduled in conjunction with the camp. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:56:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/17/eye-y-summer-fun-way/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/10/eye-y-summer-time-and-livin-easy-my-mind/I have been kept busy this week with the layout of the May issue of the “Eye on the Y” newsletter. This newsletter is delivered with the Marco Eagle each month on the last Friday of the month. It also is mailed to all active members and distributed at all of the 2008 Corporate sponsor locations and out other retail and social places around Marco Island. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:20:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/10/eye-y-summer-time-and-livin-easy-my-mind/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/10/recreation-schedule-april-10-2008/  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/10/recreation-schedule-april-10-2008/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/03/eye-y-everything-was-just-ducky-y/My eyes have seen the glory of the swimming of the ducks — I have seen the 13th running of Miss Dottie’s Duck Derby and it was great! The ducks were patiently awaiting their turn to race down their pool lane and emerge victorious, the crowd cheered energetically for their favorites which was kind of hard to do as the ducks all looked alike. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:56:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/03/eye-y-everything-was-just-ducky-y/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/03/recreation-schedule-april-3/  Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/03/recreation-schedule-april-3/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/01/march-madness-hoops-part-easter-break/More than 45 kids, many from out of state, took advantage of their Easter break to participate in the March Madness Hoop Shoot Competition, sponsored by the city Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:55:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/01/march-madness-hoops-part-easter-break/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/26/eye-y-fundraising-laughing-matter/My sides still hurt, my jaw muscles ache, my knees are weak and my feet hurt. These are all symptoms of uproarious laughter and running around greeting folks. All of us who attended Stan’s Roast last Thursday night at the Marriott Resort and Spa are suffering from this malady. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:43:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/26/eye-y-fundraising-laughing-matter/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/26/local-recreation-schedule-march-26-2008/  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/26/local-recreation-schedule-march-26-2008/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/25/recreation-schedule-march-25/  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/25/recreation-schedule-march-25/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/19/eye-y-busy/Another week of places to go, things to do and people to see. The week kicked off on Sunday with the third edition of the “Shark of the Park” competition at the Marco Island YMCA skate park. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:42:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/19/eye-y-busy/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/14/recreation-schedule-march-14/  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/14/recreation-schedule-march-14/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/12/eye-y-duckies-are-ready/Strange noises are coming from the Marco Island YMCA; I could have sworn I heard the sound of quaking ducks somewhere in the Customer Service area. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:48:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/12/eye-y-duckies-are-ready/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/05/eye-y-biggest-announcement-month/The YMCA Gym was “THE” place to be last Saturday as the Marco Island YMCA First Annual Expo Open House was held. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:06:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/05/eye-y-biggest-announcement-month/play/local-rechttp://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/29/recreation-schedule-february-29/  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/29/recreation-schedule-february-29/play/local-rec