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YWCA announces upcoming events

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

YWCA, 25 W. Rayen Ave., will feature three upcoming events: a dance-a-thon fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. March 7, a Lunch and Learn from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday and a venue for artists to sell their work from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 14 and 15.

For the dance-a-thon, sign up as a team captain and form your own team, or participate individually.

The event is open to all who are 8 and older, but team captains must be at least 18.

The cost is $15 per person for captain and members, $20 for individuals and $8 for spectators.

There will be performances by professional and cultural dance groups.

Call 330-746-6361, ext. 112, for details or to register by the deadline, which is Tuesday.

Also scheduled at the YWCA is a Lunch and Learn program from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday.

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The cost is $10 per person, which includes lunch. The deadline to register is Tuesday. To register email eskolnick@ywcaofyoungstown.org or call 330-746-6361, ext. 109.

For the art sale, all artists, male and female, who are 18 or over can sell their work for $10 per table on a first-come, first-served basis.

Artwork must be priced at $100 or less.

If artist is younger than 18, parent or guardian must reserve the table.

The YWCA will retain a 20 percent commission on all art sales.

The deadline to hold a table is March 6.

For information on reserving a table, call 330-746-6361, ext. 102.