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Yahoo
02-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The place to ‘bee' — Hooked on Books for Kids hosts annual spelling bee fundraiser
Dozens of people put their spelling skills to the test in a friendly competition Tuesday evening. On Tuesday, 15 teams sponsored by local social service agencies participated in the Hooked on Books for Kids spelling bee fundraiser. Former Burton School will offer new opportunities for local youth following revitalization The purpose of the charity event is to raise money to give underprivileged kids free books. Founded in 1990, the benefit has donated over 600,000 books in Erie County. YMCA of Greater Erie hosting annual Senior Week starting Monday 'We do everything we can through nonprofit agencies, churches, social service agents, to reach those kids who can't afford to buy a book. Those families that need books in their home so they can practice reading at home to become proficient,' said Dean Baldwin, president of Hooked on Books for Kids. Once a month, from October to May, Hooked on Books for Kids reads at Edison Elementary School and gives every child a free book. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
YMCA of Greater Erie hosting annual Senior Week starting Monday
(WJET/WFXP)– The YMCA of Greater Erie will be celebrating seniors in the community next week with plenty of activities and health screenings open to the public. The YMCA of Greater Erie will be hosting their annual Senior Week from April 7 to 11 with different activities, speakers, screenings, fitness classes, luncheons, crafts and raffles regardless of membership status. Smith's hot dogs advances in running for 'Coolest Thing Made in PA' As part of the big week, the Y will be hosting a women's wellness and job fair on Wednesday, April 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 offering health screenings, job opportunities and educational materials. Events will be held at the Eastside Family YMCA located at 2101 Nagle Road and will be free to attend for all members of the community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
