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SANTA YNEZ – Approximately 500 dads and daughters of all ages bonded during an evening of dancing, games and prizes at Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA’s Cinderella’s Ball themed father-daughter dance. The dance took place over two nights inside the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA Gymnasium and Community Center.
“This is one of the most popular events we have all year,” said Adria Griggs, Community Program Director at the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA. “I cant thank our team of volunteers and community sponsors enough for helping with this event that gives these girls a lifelong memory with their dad.”
Guests were entertained by music from a DJ and had the opportunity to take a professional photo by Christine Photography in front of a castle photo booth donated by SJG Construction. Attendees also enjoyed food donated by Albertsons, El Rancho, Enjoy Cupcakes, Fresco Valley Café, Olsens Bakery, Pattibakes and Solvang Bakery.
Prizes were donated from Del Sol, Rasmussen’s, Solvang Toy Store, Gerda’s Iron Art Gift Shop, Solvang Children’s Shop, Kid’s Club, G. Wilikers, Vinhus, The Right Gift, Mie’s Beads, Going Out!, Edelweiss, Hats Unlimited, The Sock Loft, Pickett Fences, Kaylin’s Gift Boutique, Design Alternatives, Spa Elan and The Clique.
About the Channel Islands YMCA: Established in 1887, the Channel Islands YMCA is a charitable organization of seven YMCA branches serving Santa Barbara and Ventura counties including: Camarillo Family YMCA, Lompoc Family YMCA, Montecito Family YMCA, Santa Barbara Family YMCA, Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA in Santa Ynez, Ventura Family YMCA, and Youth and Family Services YMCA which operates Noah’s Anchorage Youth Crisis Shelter, the St. George Family Youth Center and My Home.
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Channel Islands YMCA serves over 46,000 individuals and provides over $1.3 million in financial assistance to families in need for child care, YMCA memberships, away and day camps, youth sports, and teen after-school programs. For more information about the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA (Santa Ynez Valley), visit http://www.ciymca.org/stuartgildred/ or call (805) 686-2037.