February 3 - April 15, 2014 AARP Tax Aide
Free tax assistance will be offered at the Waldo County YMCA, Monday and Tuesday mornings, February 3 - April 15. Appointments may be made after January 20 by calling the Y at 338-4598 or stopping by the front desk. AARP Tax Aide volunteers receive IRS-sponsored training and assistance to e-file individual income tax returns for the elderly, low-to-moderate-income individuals and families, Veterans, and taxpayers with disabilities.

March 7, 2014 Special Olympics Swim Meet
The Knox/Waldo Regional Special Olympics Swim Meet is an exciting event for children and adults with disabilities. Come join the fun and experience true joy. An awards ceremony will immediately follow the meet.

March 9, 2014 Maine Red Claws Game!

Join the Waldo County YMCA as we travel to the Portland Expo for a Waldo County YMCA Day with the Maine Red Claws! Game time is 1:00 p.m. and our participants will be brought onto the court to be involved with an on-court activity! Contact Rusty Smith at the YMCA for details, 338-4598.
Day: Sunday, March 9, 2014
Time:
Bus leaves YMCA at 10:30 a.m.
Bus returns approximately 6:00 p.m.
Fee: $25.00 each includes transportation to the game
Deadline to register is February 27. Payment is due at registration. We need a minimum of 15 participants for this trip.Must be age 10 & older to come without a guardian.Register soon to reserve your spot!!!!

March 29, 2014 ~ 35th Annual St. George River Canoe Race
Registration: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. $20 per paddler 11:00 a.m. Start
Searsmont Methodist Church, Route 131, Searsmont, Maine
Course: Race starts at St. George Bridge in Searsmont Village. Three miles of dead water, 1 mile of rapids, 2 miles of dead water and curves with one Class III drop. This race has Class II – III rapids (plus or minus depending on the water level.)

April 5, 2014 ~ 41st Annual Passy River Canoe Race
Registration: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. $20 per paddler 11:00 a.m. Start
Savage Road, Littlefield Farm in Waldo, Maine
Course: Race starts at the Littlefield Farm. The first mile is flat water with many curves. Course passes under a cement bridge to another mile of flat water followed by a short stretch of Class II rapids. A two-mile stretch of flat water to the Rolerson’s bridge, then Class I, II and III whitewater for a mile and a half, leading to a flat water stretch to the finish.

April 26, 2014 Healthy Kids Day
The Waldo County YMCA invites kids and parents to make a “play date” at the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day™. As the leading nonprofit for strengthening community, the Y holds Healthy Kids Day to bring families together to engage in fun, active play and learn healthier habits that help them grow and thrive. Activities are free and open to all.

May 10, 2014 Triathlon for All Ages
The Waldo County YMCA is gearing up for a 5th year of excitement and fun for the whole family! This is a race for everyone, after the full sprint tri in the morning for adults and teens, the children’s triathlons will begin in the afternoon. It all begins with the swim portion taking place at the Tom and Sally Savage Pool Complex at the Waldo County Y.

May 17, 2014 4th Annual Masters Swim Meet
Come join us for our 4th Annual Masters Swim Meet! Right here at the Tom and Sally Savage Pool Complex! All are welcome. Proceeds benefit our youth Bluefish Swim Team. Please visit our website to download our registration form and learn more about this event.