North Berkshire YMCA Hosted Free Family Night
 More than 300 people participated in the Y's Family Fun Night. |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire YMCA hosted the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition's the Family Place "Family Fun Night" on Friday night, Oct. 18, from 5:30 to 7:30.
More than 300 participants attended the evening's festivities, which included swimming, face painting, karaoke, a DJ dance party and dinner for the whole family.
"It was a great evening for the community," said Justin Ihne, the YMCA's chief executive officer. "With over 300 people in the Y, the place was busy. Lots of dancing, swimming and eating."
The event was part of a partnership between the YMCA and the coalition to focus on providing fun, family-focused activities to Northern Berkshire families. Family Fun night is a free event, open to any family living in the Northern Berkshire area.
“This was our biggest turn out yet," said Amber Besaw, director of the Family Place program. "It was great to see families come out and have fun together."
The Y and the coalition plan these events throughout the year; the next is scheduled for after the new year. For more information, call the Family Place at 413-663-7588 or Northern Berkshire YMCA at 413-663-6529.
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