Sparta YMCA To Tackle White County Childcare Shortage
The Sparta White County YMCA constructing a new childcare center designed to serve up to 99 children and address a shortage of available and affordable care for working families. CEO Kyle Goff said the organization identified childcare as a top priority during a strategic planning process involving community leaders, business owners, and the school system. […]
Sparta YMCA Beginning Water Aerobics Classes Next Week
The Sparta-White County YMCA is offering water aerobics classes starting Monday, June 9. Sparta-White County YMCA Fitness and Wellness Director Nina Weston said water aerobics is a low-impact cardio workout done in a pool. Weston said the class is good for people recovering from injuries or people with joint issues who want less impact than […]
Sparta Rejects YMCA Generator Bid
Sparta Aldermen rejected a bid for the installation of a backup generator at the Sparta-White County YMCA during a meeting on Thursday. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the city only received one bid, and the one bid was extremely high. Tindle said that after evaluating who had received the bid package, the city realized several […]
Sparta Woman’s Club Hosting Merry Trashy Christmas Event
Trees made entirely of trash and recycling will be on display this weekend as the Sparta Woman’s Club raises funds for the Special Warriors program. Woman’s Club member Sanda Ayers said local businesses and organizations assembles the trees to show people that sometimes, trash can be turned into something useful. Ayers said the Woman’s Club […]
Sparta-White County YMCA Closing for Renovations
The Sparta-White County YMCA will close Monday for walking track and hallway renovations, with plans to reopen Halloween Day. CEO Kyle Goff said the hallway tiles have been there since 1992 and renovating has been on his wish list for a while. Goff said the new-look track will be an aesthetic upgrade, while also keeping […]
Sparta-White County YMCA Giving Out Fresh Food
Every Thursday in October the Sparta-White County YMCA will be giving out 30 pound boxes of fresh food. This food distribution comes from $1 billion in funding for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. Sparta-White County YMCA Board of Directors Secretary Topher Wiles said the YMCA was contacted at a critical time to be […]
