Owen County YMCA

03/21/2026

03/21/2026

Stop by Babbs this morning and get the chance to win 50 pounds of beef donated by Keeler Farm Services. Y volunteers will be selling tickets and all proceeds will go to fund Y Aquatics.

03/19/2026

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03/19/2026

Are you tired of just sitting in the stands at the games? This is you moment! Get ready to bring all of the sideline energy to the studio! Our pom aerobics class combines sharp, synchronized movements with cardio to give you a full body burn that brings all of the game energy! No cheer or dance background? No problem! Grab a set of poms, find the beat, and let's groove with glitter!

We are excited to welcome Owen Valley Patriot Cheerleading coach Holly Murray as a Poms Group Fitness Instructor in April! Anyone can try it once for FREE. Register now by calling 812-828-9622 ext 101.

03/19/2026

🌱 Building an Ecosystem for Kids Who Need More

Lately I’ve been reflecting on the work happening behind the scenes as I build Community Learning Academy.

What I’m creating isn’t just a program.

It’s an ecosystem.

An ecosystem where kids who struggle in traditional settings don’t have to fight just to belong. A place where families who feel overwhelmed can find guidance, tools, and support. A place where social skills, life skills, and emotional regulation are taught intentionally — not assumed.

For years I’ve worked with children whose needs were bigger than what most systems were designed to support. Kids who needed more time, more patience, more structure, and more understanding.

Instead of asking them to shrink to fit the system, I kept wondering:

What if we built something that actually fits them?

Community Learning Academy is my answer to that question.

A place where:

• kids can grow at their own pace
• families feel supported instead of judged
• staff understand behavior as communication
• and community becomes part of the solution

This is only the beginning.

When we grow deep roots, we build stronger futures for our children and our community.

03/19/2026

03/18/2026