YMCA notes [March 13, 2010]  Tuesday, March 16, is the last day to register for YMCA Volleyball Clinic. This program for kids in first through sixth grade introduces the sport of volleyball and teaches the skills necessary to play. Participants will meet on Tuesday evenings, with first to third grade meeting at 5:30 and fourth to sixth grade meeting at 6:30. Hurry in and register to avoid any late fees.

For information on Lincoln Area YMCA programs and events, visit the downtown office, 604 Broadway St., Suite 1; call 735-3915; or visit www.lincolnymca.org.  The YMCA Activity Center is at the former Odd Fellows gymnasium on Wyatt Avenue.

Registration deadline for YMCA Spring Soccer and Spring Travel Soccer is Thursday, March 18. Any registrations received afterward will have a $10 late fee.

YMCA Spring Soccer is for kids ages 3 1/2 to 12 years, who will be introduced to soccer fundamentals and techniques. Participants will practice once weekly and games will be on Saturday mornings.

YMCA Spring Travel Soccer is offered as a more competitive league for kids 12-14 years old. This league will compete against other YMCAs on Saturday mornings at the Springfield YMCA soccer fields, located on the U of I at Springfield campus.

Join us Friday, March 19, for Spring Games! This Y party is for kids in first through fifth grade and will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Y Activity Center. Participants will play exciting games like Frisbee, golf, a four-square tournament, and have arts and crafts, pizza, and more. Register before March 16 to avoid late fees.

Fingerprints, fingerprints everywhere! Don't let fingerprints cramp your style. Send your kids to YMCA Fingerprint Creations. Kids will use their imaginations to turn inked fingerprints into everything from flowers to truck drivers. This creative class will be on Saturday, March 20, from 10:30 a.m. to noon for kids in first through sixth grade. Don't miss out on the crazy character making.

[Text from file received from Lincoln Area YMCA]