The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA will host the 18th Annual Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball on Saturday, December 13, 2008 in the Gary E. Biszantz Family Gymnasium.

Guests will welcome in the holiday season with a formal evening of live entertainment from The Heroes, gourmet dining prepared by Chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille and displays of Poinsettia species grown at the world famous Paul Ecke Poinsettia Ranch. Barbara Lee Edwards, Co-Anchor for KFMB Channel 8 News will be the Honorary Emcee. The evening will include enthusiastic bidding on silent auction items including vacation packages, one of a kind items and unique experiences.

All proceeds from the event benefit our Financial Assistance Programs & the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA.

The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA has offered quality programs and YMCA membership to all community members, regardless of ability to pay for over 40 years. Last year over 2,200 children, seniors and families received financial assistance from the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA!

In addition to offering scholarships and financial aid to individual families, the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA has partnerships with the following agencies:

The participants of these agencies attend YMCA programs and benefit from YMCA membership at no cost to the agencies or to the participants.

In supporting the Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball you join a community committed to providing quality, character-building programs for all people, regardless of ability to pay.

For more information contact Emily Coupe at 760-942-9622 x1014 or at ecoupe@ymca.org.