🌱 Summer Preview For The Parkersburg YMCA + The Giving Cup Expanding

Good morning, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Parkersburg Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 82 Low: 56.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 83 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories today in Parkersburg:

1. With summer quickly approaching, the Parkersburg YMCA released a preview of what events are in store for the season and recent renovations to improve the facility for public use. The Y highlighted some of the bigger events and activities coming for this summer including the Camp Navigator, Mud Run, volleyball training, swimming lessons, and more. Renovations include work on the men's and women's locker rooms. (WTAP)
2. The Giving Cup is looking to expand its reach in Parkersburg by opening a second location on the south side of the city, tentatively scheduled for the end of June. The Giving Cup is a donation-based coffee and drink shop operated by the Williamson Bank. The original location is inside the Lubeck branch of the Williamson Bank. The coffee shop hopes the new location will expand the footprint of the shop and add more potential beneficiaries. (WTAP)
3. On Jun. 3, the YMCA of Parkersburg will be hosting its third annual Mud Run in the city of Vienna starting at 9:30 a.m. In addition to the regular Mud Run activities every year, there will be a new event welcoming teams of five to compete for the Mud Run Cup and the title of 2024 Mud Run. You can register either online or in person at the Vienna Rec Center. YMCA members will receive a discount for their admission. (Parkersburg News)

Today and tomorrow in Parkersburg:

Monday, May 22

• Saxophonist Ethan Perry At Blennerhassett Hotel and Spa (5:00 PM)
• Meal Prep Cooking Class: Thai Salmon At The Changed Plate (5:00 PM)
• Hand Building Pottery At Parkersburg Art Center (6:00 PM)

Tuesday, May 23

• Tai Chi for Beginners At South Parkersburg Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Transformation Tuesday: Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers At The Changed Plate (5:30 PM)
• Introduction To Belly Dance At Amputee Center (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Parkersburg/Wood County Public Library extended appreciation to its supporters as the library has just eclipsed 5,200 Facebook followers. For all the updates the library has to offer, you can check the page daily and stay in the loop. (Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library via Facebook)
• Third graders at Parkersburg Catholic Schools wrapped up their economics chapter of school with their own Market Day. Market Day gave the students the ability to shop at the businesses they created in a fun class setting. (Parkersburg Catholic Schools via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all soon for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.