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Evanston residents halfway through 4,100-mile bike journey to raise awareness for McGaw YMCA Men’s Residence

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Published by The Daily Northwestern on October 7, 2025 Regan Huizenga, Assistant City Editor Evanston resident Mark Metz has been doing long-distance bicycle tours for over a decade. But his latest ride has a special purpose. Metz and his wife, Noreen Edwards, set off on 4,100 miles of the TransAmerica Trail in August to raise awareness about the capital campaign to renovate McGaw YMCA Men’s Residence. The couple is about halfway through their journey — Edwards’ first long distance biking trip — and the McGaw YMCA campaign has reached half of its $22.5 million goal. The two chose the TransAmerica Trail for their awareness campaign because it was the longest, Edwards said. Read full article on The Daily Northwestern website

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Curious about Camp Echo? Attend the Virtual Info Night (Oct. 21)

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Thinking about summer plans? Join us for an informal Camp Echo Virtual Info Night where you can: Meet the directors & key staff Learn about youth program highlights for 2026 Get pro tips for the Early Registration Lottery Have your questions answered in a live Q&A Whether you’re new to Camp Echo or a returning family, this is the best way to see what’s in store for summer before registration opens. Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Focus: Traditional Camp & Teen Programs Location: Zoom (link sent after RSVP) RSVP today and bring your questions (and maybe a s’more). See you online, The Camp Echo Team

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Camp Echo Announces Summer 2026 Dates 

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Camp Echo is excited to share the dates and registration details for the Summer 2026 season! Register for Youth Camp and Family Camp Together Camp Echo continues to offer the convenience of registering for both Youth Camp and Family Camp programs at the same time. Registration for all programs will open on the same dates, with the Early Registration Lottery running from December 2 through 12:00 p.m. on December 9, and Open Enrollment beginning January 6. Summer 2026 Dates The season kicks off Memorial Day Weekend with Family Camp, followed by Youth Camp programs beginning in early June. Highlights for 2026: All Youth Camp sessions will run Sunday through Friday. The Traditional Camp season will begin with three (3) one-week sessions. Session 2 will be offered as a two-week session for Teen & Adventure Trip programs. There will not be a two-week Traditional Camp program from June 14–26. However, campers

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