News & Events

Make the Papa Bear Bike Ride a part of your Father’s Day plans this year.

This year’s family friendly ride is set for Saturday, June 16, starting and finishing at West Lake Park, 4960 Lake Ave. N in White Bear Lake. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with all riders embarking on the 10- or 22-mile routes by 9:30 a.m.

The Papa Bear Bike Ride is filled with extras including actors explaining local history in period dress, free keepsake family photos, root beer and ice cream stops.

Father’s Day got its start at a YMCA in Spokane, Washington in 1909. In that spirit, the White Bear Area YMCA and White Bear Lake Area Schools YMCA Aquatic Center began organizing this White Bear area tradition in coordination with community volunteer and Rotarian Jim Muellner in 2011.

The cost is $10 per person or $25 for a family. The event is sponsored by the Y, Just Two Bikes, and is a part of Manitou Days. Proceeds will go to support financial aid programs at the Y. Register in advance online at https://mplsfd.ymcatwincities.org/PapaBear.

Form more information contact Fitness Director Kim Ustruck via phone at 651-773-2641 or by email at Kim.Ustruck@ymcatwincities.org.

School Year Hours:
Saturday and Sunday, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Summer Hours:
Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The White Bear Area Wheel Park provides a safe, positive, and structured environment where skateboarders, in-line skaters, and freestyle bikers can enjoy their sport. All levels are welcome. Contact us at 651-773-2651 if you have questions.

These kids waste no time getting in and out of the pool as quickly as possible - racing, that is.

The White Bear Area YMCA's Mariner Swim Team repeated as YMCA State Champions Feb. 12, taking the title for the second consecutive year. Fielding a team of about 150 swimmers, the Mariners (www.marinerswimteam.org) sent 99 swimmers to the state meet and won by more than 100 points.

On the way, Matt Pham set a new state record in the 100 yard individual medley, and the boys 200 free relay of Stephen Martin, Dennis Fleming, Mat Byron, and Justin Jones set the new state mark in the 18 and under age group.

State champions in individual events include Linnae Johnson, Anthony Praml, Justin Jones, Stephen, Matt Pham, Quinn Johnson, Jacob Vartti, Bailey Letourneau, Will Tuttle, Daniel Watkins, and Mikki Suchomel. State champions in relays include Colin Fleming, Dan Johnson, Will Tuttle, Andrew Praml, Josie Rosene, Mikki Suchomel, Jacquie Sittler, ReighClaire Braaten, Jacob Vartti, Justin Jones, Dennis Fleming, Stephen Martin, Dennis Fleming, Mat Byron, Anthony Praml, Bobby Goldman, and Daniel Watkins.

Changing Lives Wine Tasting & Silent Auction

Thursday, Feb. 23 | 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

Dellwood Hills Golf Club 

Join us for a wonderful evening of friendship, great wine and food, and more than $8,000 in silent auction items. Tickets are $30 per person or $100 for four.

Register online or call us at (651) 777-8103 to attend.

Best of all - your fun will help advance our cause and the mission of the Y. The evening's proceeds will benefit the White Bear Area Y's annual Y Partners campaign, which ensures that everyone regardless of age or income has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.