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World's Largest Picnic

150th Anniversary Celebration!

Join Georgia Bank and Trust and The Family Y for the Miracle Concert featuring Amy Grant and The World's Largest Family Picnic:

Sunday, October 12, 2008
First Tee of Augusta
Entertainment begins @ 2:00 p.m.
Amy Grant Concert begins @ 4:00 p.m.


Tickets are $10.00 each and may be purchased online at www.tixonline.com or charged by phone at 803-278-4849. For Family Y Members Only - Two-for-one tickets through the month of August when you purchase tickets at a Family Y location. Tickets are also available at all locations of Georgia Bank & Trust and The Family Y, both locations of Boots, Briddles, and Britches, and at Anything Goes in North Augusta.

To attain the World Record, everyone must eat together @ 5:15 p.m. You can bring or purchase food at the event for the picnic, which must include a minimum of two (2) food items and a drink. Alcohol and glass containers are PROHIBITED!

Proceeds from the Miracle Concert will benefit the building of a Miracle League Baseball Field, a specially adapted field for disabled players at the Wilson Family Y.

For more information about the Miracle League, log onto www.miracleleague.com.



Frequently Asked Questions


Q: What is The Clear Channel House Family Y?
A: The Clear Channel House Family Y is a unique partnership between Clear Channel Communications of Augusta and The Family Y to build a facility to offer YMCA programs and services in North Augusta.

Q: Where is The Clear Channel House Family Y located?
A: It is located at 1147 Georgia Avenue in North Augusta.

Q: What will be offered at the facility?
A: Initially, there will be a small fitness center providing cardio equipment, circut training equipment and a group fitness room.  Several fitness classes will be offered daily.  A staff person will be available to help members begin their fitness routine.  Free child care will be provided during fitness classes.  Once the facility is up and running, The Family Y will be working to establish partnerships within the community to offer other programs and services, such as Adult Literacy, English as a Second Language and computer assistance.  Other more traditional YMCA programs such as aquatics, youth sports and summer day camps are also planned. A United Way agency is presently sharing office space in the facility as well.

Q: What are the hours of operation?
A: Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
    Friday, 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
    Saturday, 8 a.m.-Noon
    Sunday, Closed

Q: What is the mission of The Family Y?
A: The Family Y serves individuals and families in the CSRA through programs designed to build healthy spirit, mind and body, reflecting the values of the Judeo-Christian tradition while maintaing respect for all people.

Q: What is the membership policy for the new branch?
A: The Family Y is a membership organization.  The Clear Channel House Family Y will offer both Branch and Metro Memberships.  A Branch membership is honored at one specific branch while a Metro membership provides access to all Family Y branches in the CSRA.  A Branch membership costs as follows: individuals, $26.80 per month; family, $43.30 per month.  A Metro membership costs as follows: individuals, $40 per month; family, $60 per month.  Ther is a on-time Joiner's Fee of $75 for individuals, $100 for families.  To make our programs and services affordable to all, The Family Y offers a scholarship program.  Applications are available at all Family Y branches.

Q: How can I get more information?
A: Call (803) 278-0882 or Log On to www.TheFamilyY.org