Young Mariners Foundation Plans 'Keeping Kids on Course' Gala

The Young Mariners Foundation (YMF) is planning its fourth annual Keeping Kids on Course gala to benefit underserved students in Stamford and Greenwich.

The April 16 gala, which will be held at Stamford Yacht Club from 6 to 9:30 p.m., will honor Stamford Mayor David Martin and Judy Martin, founders of Starfish Connection Inc., a partner of YMF. The evening will feature cocktails, a light dinner, silent and live auctions, and live Jazz from the Paul Kemper All Stars.

Young Mariners encourages the growth and development of students in teamwork, goal setting, life and citizenship skills, and self-esteem by combining the sport of sailing with after-school educational programs. The foundation’s After-School Enrichment Program offers extracurricular learning activities focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math.

Since Young Mariners was founded in 1997 more than 2,400 students have attended and benefited from the programs. The foundation’s programming is offered in seven Stamford public schools and the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich.

Tickets are $175. There are also various levels of sponsorship opportunities available.

For more information, visit the Young Mariners’ website www.youngmarinersfoundation.org or call 203-348-9000.

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Photo credit: The Young Mariners Foundation.