Join the YMCA of Boulder Valley between October 5 and October 20 and the Y waives the joining fee (up to $75). To try out the pool, gym and classes, download a FREE three-day pass. To do so, go to this page and scroll down to “Try the Y For Free” in the News Flash section. The Y offers FREE and very low-cost child minding and also can help low-income members join. There are two locations: Mapleton Center, 2850 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, 303-442-2778, and Arapahoe Center, 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, 303-664-5455.