The joplin y-m-c-a is getting people in the easter mood.

The y hosted this easter kick-off breakfast today.

It was catered by the folks at tropical cafe.

The food was free, and so was the music.

The y tells us it wants to use the event to remind folks that the facility isn't just focused on excercise.

It's also about bringing people closer to their faith.

"and we wanted to give to the public you know a little bit of what he has done for us and celebrate that with people that may not go to church or may not have a church to go to.

" dowe: this is the first time the y has done this breakfast since 2001.

Dowe: