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Girls on the Run Announces Community 5k Event |
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Registration is open for the Girls on the Run 5k event. This non-competitive walk/run sponsored by Girls on the Run (GOTR) of Central Illinois is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19th, 2012, at Washington Park in Springfield, Illinois. Memorial Health System is the presenting sponsor for this event.
The event is open to the entire community. Family, friends and community supporters of all ages and abilities are encouraged to register to run or walk the course with the girls.
The event begins with a family-friendly festival that includes face and hair painting, fun activities, and photo opportunities. All entrants who register by May 4th are guaranteed a t-shirt. Medals will be distributed at the finish line to all finishers. Post-race activities will take place until noon on race day.
Online registration (www.gotrcentralillinois.org) is encouraged. Early online registration is $25 per person through May 4th. Late online registration is $30. Paper registration is $30 per person. Participants may register the day of the event for $35, cash or check only. Proceeds benefit GOTR of Central Illinois. GOTR participants, coaches and running buddies do not need to register.
Not a runner or walker? Please sign up to volunteer! Volunteers can also register at www.gotrcentralillinois.org. For more information, contact Sarah Jones (sarah@gotrcentralillinois.org) at 217-718-4895 or Annie Whiting (annie@gotrcentralillinois.org) at 217-529-2394.
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Skin Cancer Screening Appointments Available |
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and the Regional Cancer Partnership of Illinois (RCPIL) will provide free skin cancer screenings 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17. Skin checks, including moles, will be performed by local dermatologists during the screening at Simmons Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 315 W. Carpenter St., Springfield.
Appointments are open to individuals who are not under the care of a dermatologist. Call 217-545-7296 weekdays for an appointment. Limited space is available.
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Annual Spring Banquet & Auction for Macoupin Tails |
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Macoupin Tails is the not for profit organization that raises all the money used at the Macoupin County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center.
This Banquet and Auction will be held on Saturday, May 12th, doors open at 5:30pm, Dinner at 6:00pm.
Featuring: Lori Frank and the Miles Station Band.
Where: Bates Building at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds in Carlinville
Tickets: $20.00each in advance or $25.00 each at the door.
Silent and live auctions. Dinner is catered.
We are currently accepting donations for the auctions.
To donate auction items or to purchase your tickets please contact any Macoupin Tails member or call 217-556-9941.
Help us raise funds to complete the new Macoupin County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center!
To adopt is life saving!
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Bingo held every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Lafore Lock VFW Post 755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd., Springfield. |
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