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Bend’s First 1000 Lights Community Walk and Family Festival |
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“Central Oregon’s Newest
Holiday
Tradition”
*Please bring additional non-perishable food
and usable winter clothing to the event* 2010 Official Event Charities Oregon Adaptive Sports Redmond Parks Foundation Humane Society of Redmond Crook County Christian School STEP-UP Program |
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In a world that offers precious little respite, people everywhere are looking for signs of hope, peace and tranquility this coming new year. To register click
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Thanks – We are pleased to announce that this event returns for its 3rd year. About 250 participants have enjoyed this event in our first two years. This year our event benefits the La Pine Community Kitchen and Sparrow Clubs USA. IMPORTANT NOTICE – Parking at Juniper Elementary School located at 1300 NE Norton Street, Bend Oregon 97701 is limited and parking at Pilot Butte State Park will also be in short supply. We encourage event participants to consider carpooling, public transportation and other means for access to these venues. EVENT OVERVIEW – As we head into our 3rd year we are planning to expand our event into a Community Walk and a Family Festival. We are planning to open our event at 4:00 PM and will be offering a variety of child friendly activities: 4:15 – 5:45 PM Janellybean Musical Concert for Children 4:30 – 6:00 PM Face Painting by Fabulous Faces 6:00 – PM Community Walk begins 6:30 – 8:30 PM Bend Magic Show 6:30 – 8:30 PM Matt and Rachel Wilson Singer/Songwriters Our Post Walk entertainment will continue to appeal to adults while the children enjoy their special activities. We will be offering a “Half” Walk to accommodate those who find the climb to the top of Pilot Butte too difficult. Families just wishing to attend the Family Festival activities will be welcome at our Family rate which will include (2) Stocking Caps. This event is “Pet Friendly”; all well behaved dogs with leash are most welcome to join their owners for the Walk. This new and exciting alcohol, drug free and family-friendly community event will be a positive, enlightening and uplifting experience to celebrate the New Year. WHAT TO BRING - We are asking all participants to bring (3) cans of non perishable food, useable winter clothing such as gloves, hats, scarves, bedding, personal hygiene products or pet food. We will be building a “Mountain” of donated items in the Gym at Juniper Elementary School. These items will be donated directly to the La Pine Community Kitchen. Please be generous as the need is great! DESCRIPTION OF THE WALK –The starting line will be at the Westside entrance to Juniper Elementary School and will follow an approximate 3.2 mile course South on NE 12th Street to the Pilot Butte Summit Access Road located right off NE Greenwood Ave/Hwy 20. We will then proceed up the Butte to the Summit. A “Half” Walk will be available for those who find the climb up Pilot Butte to be too difficult. Children under the age of 18 are invited to participate FREE all Youth groups of (10) require at least two registered adults. COURSE ASSISTANCE – Walk Monitors will be stationed along the route. Participants are expected to follow all traffic safety laws to ensure the safety of all participants. JOGGING STROLLERS – Jogging strollers are allowed. Children must be safely secured and must also be properly registered including a signed waiver. Please be respectful to other participants and please start toward the back. SPECIAL AMMENITIES – Each participant is encouraged to carry a flashlight or headlamp with them on this Walk. TRAX for your shoes or all weather boots are encouraged. The road to the Butte will be sanded and scrapped as needed. A post Walk party with seasonal beverages and light refreshments will be served at Juniper Elementary School.WALK START – The starting line will be on the Westside parking lot at Juniper Elementary School located at 1300 NE Norton Street Bend Oregon 97701. The Walk will start at 6:00 PM. PACKET PICK UP – Packets can be picked up at the Fleet Feet Sports Store located at 1320 NW Galveston in Bend Oregon 97701 on Tuesday, December 29th and Wednesday, December 30th from 10 AM to 6 PM. You are strongly encouraged to pick up your packets at this time. Packets not picked up on Tuesday or Wednesday will be available (not guaranteed) prior to the Walk on Thursday afternoon at the starting line at Juniper Elementary School beginning at 4:00 PM. COST – Adults $20.00 for the Walk which will include a Stocking Cap. Family rate: $35.00 (Maximum of (2) Stocking Caps per family). Children under the age of 18 are Free, (No Stocking Caps). For insurance purposes and safety, all minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Only on-line registrations will receive registration and payment email confirmations. There are no refunds, rollovers or transfers allowed. PROCEEDS - Proceeds to benefit the La Pine Community Kitchen and Sparrow Clubs USA. The Kitchen provides 1000 hot meals per month and provides 250 food boxes each month. Sparrow Clubs USA assists medically distressed children and their families and proves you are never too young to help others. Independent contributions can be made either through our online race registration www.bendsfirst1000lightswalk.com or included with your mail in registration form. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! REGISTRATION – In person registration is available at the Fleet Feet Sports Store, 1320 NW Galveston in Bend and at all SPECIAL RECOGNITION – Our thanks to the City of Bend Police Services Department and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department at Pilot Butte State Park for their assistance. |
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