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Runner's Take Their Mark for the 11th Year to Cure Lou Gehrig's Disease
Runners Take Their Mark for the 11th Year to Cure Lou Gehrig's Disease
Racing for an ALS cure at Goddard Park, Easter Activities around town, and more.
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue with the best bets for how to spend your free time. Check out our picks for the local activities to hit and places to explore.
1. THE SCOTT CARLSON MEMORIAL EG ROTARY ALS 5K RUN/WALK
Join over 600 racers and walkers as they participate in the 11th anniversary of the event that has become the single biggest fundraiser for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association, Rhode Island Chapter.
The East Greenwich Rotary initiated the race for the worthy cause because Carlson, who had ALS, was the son-in-law of a Rotarian. Carlson wanted to do something lasting to help others with the disease and he guided the race until he died at the age of 39 in 2003. The Rotary Club has continued to hold the race in Carlson’s memory and for other club members whose families have been affected by ALS.
Serious runners on the closed-loop course race for a $1,000 purse, $500 course record challenge, and individual and team prizes.
Where/When: Goddard Memorial Park; Saturday, Registration - 8:30 a.m.; Kids Fun Run on the Beach – 9:15 a.m.; Race Start Time – 10 a.m.
Why Go: People of all ages can enjoy some healthy exercise while helping the ALS Association, RI Chapter support the victims, families and caregivers of ALS through their medical, financial, family resource, and equipment donation outreach programs.
Pricing: On-Site Day of Race is $30 for Adults, $10 for Children 12 and under
Where/When: Greene Homestead, 40 Old Forge Road; Saturday, 10 a.m.
Why Go: The Easter Bunny will be there to greet egg hunters up to age seven.
Pricing: Free; The EG Historic Preservation Society will accept donations of cash or cookies for the refreshment table.
3. “NO GREATER LOVE” PERFORMANCE
Where/When: Christ Church; Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Friday, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate the true meaning of Easter season with the church’s popular dramatic presentation.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: East Greenwich Free Library; Friday, 1 p.m.
Why Go: It’s a great April vacation activity where the kids get to view a variety of real bird eggs, pet a live hen and hold baby chicks.
Pricing: Free; registration is required
Where/When: Main Street Music; Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Why Go: If you haven’t been by to hear or join in on the weekly pickin’-and-agrinnin’ sessions, now’s your chance.
Pricing: Free
(Published: http://eastgreenwich.patch.com/articles/runners-take-their-marks-for-the-11th-year-to-cure-lou-gehrigs-disease)