Skills for Change - ongoing

Skills for Change - ongoing

Work crazy hours and can't help with a local non-profit project? Why not consider using your skills for web-based projects?  Visit http://www.skillsforchange.com/ and find opportunities to help build webpages, write blogs, suggest fundraisers, brainstorm and offer opinions and ideas. Volunteers may specify interest areas and skills to make a great service match. Visit their website for more information.

16th District 4th Annual PTA 5K Run/Walk – Oct 19

16th District 4th Annual PTA 5K Run/Walk – Oct 19

Help PTA with its mission of making every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. The 16th District PTA opens this 5K to all PTAs and PTSAs in Fayette County as a way to promote Healthy Lifestyles, raise some funds, and get together as a school community.

The event will be Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Coldstream Park in Lexington, KY.

Sunday, October 19 - PTA 5K Run/Walk Event
     11:00 A.M. - Race Day Registration Begins; $25 Entry Fee for all ages (shirt not guaranteed if registering after 9/21/14).
      11:00 A.M. - Race Packet Pick-Up Begins!
      1:30 P.M. - 1 Mile Fun Fun/Walk Begins
      2:30 P.M. - PTA 5K Run/Walk Begins
      3:30 P.M. - Awards Ceremony

For more information about the PTA 5K, including registration and prizes, please visit this link.

Lexington Race for the Cure – October 4

Lexington Race for the Cure – October 4

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series is the largest series of 5K run/fitness walks in the world. You can run or walk the 5K route, with a team or as an individual. All registration fees include the official Komen Race for the cure T-shirt and Race bib.

This year the Race will be in Downtown Lexington at the Robert Stephens Courthouse, 120 N. Limestone. Survivor events will begin at 8:00am. The Race begins afterwards at 9:00am!

All funds from the Komen Race for the Cure go to research, education, screening and treatment programs.

For more information, please visit this page. Check back often for updates on this year’s race!

Girl Scouts Thin Mint Sprint 2014 - Sept 27

Girl Scouts Thin Mint Sprint 2014 - Sept 27

Girl Scouts for Kentucky’s Wilderness Road is hosting the Thin Mint Sprint 9am on Saturday, September 27, at the RJ Corman Railroad Group in Nicholasville, KY.  The event is a costumed 5K run/walk and a 10K run. The Thin Mint Sprint is placing a special emphasis on “helping build a generation where bullying is not the norm.” 

Prizes will be awarded for the best times overall and for specific age/gender categories, best costumes for individuals and groups, and the best fundraisers. Everyone will receive a custom Thin Mint Sprint Superhero T-shirt and 1 box of Thin Mints! 

As their flyer says, “Every child needs a hero! Bullied children need superheroes! Come dressed like a superhero, leave feeling like one!”

For more information or to register for the event, visit their website: http://www.gskentucky.org/2014-thin-mint-sprint

CASA Superhero Run – Sept 20

CASA Superhero Run – Sept 20

On September 20, 2014, superheroes of all ages will gather at Coldstream Park for a 5K, kids run, and lots of special activities. Bring your family and friends, and join our league of superheroes! There will be lots of fun activities for the whole family, including a 1K for kids 12 and under, a costume contest, face painting, games and more!

The 5K is a competitive, distance verified course, on paved streets and trails, starting and finishing behind Embassy Suites. Roads will be closed to traffic. Water will be available on the course and times are given at each mile.

Kids 12 and under will receive a custom cape!  Runners over age 12 will receive a race shirt.

Prizes will be awarded to those who find a superhero figurine during the race. Awards will be given to the largest groups in the following categories:  friends & family, business or organization, church team, and Greek team. Also, there will be costume contests with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for the best Super Kid, Super Pet, Traditional Superhero, Original Superhero, and Super Group.

Register online now or visit this link to learn more about the race!

Lexington Opera House Volunteer Training - August 13 and 18

Lexington Opera House Volunteer Training - Aug 13 & 18

The Lexington Opera House is expanding its volunteer usher and ticketing staff for the 2014-15 season.  Although no experience is necessary, all volunteers must attend a training and orientation session offered on Wednesday, August 13 and Monday, August 18. Both sessions will take place at 6:30 pm at the Opera House, 401 W. Short Street.

Volunteer responsibilities include ushering and taking tickets at events produced by local arts groups as well as Broadway Live and Variety Live performances held at The Opera House. To register for the orientation or to receive further information, please contact Tom Habermann:  thabermann@lexingtoncenter.com