Oakville Residents: Come out on Sunday Afternoon for the Heritage Hustle, Family Walk and Run
October 9th, 2007 Categories: Lighten Up, Oakville Events, Things to Do in Oakville
This Sunday afternoon, October 14th, there is no more fun place to be in Oakville than the Heritage Hustle, starting at Lakeside Park. This will be the culminating event for Oakville’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
“No canvassing or sponsors needed, we just want Oakville residents and community groups to come out and celebrate together”, says Francine Landry, Chair of the Ciizen’s Taks Force for Oakville’s 150th anniversary.
Francine called The Oakville Buzz to request we help get the word out for everyone to join in this fun landmark event.
Family Walk: Starts at 1 p.m., no charge, 1.5 km, follows scenic lakefront.
Runners: Starts 1:50 p.m., $35, register on the day, 5 km, crosses three downtown historical districts and Sixteen Mile Creek.
Powerwalkers: Starts 2 p.m., $35, register on the day, 5 km, same route as runners.
The Start/Finish line is at Lakeside Park at the corner of Navy and Front Streets. This will be a great opportunity for fun, fitness, food, entertainment, prizes! Funds raised will go back into the community via the R.E.A.C.H. Legacy fund. R.E.A.C.H. stands for:
Raising resilient youth Environment Arts Community and caring Heritage
YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OAKVILLE 150TH CELEBRATIONS AND THE HERITAGE HUSTLE AT http://150.oakville.ca/heritagehustle.htm. You can register beforehand at this website or on the day.
Hope to see you there on Sunday!
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