After you sign up, it’s time to set up your personal Web page. From here, you can start recruiting your team – and send e-mails to friends and family asking for donations!

Visit us at http://memorywalk2010.kintera.org/moorecounty to sign up and learn the latest about this year’s event. We look forward to seeing you on 9/18/10 as we walk together toward a world without Alzheimer’s disease!

Sincerely,

Alzheimer’s Association

Bookmark your Headquarters

After you sign up, bookmark your HQ so you have easy access whenever you want to change your Web site, send e-mails, or check on your fundraising progress.

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When:   Saturday, April 3, 2010

9:00am 5k Trail Run and 10:00am 1K Family Run

Immediately followed by the 59th Annual Stoneybrook Steeplechase

Where:  Carolina Horse Park

Why:    To benefit the Cancer CARE Fund of the Foundation of FirstHealth

Who:     YOU!!

Check it out on the website: www.runfortheribbons5k.com

Our Cancer CARE Committee is planning a 5k footrace and a 1k walk/run to compliment the 2010 Stoneybrook activities. Entitled, Run for the Ribbons, the race will feature colorful ribbons representing all cancer diagnoses and will occur just prior to horse races, bringing together everyone on a joyous day of fun, celebration and fund-raising.

100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Cancer CARE Fund which assists hundreds of patients from our very own community each year. Last year alone, we were able to assist over 400 patients and our 35 CARE-Net volunteers helped over 70 new patients who needed assistance with transportation, medications, food supplements, and a helping hand while they navigate an often overwhelming treatment process. I truly believe that each and every one of us has been effected by the devastation of a cancer diagnosis within our private lives;  be it family, friend, colleague or neighbor……

To make this event run as smoothly as possible, we are asking for volunteers to help out on the day of the race with a multitude of tasks. There is something for everyone! Volunteers for the footrace will receive parking passes to the volunteer lot, a general admission ticket for the entire day’s events (including the steeplechase) and a commemorative T-shirt.

PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS FANTASTIC EVENT!!

Below is a list of volunteer opportunities. Please look at the list and see if there is a place for you and a friend or two. Then call me or email me with your name, both home & cell phone numbers, and a T-shirt size (s, m, l, xl). I would appreciate hearing from you before Friday, March 19th.  It promises to be an event you’ll be proud to be part of.

Sarah Bahner
695-1008
690-1597
sbbahner@nc.rr.com
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Pre-Race Registration                Post Race Refreshments
Race Day Set Up                Awards Ceremony
Race Day Registration            1K Course Positions
Runner/Walker Escorts (from parking)    Memory/Honor Table Hosts
5K Course Positions                Clean-Up
Water Aid Station
Finish Line Timers

Sandhills Children’s Center, Outback Steakhouse and Pinehurst Resort & Country Club present The 2010 Kelly Cup Championship Wednesday, March 17th at Pinehurst No. 8. Entry fee is $200.00 per player or $1,000 for a team of 4 and a Hole Sponsorship. For more information please call Kathy Desmond at 910-692-3323 or visit our website www.SandhillsChildrensCenter.org .

As you may know, the Owens Auditorium was filled to capacity last year and people were actually turned away.  The event will remain free admission, however, for those who wish to be sure of a seat, you can become a Friend of the Bee.  For a Fifty Dollar donation, you can receive a Bee-shirt (yellow tee shirt with MCLC Spelling Bee logo) and a reserved seat.  The form to complete in order to reserve your seat and order the size shirt you would like is page two of the attached document.  If you have difficulty opening a PDF document, please just call the Queen Bee, Susan Sherard at the MCLC office 910-692-5954 and she will assist you.  This opportunity is available only until February 16th, so please hurry!

BEE sure to check out our new web page at http://spellingbee.lapgraphics.com

Thank you for supporting literacy,
Nita Brunner

On Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. the Village and the PTA of our neighborhood Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School are sponsoring the second annual Fun Run to benefit the school.

The ShamRock ‘n’ Roll Road Race will include a 1 mile Leprechaun Leap as well as an added 5K (3.1 miles) for an extra challenge. This is a rain or shine event beginning at the police station and winding through village streets. Many residents including Bob Tice and Sally and Paul Nealon will once again be volunteering their time and expertise on race day and numerous local businesses and individuals will also take part.

All you casual and competitive walkers and runners come exercise with us on March 13 and keep those New Year’s plans to be active and healthy in 2010!

You can get more information, including registration forms, route maps and race morning road closings at www.whisperingpinesnc.net or by contacting Jill Saunders at 949-4015 or rjsaunders5@yahoo.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Union Pines Marching Vikings will be hosting the 17th annual Viking Classic marching band competition on Saturday, October 24th from 1:00 pm until 9:30 pm at Union Pines High School.  Admission to the event is $5.00 and several concessions will offer a variety of food.  This is a major fundraiser that will enable the Marching Vikings to purchase much needed new instruments, uniforms, equipment, and to cover transportation costs, another huge expense.  There will be 21 bands in competition ranging from Class 1A to Class 4A.  Come prepared to have a fun-filled day and be entertained by great music and shows. The opening ceremonies will begin at 1: 15 pm and the first band will perform at 1:30 pm.  Many bands will follow with an awards ceremony for all classes at 8:30.  The Union Pines Marching Vikings will be performing at exhibition along with the UNC Pembroke Marching Band before the awards ceremony. The UNC Pembroke Drumline will also perform at intermission between the 2A and 3A bands. Trophies will be presented by the Union Pines Marching Viking Seniors.
This year, the Marching Vikings are proud to present Spies, a marching show that takes you on a mission that a secret agent would be expected to complete.  In Accepting the Mission, we set up the plot as the hero is contacted by the agency and sent on a mission.  Mysterious Shadows reveals clues to the mission which are found in a cavern, shrouded in mystery.  Our hero gathers and begins pursuing the clues when he suddenly encounters mysterious lady, in Lady with a Secret.  The hero confronts the antagonist whom he must vanquish in order to complete his mission in The Nemesis.  Our hero must work quickly and heroically to disable an illusionary explosive device to save the planet from destruction in The Doomsday Device!  Finally, since no spy story would be complete without a swingin’ and stylish getaway, we will recreate an exciting ending in A Cool Getaway!
The Marching Vikings take the field under the direction of Mr. Rob Hill.  The Marching Vikings’ assistant director is Ms. Jessica Traversino, the colorguard instructor is Mrs. Cori Dunn, and the percussion instructors are Mr. Wayne Osborne and Mr. Tom Bernett. The 2009 student drum majors are Murphy Pilson, April Shiflett, and Maggie Trout who are responsible for directing the band while performing on the field.  The brass captain is Sierra Bunnell, the woodwind captain is Callen Leak, the sideline percussion captains are Whitley Smith and AJ Rackl, the field percussion captains are Brooke Epley and Kailyn Mangrum, and the colorguard captains are Rebekah Williams and Lindsey Burns.
This year, the Marching Vikings have received straight superior ratings and took Grand Champion at the Pinecrest Bandfest and placed first overall in their class at the Terry Sanford Bulldog Invitational. They took 1st place colorguard at South View along with the spirit award and the peoples choice award which is determined by the audiences favorite band of the day.  They will also be competing at Cape Fear, and Lee County this season.  Last year, the Marching Vikings had an outstanding season, having placed in every competition entered for class 4A. They competed at Scotland County, Pinecrest, South View, Fuquay-Varina, and Lee County. Their awards included superior ratings, and first places for marching, general effect, music, drum majors, color guard, and percussion.  The Marching Vikings also received first place in overall Class 4A competitions, to include two Grand Champion Trophies for highest overall score of the day, and the Peoples Choice Award voted on by the audience for favorite band of the day, where up to 22 bands throughout the state have competed.
Thanks to all the local businesses and parents that contributed to making this year’s Viking Classic a success.  Also, the Union Pines band students will begin their annual two week fruit sale starting in November.  The fruit will be delivered in early December.  If you are interested in fresh Florida fruit and supporting the band, contact any Union Pines band member or Mr. Hill at Union Pines High School.  You may visit the bands website at www.unionpinesband.org for more pertinent information about the band and their performance schedules.  Thanks for your support!

Our Big Fall Fund Raiser is Fast Approaching.

The Board of Directors of The First Tee of the Sandhills requests your help with our Silent Auction and Awards Dinner.

November 7th, 2009 from 6pm-9pm at Pine Needles Reception Center.

Our Master of Ceremonies is the famous story teller Gran’ Daddy June Bug (www.gjbug.com) with Special Guest Joe Louis Barrow Jr. CEO of The First Tee. (www.thefirsttee.org)

Please help us with this very important fund raiser.

1. Donate Items or Services for the Silent Auction. All items with values over $25 accepted.

2. Buy or Sell Tickets to the Event: $30 per person. Dinner provided by Chili’s Grill.

3. Donate Home Made Desserts to the event.

Questions, Comments, Want to Help set up the Auction or Dining Area on November 7th?

Please Contact Bill Baker at firstteesandhills@yahoo.com or call 910-783-8288

Friday, February 26th ~ Preview Party
Located in the North Building at Penick Village, Southern Pines from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Admission includes valet parking, cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres, and a silent auction. All those present will have the opportunity to have first preview and purchase of the artwork prior to the general admission of the public. Admission to the event may be purchased online by visiting www.penickvillagefoundation.org.

Saturday, February 27th and Sunday, February 28th ~ Art Show & Sale
Located in the North Building at Penick Village, admission is free and light refreshments will be served. The show will feature artwork from a variety of talented area artists for purchase.

For more information, or to purchase admission to the Preview Party, visit us at www.penickvillagefoundation.org or contact the Penick Village Development Office at (910) 692-0381.

Admission to the event is free; however there is a $15 registration fee to participate in the walk-a-thon. The first 100 walkers registered will receive a walk-a-thon canvas tote-bag filled with donated goodies. Walkers are encouraged to get together five or more of their friends, family or coworkers and form a Dog Pack. Dog Packs receive a discounted registration fee, their own web page to promote their Dog Pack and more! If you’re not much of a dog person, you can still participate by walking in honor of your feline friend. Honorary felines will be announced on stage before the Walk starts.

Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the walk-a-thon will begin at 10:00 a.m.   Pre-registration is available by downloading the forms from our website at  www.moorehumane.org or you may pick up registration forms from First Casualty Insurance Group at 190-A Turner Street, Yadkin Park in Southern Pines.

Walkers can now raise pledges online by visiting www.firstgiving.com/30002 to create their own fundraising page. Walkers can personalize their page with their own story, photos, and more!

Corporate sponsorships are available and start at just $50! Benefits of becoming a corporate sponsor includes vendor space at the event, sponsor listing on the event tote-bag and more! If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, forms may be downloaded from our website or by contacting Elizabeth Siebenhar either by phone at 692-3463 or by emailing elizabeth@moorehumane.org.

Walking and Wagging promises to be a fun-filled event for families and their canines so be sure to come out and enjoy a great day in the park and help us to raise funds to benefit the homeless dogs and cats at Moore Humane Society.

About the Moore Humane Society

The Moore Humane Society is a private, non profit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the welfare of animals. We foster compassion, responsibility and respect for all animals through education, legislative activism and aggressive spay/neuter and adoption programs. More information can be found at www.moorehumane.org or by calling 910-947-2631.

About the Village of Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Department

The Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Department strives to serve the residents of Pinehurst through quality programs, athletic leagues, special events and quality parks and facilities. More information can be found at www.villageofpinehurst.org/departments/parks/index.htm or by calling (910) 295-2817