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Two runners dress in spirit costumes to the creative flair at the 2013 St. Patrick’s Day 5K in Denton. The 2014 race is set for 9 a.m. March 15 and starts at the Fretterd Community Center.

Posted: Wednesday, March 5, 2014 7:00 am | Updated: 11:24 am, Wed Mar 5, 2014.

Going green for families in need By SUSAN SIMMONS Guest Commentary My Eastern Shore, Maryland

DENTON — “Go Green!!” means more than just an environmental priority. This time of year it’s also celebrating the Irish spirit in all of us. The St. Patty’s Day 5K event on March 15 at the Fretterd Community Center in Denton is an opportunity to do that and just a little bit more.

A 5K stretches your physical limits as you run or walk the 3.2 mile course from the Community Center to Denton Elementary. But at this 5K, you are also “Increasing the luck for kids and dogs!”

St. Patrick’s Day was established to honor the selfless service of St. Patrick, the 5th century cleric who moved the faith of thousands in the Irish countryside. Recreation and Parks may not move thousands to spiritual conversion, but we can make a difference in the summer opportunities of our community’s children and in the care of sick or injured animals.

The funds raised enable the department to extend financial assistance to families in need and enrich the programming at the Super Summer Day Camp at Federalsburg, Denton and Greensboro elementary schools. When you register your four-legged family members with you for the run or walk, additional proceeds go to the Caroline Humane Society’s Animal Care Fund. Links to the online registration information can be found on carolinerecreation.org or the Caroline Humane Society’s Facebook page.

This seventh annual event features a certified race course, chip-timing and professional finish line management by Seashore Striders, performance race shirts for pre-registrants by March 7, post–race refreshments, awards, music, and St. Paddy’s Day costume judging and awards. Race begins at 9 a.m. Dogs in their leprechaun or green spirit costumes will certainly add to the celebration and will be especially recognized.

Special events like this engage our community nonprofit partners and the financial support from our corporate sponsors: Sustainable Science LLC, Winn Transport, Tri-Gas and Oil, Provident State Bank, Towers Concrete, High Road School, Seashore Striders and Walmart. Our nonprofit partners include Caroline Human Services Council and Caroline Humane Society.

Look for the Caroline County Camp Guide scheduled for release to Caroline County libraries, public schools and local businesses by March 12.

Find out more about the Caroline County Recreation and Parks at carolinerecre

ation.org and through our Program & Activities Guide, a seasonal publication available online and in a variety of community distribution points including Caroline County Public Schools, Library Branches and at our office headquarters at the General James F. Fretterd Community Center in Denton. Call us at 410-479-8120.

Posted in Caroline county, Columns, News on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 7:00 am. Updated: 11:24 am. | Tags: Caroline County Recreation And Parks, St. Patrick's Day, Caroline County, Times Record

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