Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Run, walk and do yoga at these upcoming healthy events
TRICK OR TROT 5K IN COLLEGEVILLE
When: Saturday at 9 a.m. Where: Pfizer Campus, 500 Arcola Road
More Details: The event includes a 5K walk or run as well as a kids ½ mile fun run. The cost is $25 for the 5K and $15 for the fun run. Prizes will be awarded in four costume categories. After the 5K, there will refreshments, music and family activities. For more information or to register online, visit www.hemophiliasupport.org/eventcollegeville.html.
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S IN READING
When: Saturday at 10:15 a.m. Where: Penn State University Berks Campus, 2080 Tulpehocken Road
More Details: The walk route is two miles long. All the proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Walkers help fundraise for the association through donations. All donations are taxdeductible. The event will also have a Promise Garden Ceremony and giveaways. For more information, visit act.alz.org/site/TR/ Walk2016/PA-DelawareValley?fr_ id=9251&pg=entry or call 215561-2919.
5K IN LOWER POTTSGROVE
When: Saturday at 10:15 a.m. Where: Pottsgrove High School, 1345 Kauffman Road More Details: This is the 4th Annual Damon’s Cause 5K Walk and Run. The proceeds go towards research of Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, a student scholarship and the Pottsgrove track team. The event will be held on the high’s school track and field. The cost is $25 for adults and $15 for children. Registration begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/DamonsCause-1246016412098795 or call 610-659-4807.
OUTDOOR YOGA IN WEST CHESTER
When: Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Where: UPTOWN! Theatre, 226 N. High St.
More Details: The Local Yoga Café is hosting the event along with the theatre. The class will be held outside with live music. Participants should bring a mat and towel. The tickets are $15 for adults and children are free. Registration begins 9 a.m. on Sunday. For more information or to register online, visit uptownwestchester.org/upcoming-events or call 484-356-3728.
FITNESS CLASSES IN LANSDOWNE
When: Tuesday from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Where: Kelly Bliss Fitness Studio, 221 Green Ave.
More Details: A group will meet every Tuesday and Thursday for a gentle body weight training class. The class will help to reduce arthritis pain. Participants are to dress comfortably and wear sneakers. The cost is $5 per person. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ move-live-with-bliss-personaltraining-lifestyle-lessons/ events/234318394.