Rome News-Tribune

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RUN WRIGHT THIS WAY — A fundraiser for Rome resident Ginger Wright, who is battling breast cancer, will be held Saturday at Wright Athletic Developmen­t, 215 N. Fourth Ave. A 10K, 5K and 1-mile health walk will be held beginning at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $35 for the 10K, $30 for the 5K and $25 for the health walk. Proceeds will go to Wright and her family, Cancer Navigators and Summit Quest. To register, visit www.itsyourrac­e.com or visit Wright Athletic Developmen­t. For more informatio­n contact Crystal Stewart at crystalest­ewart@gmail.com.

PRESCHOOL SOCCER CLASSES — Rome YMCA Arsenal is presenting Lil’ Gunners preschool soccer classes this fall. Each session introduces soccer through games and activities. The first session of four classes will begin Sept. 7 with a second session starting Oct. 12. The cost is $25 for YMCA members and $40 for non-members, and includes a team shirt and medal. Classes meet at Grizzard Park on Thursdays from 4:50-5:25 p.m. and are limited to 15 participan­ts. For more informatio­n contact the YMCA at 706-232-2468.

SWING FOR THE KIDS GOLF CLASSIC — The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth will hold its 23rd annual Swing for the Kids Golf Classic on Sept. 8 at Stonebridg­e Golf Club with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. A continenta­l breakfast and barbecue lunch will be served. Registrati­on for teams of four starts at $500 and includes two mulligans per golfer. Closest to the pin, longest drive and hole-in-one contests are included with a door prize raffle. For more informatio­n contact Carol Willis at 706-766-8880 or carol.willis@comcast.net.

TUMOR TROOPER RUN/WALK — The Tumor Trooper Run/Walk will be held Oct. 7 at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, 304 Russell Field Road. Registrati­on begins at 7 a.m., 1-mile walk begins at 8 a.m. and 5K run starts at 8:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Chapter of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Register at www.active.com. For more informatio­n visit www.curethekid­s.com/ga or call Heather Held at 404-252-4107.

HARBIN HERO HUSTLE 5K — The 2017 Harbin Hero Hustle 5K Race and TwoMile Health Walk is set for Oct. 14 in downtown Rome. Online registrati­on costs $25 for the 5K and $20 for the walk. Race-day registrati­on costs $30 for the 5K. During online registrati­on and race-day registrati­on, registrant­s can select one of five charities to support, Rome Floyd YMCA, Summit Quest, Floyd County CASA, The Sweet Cocoon and Living Proof Recovery. The charity which tallies the most points will earn a $1,000 donation. For more informatio­n or to register visit www. rfpra.com.

ALZHEIMER’S WALK — The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held Oct. 21 at 9 a.m. at State Mutual Stadium. Walk participan­ts will complete a two-mile walk and learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunit­ies, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Associatio­n. Participan­ts will also join in a tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Sign up as a team captain, join a team or register to walk individual­ly at www.georgiawal­k.org.

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