Coastal Companion

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2nd Annual Charleston Out of the Darkness Community Walk

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The Charleston Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a short scenic walk taking place to help fund research, education, and survivor and awareness programs in the local community. This event will start at 1pm with registration, followed by a short program honoring those that have been lost to suicide and the loved ones that have been left behind by this tragedy. Proceeds will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Music, Information booths, speakers and a Memory Board will be available before and after the walk. Participants can bring a photo for the memory board.

pre-register at www.outofthedarkness.org or register on-site at 1:00 pm. Email (tysonh@musc.edu) or call Heather Tyson at (843) 792-7340 for more details.

It’s completely free to participate in the walk. If desired, walkers can raise funds that will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Registration & check-in will begin at 1 pm, program starts at 1:30 and the walk begins at 2:00pm. The event will conclude after one lap around Hampton Park with a short ceremony.

Charleston Tea Plantation 5K Memorial Run/Walk – Charleston, SC

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Charleston Tea Plantation is having a 5K Memorial Run/Walk to memorialize Theodorsa “Faye” Mitchell. She was born and lived her life on Wadmalaw Island, was a faithful church member and respected throughout the Wadmalaw community. She was employed for many years at the Charleston Tea Plantation. Ms. Faye died of lung cancer on September 23, 2006 while being treated at MUSC. We wish to donate funds raised on her behalf to MUSC for lung cancer research. We know the Wadmalaw Island residence will rally behind our efforts on Faye’s behalf. If you have any additional questions please call 843-559-0383 and ask for Stephen Fernandez.

5K Memorial Run/Walk
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
300 to 500 Registrants

Fun Run & Walk – Charleston, SC

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Join us for a preview of the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park! Runners and walkers will be the first in Charleston to experience more than 600 magical light displays at this 2-mile non-competitive run/walk. After reaching the finish line, participants are invited to enjoy the festival’s amenities. Register early, because space is limited and event will sell out.

3 Ways to Register

1. Register online at www.ccprc.com/funrun by 4pm, Wednesday, November 12
2. Register by phone at (843) 795-4386
3. Register at CCPRC Park & Program Services (861 Riverland Dr.) by 4:30pm, Thursday, November 13

Fees

All participants must be pre-registered and have a ticket to enter the park. There will be no on-site ticket sales. Registration closes when space is full. Lost tickets will not be replaced.

$9 per person (3 years and older, on or before November 12)
$15 per person (3 years and older, after November 12)
Free (2 years & under)

The park will close to traffic at 6:30pm, so plan to arrive early. The event begins at 6:45pm. The park will reopen to traffic at
approximately 8:30pm. Socialized dogs are welcomed on short, non-retractable leashes. Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters are not permitted.

Call 843-795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com for more information.

Compassion 5k/10k – St. Augustine, FL

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Run or walk for a cause during this annual event that helps raise awareness of those in medical need. This 5K Walk/Run starts at the intersection of U.S.1 and Shores Boulevard in St. Augustine South at 8 a.m. Registration is $22 per person day of the race from 7 to 7:30 a.m. For more information about the event, visit www.compassion5k.org.

River City Fusion at October Art Walk – Jacksonville, FL

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It’s the 40th Anniversary of Consolidation and River City Fusion, an ensemble of the St. Johns River City Band, will bring the music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s to life in front of the Jacksonville Public Library during Art Walk. It will start at 5 pm and run until 9 pm at the Jacksonville Public Library Entrance.

The Band will also be selling tickets for their annual Taste the Music event. So come out and enjoy the fun!