SEXTON MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY TEAMS UP TO HOST 5K RUN, KIDS FUN RUN AND WELLNESS EXPO
News Release from City of Beaverton
Posted on FlashAlert: March 4th, 2014 12:06 PM
Community partners in Sexton Mountain Neighborhood and the Sexton Mountain Elementary Parent Teacher Club invite walkers, runners and health enthusiasts to the first "Run with the Eagle" 5K, a half mile Kid's Fun Run, and a Community Wellness Expo on Saturday, March 8, starting at 8 a.m. at Sexton Mountain Elementary School (15645 SW Sexton Mountain Drive).
The 5K course begins and ends at Sexton Mountain Elementary School, running between Hart Road and Nora Road, winding through the THPRD Westside Trail. Prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women finishers. Packet pick-up will take place at the school on race day, starting at 8 a.m. Registration for the 5K is $25; the half mile Kids' Fun Run is free. Race shirts are available for purchase with registration for $5. All proceeds from the race will support students and programs at the school. To register, visit www.runwiththeeagle5K.com.
A free Community Wellness Expo will be held in the school gym from 8 to 11 a.m. The community is encouraged to come and learn about a variety of health programs and services available. The Sexton Mountain Neighborhood Association Committee (NAC) will have a table at the wellness expo to share how the public can become involved. Visit their table to spin the wheel and win a prize. Expo vendor inquiries should be emailed to president@sextonmountainptc.org.
The Sexton Mountain Neighborhood Association Committee (NAC) will also host a Meet and Greet in April and encourages local residents to bring their ideas for future projects. Join them on Tuesday, April 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sexton Mountain Elementary School Cafeteria (15645 SW Sexton Mountain Drive). People that live or work in Sexton Mountain are already members. Membership is free and the city provides funding to help NACs complete neighborhood enhancement projects.
"The Sexton Mountain NAC is excited to partner with our local schools, businesses, and everyone in the community to bring our collective ideas and resources together," said Rhonda Coakley, Sexton Mountain NAC chair. "We're the official voice of our neighborhood at the city and matching funds are available for projects. The city also provides free trainings, marketing resources and outreach assistance to help us succeed. I encourage everyone to join us on April 1 and explore the possibilities."
For more information about the meet and greet or to learn more about the Sexton Mountain Neighborhood, contact Rhonda Coakley, Sexton Mountain NAC chair at 503-707-5123 or rhondacoakley@comcast.net.
To learn more about the Sexton Mountain NAC and available volunteer opportunities, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/SextonMountain, follow them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SWBeavertonNeighbors, or contact the Neighborhood Program at neighbormail@BeavertonOregon.gov or 503-526-2543.
Sexton Mountain is one of eleven formally recognized NACs in the City of Beaverton. It is a network of neighbors that identify and solve problems, educate the community on topics of interest, and complete neighborhood enhancement projects. Anyone who lives, owns property, or represents a business or non-profit within the boundaries of the NAC is a member. Residents are encouraged to come share ideas, discuss neighborhood issues and engage in neighborhood problem solving. To learn more about Beaverton's NACs, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Neighborhoods.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
In 2014, Beaverton was again recognized as the safest city in Oregon as well as the safest city in the entire Pacific Northwest. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton was named one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities, the Beavert on Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov, like the City of Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
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The 5K course begins and ends at Sexton Mountain Elementary School, running between Hart Road and Nora Road, winding through the THPRD Westside Trail. Prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women finishers. Packet pick-up will take place at the school on race day, starting at 8 a.m. Registration for the 5K is $25; the half mile Kids' Fun Run is free. Race shirts are available for purchase with registration for $5. All proceeds from the race will support students and programs at the school. To register, visit www.runwiththeeagle5K.com.
A free Community Wellness Expo will be held in the school gym from 8 to 11 a.m. The community is encouraged to come and learn about a variety of health programs and services available. The Sexton Mountain Neighborhood Association Committee (NAC) will have a table at the wellness expo to share how the public can become involved. Visit their table to spin the wheel and win a prize. Expo vendor inquiries should be emailed to president@sextonmountainptc.org.
The Sexton Mountain Neighborhood Association Committee (NAC) will also host a Meet and Greet in April and encourages local residents to bring their ideas for future projects. Join them on Tuesday, April 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sexton Mountain Elementary School Cafeteria (15645 SW Sexton Mountain Drive). People that live or work in Sexton Mountain are already members. Membership is free and the city provides funding to help NACs complete neighborhood enhancement projects.
"The Sexton Mountain NAC is excited to partner with our local schools, businesses, and everyone in the community to bring our collective ideas and resources together," said Rhonda Coakley, Sexton Mountain NAC chair. "We're the official voice of our neighborhood at the city and matching funds are available for projects. The city also provides free trainings, marketing resources and outreach assistance to help us succeed. I encourage everyone to join us on April 1 and explore the possibilities."
For more information about the meet and greet or to learn more about the Sexton Mountain Neighborhood, contact Rhonda Coakley, Sexton Mountain NAC chair at 503-707-5123 or rhondacoakley@comcast.net.
To learn more about the Sexton Mountain NAC and available volunteer opportunities, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/SextonMountain, follow them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SWBeavertonNeighbors, or contact the Neighborhood Program at neighbormail@BeavertonOregon.gov or 503-526-2543.
Sexton Mountain is one of eleven formally recognized NACs in the City of Beaverton. It is a network of neighbors that identify and solve problems, educate the community on topics of interest, and complete neighborhood enhancement projects. Anyone who lives, owns property, or represents a business or non-profit within the boundaries of the NAC is a member. Residents are encouraged to come share ideas, discuss neighborhood issues and engage in neighborhood problem solving. To learn more about Beaverton's NACs, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Neighborhoods.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
In 2014, Beaverton was again recognized as the safest city in Oregon as well as the safest city in the entire Pacific Northwest. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton was named one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities, the Beavert on Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov, like the City of Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
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