Of the several events going on Sat., June 11, one of the biggest is the American Cancer Society's third annual Altadena Relay for Life at Farnsworth Park, a 24-hour event. Heather Morrow, who has been keeping track of this for us, reports on the activities and the need for volunteers:
Set-up for the event starts at about 7:00 am. The Registration tent is set up first, and will be located in the southeast corner of the park, just up from the parking lot. We hope that registration can begin around 8:00 AM.*
*We need volunteers thoughout the day in 2 hour shifts to help man the registration desk. If you can help out, please let Rose West know.
Here's the very abridged version of the Program of Activities (it is truly packed full of wonderful musicians and activities):
9:00 am Opening Ceremony -- Celebrate!
Survivor Lap
11:30 am Musician Steve Creason (Classical and Jazz Guitar)
12:30 pm Lunch, donated/sponsored by Cheffelle (Loretta Vigil)
2:30 pm Fair Oaks Academy Jazz Band
3:30 pm Martial Arts Demonstration by Two Dragons Martial Arts Studio
4:30 pm Musician Nolan Shaheed (Jazz Trumpet)
6:30 pm Dinner, donated/sponsored by Craig's Crew (Craig Tolliver)
7:00 pm Musician Wesley Dildine (Folk Music)
9:00 pm Luminare Ceremony -- Remember!
11:00 pm "Movies 'til Dawn"
8:15 am Closing Ceremony -- Fight Back!
More after the jump.
Throughout the day there are some amazing fight back activities. Also, Two Dragon Martial Arts Studio will have their regularly scheduled classes in the park and you can join in, for a small donation to their team.
9:00-10:00 am Tai Chi Chaun
10:30-11:00 am Little Dragons age 3-6
11:00-11:45 am Mixed Juniors age 7-12
12:00-1:00 pm Teen and Adult 13 and up
5:30-6:00 pm Little Dragons age 3-6
6:00-6:30 pm Mixed Juniors age 7-12
6:30-7:00 pm Teen and Adult 13 and up
7:00-7:30 pm Tai Chi Chaun
We had a lot of donations of gift certificates and other cool items -- these will be raffled off, throughout the day (all proceeds going directly to Relay for Life of Altadena). And, as in years past, there will be a silent auction for some refurbished computer systems.
I don't know about you, but I am getting excited. Let your friends and family know that it is not too late to register. Just send them to the website www.relayforlife.org/altadenaca. Of course, you can register in person on the day of the event.
CURRENT TEAMS
Hope Ryders with Team Captain Jonetta Tatum-Green
Team Prana with Team Captain Mary Ann Feeney
Little Street of Spain with Team Captain Elaine Cutri
Curves Altadena with Team Captain Rose West
Altadena Community Church with Team Captain Sharon Archibald
Altadena Ale House with Team Captain Gail Casburn
Team Trojan with Team Captain John Pings
The Coffee Gallery Javawalkers with Team Captain Julie Sandoval
Rollin For A Cure with Team Captain Alan Kunihiro
Soroptimist Strutters with Team Captain Marilyn Commodore
McMammary Clan with Team Captain Julie Manning
Webster's Fine Stationers with Team Captain Lori Webster
Enriching Lives Forever with Team Captain Doryce Bohana
Two Dragons Martial Arts with Team Captain Philandria Brown
Isotonix Walkers with Team Captain Wendy Schonhardt
St. Mark's with Team Captain Elizabeth Butler
Pink Warriors with Team Captain Seiko Richardson
Westtax with Team Captain Keith West
Arroyo Pacific Blue Eagles with Team Captain Chris Solis
Arroyo Pacific Silver Eagles with Team Captain Mark Shields
Pasadena/ San Gabrial Valley Community Volunteers with Team Captain Sheri Hall-Kordosky
Mocha Moms, Inc. with Team Captain Gay Moore
St. Elizabeth's Spartan Heroes with Team Captain Raquel Pizano-Hazama
LaMark Williams with Team Captain LaMark Williams
Remember there are no Relay Police -- you can come for a little of the event or become a "die-hard" and stay for the entire event. The most important thing is to come out and be a part of this amazing community event that truly makes a difference by raising money for cancer research, patient service, advocacty and education/awareness.
Even though there are no Relay Police, there are a few Relay Rules, that will be enforced:
No Smoking (also an LA County Park Ordinance)
No Alcohol
No Animals (except Service Animals)
No Gambling
A lot of effort on the part of the committee members and team captains has been put forth to make this event one to remember. Come join us in this life changing event!
Sincerely,
Heather Morrow, Online Chair
hcmorrow@gmail.com
American Cancer Society
2011 Relay For Life of Altadena CA
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