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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Cherokee Mother's Day 5K

May 12 at the Acquoni Expo Cente in Cherokee NC. Mother's Day 5K - Registration from at 11:00 AM– 11:30 AM and the Walk/Run begins at 12:00 noon. The Silent Auction is from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Communities, Churches and Groups are encouraged to participate. Create a group costume or shirts and bring the most group members. Registration fee is $10 for adults, $5 for kids (12&under) & Elders (59+)

Registration fee includes shirt and medal. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Cherokee Dialysis Support Group.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Wine and a 5K in North Wilkesboro this Weekend

May 5 8th Annual Shine to Wine Festival An event featurig some of the best wine North Carolina has to offer as well as live music, art and food. Freeport Jazz is back by Popular Demand. Amazing artist and galleries in the downtown area. Hotel Packages are available which include shuttle service.

May 5 Dreams & Kitestrings - 5K Family Walk/Run The race starts between 8 and 8:30 AM on the Greenway behind the Express YMCA. The mission of Dreams and Kitestrings is to provide women and children the wings to soar by providing financial assistance to help achieve their education, athletic, and career aspirations.

Find links for these events and more local information on the North Wilkesboro - Wilkesboro NC Visitor Guide

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