Tuesday, May 24, 2011

CCSO Invites Community To Run For Fun

What: 5K Fun Run/Ride and Safety Fair

When: Friday, May 27, 2011

Time: 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Where: Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway

Summary: The Collier County Sheriff's Office and its Golden Gate Road Patrol invite residents to join in on the inaugural 5K fun run and bike ride.

The event will feature demonstrations by the CCSO Aviation, Bomb Squad, K-9, Mounted, Patrol and SWAT. Deputies will discuss safety tips and serve free hot dogs and lemonade to participants.

Registration starts at 8 p.m. followed by the 5K fun run/ride at 9 p.m. Entry fee is a suggested $10 donation benefitting the Police Unity Tour. More than 140 people have already signed up. Don’t miss out on this educational and healthy family-fun event!

To pre-register or for more information, contact Community Service Deputy Ellen Loftus at 239.455.3121, or at ellen.loftus@colliersheriff.org.