Join us for our one year anniversary celebration for Pathfinder Produce this week! We’ll also be kicking off our observance of World Down Syndrome Day at Pathfinder Produce. Our market will feature special promotions, along with a great selection of fresh fruits and veggies. We hope that you’ll be able to join us this Thursday, March 20, from 2 to 5 p.m.
The market will feature cooking demonstrations by Brian
Belknap from ECS, health smoothies, a gift certificate drawing, distribution of
World Down Syndrome Day pins, and we will start our new produce buyers’ club
rewards card.
World Down Syndrome Day takes place each year on 3-21, which
represents the full or partial triplication of the 21st chromosome. For individuals living with Down syndrome, these
changes may result in cognitive, developmental and physical changes, including
smaller stature, low muscle tone, extra skin folds on the eyelids, and a single
deep crease across the center of the palm.
The world-wide observance was officially recognized by the United
Nations in 2012; the day shares a global voice for advocacy, inclusion and the well-being
of people with Down syndrome.
But that isn’t the
only big news we wish to share:
Pathfinder Village will sponsor a new 5K paint run and walk to support
building a new hoop house and community walking trail here at the Village. The Splash Path 5K will start at the Pathfinder Pavilion Saturday, May 31, and will feature non-toxic
color stations for the runners to go through.
Participants will be provided white tee shirts, and will have their “true
colors” shine through by the end of the race.
Splash Path registration
opens April 1, the deadline for early registration is May 1. Visit the new www.pathfindervillage.org
website or the Pathfinder Village Facebook page for announcements on event
details and online registration/waiver forms.
Early entry fees are: Family
(3+ members)-$45; Adults (19 and up)-$20; Youths (10-18)-$10; Kids (9 &
under)-free. There will be registration
from 8 to 9:00 a.m. on the day of the event (a $5 last minute registration fee will
be charged). The run/walk will begin at 9:30
a.m., and signed waiver forms will be required to participate.
Enjoy your celebration of World Down Syndrome Day and the
official start of Spring, and we hope you will join us for the Splash Path
event!
Until next time,
Lori
