Hello, everyone! We look forward to seeing you at our next,
fresh Pathfinder Produce market, at the Village Commons this Thursday, from
noon to 5 p.m. We’ll have a special registration booth for our upcoming signature event, the Splash Path 5k and Fun Walk, which takes place on Saturday, May 18. Stop by!
As always, our market will serve up the tastiest fruits and
veggies, all affordably priced, and don’t forget about our convenient
online ordering options!
Our thanks go out to all who’ve registered to take part in Splash
Path. A special shout out goes to our generous
sponsors and TEAM CORI members, who have donated to make Saturday’s event
possible. Below, my colleague Martha Spiegel shares her thoughts on this
colorful event.
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This
Saturday is Pathfinder’s annual Splash Path 5K
and Fun Walk. Preparations have been in the works since the end of last
year’s Splash Path, and the event gets bigger and better every year. I attended
the first Splash Path with my husband and my granddaughter, Delilah. The next
year we brought our oldest grandson, Colton, as well. They had fun getting
colorful, and walking and running along the event route. They talked to other
children they met as we walked, were excited to see their teachers (a big shout
out to the Norwich teachers who come every year), and even got to moo at a cow.
One
of the great things about Splash Path is that it is such a great activity for
people of all ages and abilities to do together. Some come to run the course,
others to walk. Some do the entire 5K, and others may choose to shorten it.
There are moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas, babies in strollers, young
kids, teens, and young adults. There are experienced runners, joggers, fast
walkers and leisurely wanderers. There are people who live or work at
Pathfinder, people who are old friends of Pathfinder, and people who have never
been here before.
So
what does this diverse group of people have in common? They are all here to
support the community! Splash Path proceeds always go to initiatives which help
the people who live and work in this region to live healthier lives. For
example, money has been raised for the Town of Edmeston Pool, and to build the
Pathfinder Village Community Walking Trail. The focus this year is on the Pathfinder
Produce Mobile Market, which is extending the reach of Pathfinder Produce
and giving more people access to fresh fruits and vegetables—an essential part
of a healthy diet.
If
you have not signed up for Splash Path yet, it is still possible to
participate. You can register on Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. (Event
t-shirt/goodie bag availability may be limited for walk-in registrations.) If
you can’t make the 5K, you can still come later in the morning to enjoy the
family festival which follows. There will be games, food, music, and much more.
Splash Path happens rain or shine (though we always hope for “shine”!) and is a
great way to spend your Saturday. Come join in the fun!
Until
next time, keep it colorful!
Martha
(and Lori)
