Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – The 2nd Annual Dexter “Parents As Teachers” 5k and Strollerthon will be held on Saturday, March 23rd. And the deadline for registration is fast approaching.
This year they will be holding the event at Southwest Elementary School with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m., 5k steps off at 8:30 a.m. and the Strollerthon rolls out at 10:00 a.m.
You must have your completed registration form and fee turned in no later than Friday, March 8th to guarantee a shirt for the event. Extra shirts will be available in limited sizes on the day of the 5k event. Registration for the 5k Run/Walk is $20.00.
The 5k Run/Walk Event is a time for everyone, not just parents and grandparents, to get an active and of course to support a great community program. Young and old alike are welcome to participate, just meet them at the crayons in front of Southwest Elementary and have fun!
If you are not up to a 5k Run/Walk, then grab a stroller and your little one. The Strollerthon registration fee is $20.00. Don’t forget to decorate your stroller and display it with your child during a one-mile fun walk before the egg hunt. Spectators will be voting by placing $1 or more in that stroller’s jar for the best decorated stroller and there will be awesome prizes awarded to the top 3 strollers.
They have even added a new prize this year. Impartial judges will choose one stroller that really stands out and will be awarded the “Judges Choice”. Each child registered in the Strollerthon will receive a free book!
The Parents as Teachers Egg Hunt will follow the Strollerthon and the Easter Bunny will be stopping by to check out everyone’s strollers and visit with the children. What memories will you make at the PAT 5k Event?
The walkers and runners who are participating in this event will be completing a 3.1 mile “Tour of Dexter Schools”. Remember this is not a race, but an opportunity to be active with children of all ages.
All registered 5k and Strollerthon participants will receive a t-shirt, swag bag, water and refreshments with their $20 entry fee.
To get more information contact Willa Fees at 624-3095 or Melanie Stoelting at 614-1004.
To get a copy of the registration form, go to the Dexter Chamber of Commerce website, www.dexterchamber.com or there are copies on the bookcase at Southwest Elementary School. Mail your form to PAT Strollerthon and 5k, c/o Melanie Stoelting, 915 W. Grant St., Dexter, Missouri 63841.
