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The Reporter April 2022
Club & Museum News Lighthouse Run - A Run for Everyone Saturday, April 23rd
Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is holding a benefit run on Saturday, April 23 and everyone is invited. Young and old, novice and experienced, runners, walkers and parents pushing babies in strollers – all are welcome to participate in this annual community event. Choose your level of activity, from a pleasant 5K walk in scenic neighborhoods, or a 5K run or a 10 K run that takes you on the East Bay Bike Path, past the lighthouse. Prizes will be awarded to overall winners as well as to male and female winners in the following categories: Junior (18 and under), Open (19-29), Sub-Master (30-39), Master (40-49), Senior (50-59), Veteran (60-69), and Grand Veteran (70+). The 10K steps off at 8:00 a.m. and the 5K at 8:30 a.m. at Rose Larisa Park, 701 Bullocks Point Avenue. Pappas OPT will offer free stretches for participants before and after the race. A disc jockey will create a festive atmosphere with music for racers and spectators. AAA will be on hand with useful information. Immediately following completion of the races, an awards ceremony will be held and prizes presented. Free pizza will be available for participants. All racers 21 and over are invited to The 133 Club for a complimentary pint of beer or glass of wine.
Go to www.pomhamrockslighthouse.org or https://runsignup. com/Race/RI/Riverside/PomhamRocksRun for further details about the benefit run or to register for the in-person or the virtual event.
Enter Your Team
Gather your friends and family and run as a team. Round up your neighbors or reach out to your classmates to walk or run together. Local businesses, large and small, are invited to enter a corporate team to show their community spirit. There will be three race options: 5K walk, 5K and 10K runs. The 10K run passes by The Lighthouse on the East Bay Bike Path. Participants of all ages are welcome, as are both novice and experienced runners and walkers.
Exhibitors Wanted
Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse are seeking exhibitors for the Lighthouse Run. Exhibitors will set up on the grounds of Rose Larisa Park, across from the Looff Carousel and interact with participants and spectators before and following the races. Exhibitor fee is $50. At this time, in addition to the lighthouse group, other exhibitors include Pappas OPT, which will be providing stretches for race participants and AAA, which will provide information and promotional items for racers. Businesses interested in participating can email lighthouse1871@cox.net or call 401-433-3463 with any questions and to request an application.
Sponsors Welcome
Show your support for East Providence’s historic landmark! Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is seeking businesses to sponsor the Lighthouse Run. All sponsors will have their logo printed on the back of the commemorative t-shirt. Sponsorship levels include a $250 Key Sponsor; a $500 Bell Sponsor, which also includes a printed mile marker; and a $750 Lantern Sponsor, which also provides complimentary exhibitor space at Rose Larisa Park for company promotion. The $1,000 Tower Sponsor also includes two complimentary run registrations. Businesses may choose to be a Partner for $100 and their name and address will be listed on a sign at post-event activities at Rose Larisa Park. For the $50 Booster level, a company, family or individual, can have their name featured on a sign at post-event activities. Donations in any amount are welcome. Current businesses at this time that have joined in the run include Bell Sponsors Feeney Pinkerton LLC, and Pawtucket Credit Union. Teamsters Local Union #251, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Shaw’s Supermarket, Riverside and The 133 Club are Key Sponsors. Lighthouse Run Partners include Graphic Ink, Rising Sun Lodge #30 AF & AM, Wood’s Heating & Oil Service, Guardian Pest Control and Bill Lizotte Architectural Glass and Aluminum, Inc.
