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Arborfest Includes Inaugural Mud Run BY KAREN BOSSICK
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et’s not muddy things here. There’s going to be a criteriumstyle mud run—and crawl— through thick, gunky mud this coming Saturday. It’s a chance for kids and adults alike (sorry, pigs) to get down and dirty. And it’s free. It’s the Inaugural Arborfest Mud Run and it will be held between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Hop Porter Park. It’s part of Hailey’s inaugural “Trees, Community Earth and Art” Arborfest Festival, which will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free tree seedlings, advice from arborists, a visit from Smokey Bear, a bouncy forest, art displays, food and beverages and musical performances led by R.L. Rowsey. And it will kick off at 10 a.m. with a “Right Trees, Right Place” presentation by Craig Westling. The object of the mud fest itself is to negotiate hay bales, wall climbs and maybe even “swim” through a few feet of mud—all for glory, a free beverage and an awesome T-shirt. There are five categories: kids 10 through 13, kids 14 through 17, solo male and female recreational and solo male and female competitive, and four-person coed teams. Registration will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Hailey City Hall meeting room and from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the park. Participants under age 18 must have an adult sign a waiver. There will be no race entry fees this year. But in future years entry fees will be charged, with the proceeds going to the Hailey Tree Committee, whose mission is to promote sound arboricultural practices and tree diversity. In the future, organizers hope to hand out awards, including the Dirty Business Trophy for the fastest business team. Competitors are encouraged to wear comfy old clothes, such as sweatpants, long johns or running tights that will offer protection against cuts and bruises. Shoes with traction will help racers negotiate the mud. Creative team costumes are encouraged. Competitors are also encouraged to discard glasses, rings, earrings and other jewelry that could get lost. Contacts may be a problem, as well, if mud gets in your eyes. There will be an outdoor shower to wash off the gunk, and changing tents. Participants can immortalize their fling with photos available for purchase from Flolo’s Imaging Center in Hailey (flolos@qwestoffice.net). For more information, call 7883434. To volunteer, email info@haileycityhall.org
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Family of Four to Play STORY & PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK
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“It’s pretty exciting to have the whole family. And it’s so impressive that all of them play and all of them enjoy it so.”
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News flash
R.L. Rowsey announces that the First Annual Flash Chorus will perform “This Land is Your Land” with folksinger Dr. Tom Archie during Saturday’s Arbor Day Mudfest. There’s no need for a rehearsal. Just come prepared to create harmones, sing descants and add your own personal flair when Archie strikes up the chord. “We won’t gather as a choir. We’ll just be wherever we are in the park, and when the song starts, sing out boldly,” said Rowsey. “Be joyful. Smile a lot. Sing louder than you think you should. Dance. Encourage others to join in. Hug. Laugh. Cheer.” tws
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