Finley >> The 26th Annual Vineyard Run for Literacy will take place on Sunday, Oct. 11, in conjunction with the annual Steele Wines Harvest Festival.
Race participants can choose to compete in either a 5K or 10K run or a 5K walk. Online registration is available at: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Kelseyville/VRFL. On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m. at Steele Wines, located at the corner of Highway 29 and Thomas Drive, south of Finley. The race begins at 9 a.m.
Early Registration deadline is Oct. 5; Adults $15, Ages 6-18 $5, and Age 5 and under are free. Registration from Oct. 6 through race day; Adults $25, Ages 6-18 $10, and age 5 and under are free. Race T-shirts are available for $15.
All proceeds from the event go to the Lake County Literacy Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting reading and writing skills in the community and to support literacy tutoring activities throughout Lake County. The Coalition purchases books and supplies and provides tutor training and workshops. The families program provides books for children under the age of 6 so that the parents can read to their children and break the cycle of illiteracy.
The Vineyard Run for Literacy is a great opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the autumn weather amid the agricultural beauty of Finley. Encourage coworkers, friends and family members to make donations to sponsor your walk/run. Bring $100 in sponsor contributions on race day and your registration fee is waived. Sponsor sheets are available at Lake County Library, online at http://rdysetgo.com/vineyard-run-for-literacy-10-11-15.html or by calling 707-263-7633.
Registration forms are available at all branches of the Lake County Library, the Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce, West America Bank and Lake County Visitor Information Center as well as at Steele Wines on the morning of the run. T-shirts and registration forms will be available at the Coalition’s booth at the Pear Festival, September 26 at the corner of 3rd and Main, Kelseyville. Winners in each category receive both ribbons and prizes. Additionally all participants are entered in a drawing for prizes donated by local merchants.
For additional information please contact: lclcoalition@gmail.com or 707-263-7633.
