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Project LEARN and the Town of Johnston present the sixth annual 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk to Benefit Adult Literacy

WHEN:
June 10, 2007

WHERE:
Johnston Sr. High School
345 Cherry Hill Rd.
Johnston, R.I. 02919

SCHEDULE:
Run Start is 10:00 a.m.
Walk Start is 10:10 a.m.
Youth Races start 9:00 a.m.

RACE DESCRIPTION:
5k out-and-back course plus a 2-mile walk and youth races (1/4 mile for 10 & under, 1/2 mile for 11-14)

RACE INFO:
Short-sleeve t-shirts guaranteed to all entries received by June 1; as available on race day.

PRIZES:
Trophies for top male and female overall and for top 3 in each age division (29 & under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

AWARD PRESENTATIONS:
Youth race awards will be presented immediately after each race at the finish area. 5K awards will be presented starting at 11:30 a.m. inside Johnston High School.

YOUTH RACES:
Awards will be given to Top 3 in each Age Division.
A T-shirt will be given to all Youth Race participants.
time Race distance*
9:00 a.m. Girls 1/4 mile (400 meters) Age 10 and under.
9:10 a.m. Boys 1/4 (400 meters) Age 10 and under.
9:20 a.m. Girls 1/2 mile (800 meters) Age 11-14.
9:30 a.m. Boys 1/2 (800 meters) Age 11-14.

• Children who run in the 5k race pay full fee. The race committee
encourages all children to participate in the Youth Races.

• The Project LEARN 5k Race Committee would like to assist any children
who cannot afford to participate in the Youth Races by waiving their
entry fee. This will be done on the honor system when the entry form
is submitted by mail.

Download an application at: http://ronziopizza.com/

Register on-line at needtorace.com

DIRECTIONS:
From South - new York:
Take Rt 95 N to Exit 11.
Merge onto I-295 N toward Woonsocket.
Merge onto US 6 E Exit 6A toward Providence.
Take RT 5 N Exit. Turn L onto Atwood Ave.
Turn R onto Cherry Hill Rd.

From north - Boston:
Take Rt 95 S to 295 S. Merge on to I 295 S.
Merge onto US 6 toward Hartford/Providence.
Take US 6 W Exit 6B toward Hartford.
Take US 6A E ramp toward Johnston.
L onto US 6A Hartford Ave.
Turn L onto Atwood Ave.
Turn R onto Cherry Hill Rd.
From north - Worscester:
Rt 146 S. Merge with I-295 S toward Warwick
Merge on US toward Hartford Providence.
Take US 6 W Exit 6B toward Hartford.
Take US 6A E ramp toward Johnston.
L onto US 6A Hartford Ave.
Turn L onto Atwood Ave.
Turn R onto Cherry Hill Rd.

Project LEARN:
Project LEARN is a non-profit adult literacy agency established in 1984
to provide literacy programs for adult learners, who often have learning
disabilities. Our classes and programs are scheduled day, afternoon and
evening, in community based organizations and libraries in Woonsocket,
Cumberland, Central Falls and Pawtucket, and in our offices at One Social
Street, Woonsocket. Web-based Distance Learning programs offer students
access to additional instructional support 24/7.

OUR INNOVATIVE LITERACY SERVICES:
• Family Literacy Program promotes good reading habits for children and
prepares adults to take the GED exam.
• The Wilson Reading System ‘works’ for learning disabled adults.
• Literacy programs at the Family Resources Woonsocket Homeless Shelter
help residents become self-sufficient.
• Computer Lab - Students use cutting edge software such as My Reading
Coach and Lexia help students to dramatically improve their reading skills
and simultaneously improve their computer skills.
• Accelerated basic skills classes provide learners with the skills necessary to
improve their workplace skills and to prepare for the GED.
• English Literacy/Civics classes support new members of the community in
acquiring English literacy skills and understanding American culture.
• Distance Learning provides the opportunity for learners to prepare for the
GED tests, improve basic skills, qualify for job training/certificate programs
or college entrance and is flexible and convenient, available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
To learn more about Project Learn, visit us online at www.projectlearn.org or contact Susan Grislis at 769-4200.

Project LEARN
Adult and Family Literacy Programs
P.O. Box 567
One Social Street
Woonsocket, R.I. 02895

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