Center to sponsor Paces for Prevention

| 29 Sep 2011 | 12:07

    A running and biking event for a good cause Andover — Looking for something to do with your friends? Love running? Own a bike? Enjoy spending time outdoors? Want to win a free I-pod? Then come on out for the Center for Prevention and Counseling’s second annual Paces for Prevention. This fundraiser helps to benefit the prevention and counseling programs at the CFPC. Paces for Prevention will be held on Sunday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. to noon at Kittatinny Valley State Park,rain or shine. The day’s events and activities include a 5K run and walk, a mountain bike race (for teenagers and adults only), a Family Fun Walk as well as face painting, games, and refreshments. Registration materials are available at www.centerforprevention.org or by calling the CFPC at 973-383-4787. The cost is $10 for students and $20 for individuals who pre-register, however, the registration fee will be waived for those who collect $50 in sponsorships. Refreshments are included for all registered participants. Plus, the first 100 registrants will be awarded a free “Paces for Prevention” tee shirt and the participant to raise the most money will win a free I-pod! The Center for Prevention and Counseling is a non-profit agency located in Newton.The agency provides substance abuse prevention and counseling services to children, teens, adults and families in Sussex County from all economic and cultural backgrounds. For more information about Paces for Prevention, visit www.centerforprevention.org or call the Center at 973-383-4787.