23 West Pelham Road, Shutesbury MA
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
🏃♂️ Event Overview
On a crisp autumn morning, runners and walkers of all ages and abilities will gather at the heart of Shutesbury for an invigorating 5K road race. The course will wind through the picturesque roads, providing a scenic backdrop as participants stride towards the finish line. Whether you're an avid runner seeking a new challenge or a walking enthusiast looking for a fun activity to kickstart your Thanksgiving celebrations, the Turkey Trot promises to be an event for everyone.
🎉 Event Features
- Kids' Run: Feature a kids' run.
- Thanksgiving Prizes: Have prizes to fill your Thanksgiving tables.
- Local Support: Showcase local business sponsors.
- Library Fundraiser: Raise funds for a new Shutesbury library.
🏆 Awards
Age group Awards winners: Male & Female: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
📅 Event Details
Date: 2024-11-23
Location: 23 West Pelham Road, Shutesbury, MA
More Information: Roadtown Turkey Trot 5K
📚 Community Impact
Library Needs: Our Library is the heart of our community, offering programs for everyone – from story time for our youngest visitors to fitness classes for seniors – and providing opportunities for community connections for all. We need a bigger library for all of this, plus, we would like to wash our hands after using a bathroom.
💰 Funding Goal
Grant Support: In 2022 we became the fortunate recipients of the one and only Massachusetts Small Library Pilot Grant, which will cover 75% of the cost of a new library. Most importantly, 83% of voters supported moving forward with the grant. We are designing our new library now and will break ground in Spring of 2024.
Community Contributions: The Friends of the MN Spear Memorial Library have anticipated this moment and have worked hard since 2010 to raise funds for our Town’s share of a new library. We have a goal of $550,000 by the time we break ground next spring. We now have $460,000, all raised from within our small community of just under 1,800 residents.
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