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Native American Music along with food all day, great people, & a great cause. Songs by the Northern Traditional Drum - Blue Star.

Food provided with generous support of Don Brown. It will be a potluck style feed - Any contributions Welcome!

How it Works: New blankets & soft toys - New, lightweight hand or machine washable blankets are sent to the Porcupine District of South Dakota, and people in other locations as funding for shipping permits.
 New Hard or Boxed toys- distributed locally to Pukuu, United American Indian Involvement, Walking Shield, and other local agencies/families.
 New School supplies- donated to Walking Shield at their Glendora donation location for distribution to reservation schoolchildren.

This event is hosted by Redbird. For more information call 805 217-0364 or checkout their website at www.redbirdsvision.org
 
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Nike+ Human Race Los Angeles 5/10K

When: Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:00 AM
Where: Sports Arena & Coliseum Los Angeles Memorial 
3939 S Figueroa St Ste A
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 748-6131
 
Cost: $25.00  

What time is the race?
12:00AM midnight on Friday night before the USC vs. Oregon State Game on Saturday, October 24th. Warm up programming for the race will begin the evening of Friday, October 23rd at 10:30PM.

What is the distance of the race?
There are two race options, a 5K and a 10K.

How many miles is 5K?
3.1 miles.

How many miles is 10K?
6.2 miles.

Where will the race take place?
The race will start and finish at the LA Coliseum, near the grassy area in front of the Jack and Jill statue. The LA Coliseum address is 3939 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037.

How do I register and find out more about the race?
Click here to find out more.

How much does it cost to register for the race?
Race registration costs $25. This provides you entry to the race, entry to the Ultimate Nike Tailgate Party prior to the football game, a live concert experience and your race tee shirt.

Does this race benefit a charity?
Yes. Nike will donate $5 of each race entry to A Better LA, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit founded by Coach Pete Carroll. The organization supports Los Angeles communities in their goal to reduce gang violence, in part through sports programming. Find more info at http://www.abetterla.org.

Is the race chip timed?
This is a fun run! There will be clocks placed throughout the course and at the finish, but we will not have chip timing for this run. If you run with Nike+, you'll not only get your final race time, but you'll also be able to track your distance, time, pace and calories burned in real time during the race. Nike+ will also allow you to see a detailed graph of your race and all your stats after you're done.

What exactly is Nike+?
Nike+ is a device that measures your distance, pace, time and calories burned. See or hear your stats in real time with Nike+SportBand or Nike+iPod, then log on to http://nikerunning.com after you're done to track your runs, view your progress, set goals and challenge your friends.

Do I have to use Nike+ to participate in the race?
No, you are not required to use Nike+. We highly recommend it, however. Not only is Nike+ an inspirational and effective training tool, it will also allow you to track your distance, time, pace and calories burned in real time during the race on 10/24. After you're done, you'll be able to see a detailed graph of your race, and all your stats. Nike+ connects you to the world's largest running club--there are over 1.2 million Nike+ runners worldwide. Only Nike+ users can participate in Challenges and log miles toward special benefits on race day.

Do I need to be a USC student to participate in the race?
No, you are not required to be a student of USC to participate in the race, but currently registered USC students will have access to exclusive benefits, including race promotions, training runs, special programming and race-day rewards.

How do I train for the big race?
Nike will host training runs, starting in September. We also recommend you train with Nike+, which tracks your distance, time, pace and calories burned in real time during your run. You can log on to http://nikerunning.com to track your runs, view your progress, set goals and challenge your friends. You can customize a training plan, hear from real coaches, and more. Nike+ connects you to the world's largest running club--there are over 1.2 million Nike+ runners worldwide. Only Nike+ users can participate in Challenges and log miles toward special benefits on race day. Check back at http://nikerunning.com for details and a full schedule.

How do I find out more about the Los Angeles Nike+ Human Race?
Check out the Nike Hub at 728 W. 28th St., on the University of Southern California Greek Row (on W. 28th St. between Hoover and Figueroa). If you have any other questions, you can email the USC Nike lead ambassador at [email protected].

 
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Wine a little - you'll feel better!  This fourth annual event will offer wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, and an auction of many items, including original art created by our furry friends! All proceeds will benefit the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, a nonprofit, pro-humane shelter for cats and dogs.

Tickets are available by email ([email protected]), by phone (562-430-4993) or by fax (562-594-0003).

Where:
Oakwood Apartments Community Center
333 First St. Seal Beach, Ca 90740

When:
Saturday, June 20th from 7pm - 10pm

Cost:
$30.00 - For a GREAT cause