welcome. The Spirit Run is an out and back
course along the Three Rivers Heritage
Trail, followed by an awards ceremony,
refreshments and a family-friendly
celebration in the South Shore Riverfront
Park at South Side Works.
Post-race activities include Halloween-
themed crafts and fun with the Carnegie
Library of Pittsburgh, pumpkin painting
and more! For more information, visit
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• If someone at the door becomes agitated
or tries to hurry you, don’t let him/her in.
• “Distraction burglars” often work in
pairs. Don’t let them in if you don’t know
who they are, as one might distract you
while the other steals from your home.
• If you can, install a door chain so it can
be latched before you open the door.
• If you have a front door spy hole, use
this to see who is there. Otherwise, use a
nearby window.
• If you are unable to do any of the above,
talk to the person through the door
without opening it, and ask to see ID
or to pass it
through the
letter slot.
• Make sure
you lock
the back
door before
answering the
front door to someone you don’t know.
• If you have a mobile or cordless phone,
take it to the door with you so you can
call emergency services quickly.
Peoples cares about your safety. If you
are ever in doubt, don’t let a stranger into
your home. Telephone local authorities
immediately and notify your neighbors as
soon as possible.
EMMAUS SPIRIT RUN 5K
On Oct. 15, Emmaus will host its fourth
annual Spirit Run, a Halloween costume-
themed chipped 5K and 1-mile fun walk
to benefit the Emmaus Community of
Pittsburgh and its mission of providing homes
and support for people with intellectual
disabilities. All skill and fitness levels are
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