Riverside Parks and Recreation Summer Brochure 1 | Page 27

Special Events Riverside Independence Day 5K Run JULY 4th! Join us for our 38th Annual Independence Day 5K Run! 5K runners will enjoy running the tree-lined and winding roads of Historic Riverside. After your run, stay and enjoy our patriotic parade and Independence Day Festival in Guthrie Park. Goodie bags and DRI-BALANCE SHIRTS to pre-registered runners! When: Monday, July 4th Start time: 7:30 am sharp Awards: Top 3 overall men & women Top men & women in each age group Age Groups: Men & Women, 14 & under 15-19 / 20-24 / 25-29 / 30-34 / 35-39 / 40-44/ 45-49 / 50-54 / 55-59 / 60-64 / 65-69 / 70 + Registration Fee: $30 on or before June 20 $35 after June 20 and on race day Program #: 256540A Last day for online registration is June 30. Race Day Registration will be available from 6:30 - 7:15 am (NO registrations will be accepted after 7:15 am.) Cash or check only. Proceeds support youth recreational activities in Riverside. No transfers, credits or refund if event is cancelled due to weather. Riverside Ride Hop on your mountain bike, tandem, chopper, unicycle, fixie, or beachcomber, and show your love of cycling in Riverside. Wheel it over to St. Mary’s Parking Lot on Burlington St. and join your neighbors for a relaxed ride throughout the village. Bike ride starts promptly at 8:30 am. This event is put on in partnership with Economic Development Commission. All participants are encouraged and recommended to wear a helmet. Participate in the Bike Rodeo provided by the Riverside Police Department for a chance to be placed in a raffle to win a youth bicycle. When: Saturday, June 25th 7:15 am - Bike Checks by Dan’s Bike Shop 7:45 am - Bike Rodeo provided by the Riverside Police Department 8:15 am - Bike Safety Talk 8:30 am - Bike Ride around Riverside (Youth and Adult loops) 9:15 am- Bike Raffle, crafts, and food available for purchase from local businesses in Riverside Where: St. Mary’s Parking Lot, 97 Herrick Road Instructor: Recreation Staff Fee: FREE! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Be a part of our Race Crew! Whether you cheer the runners or hand out water, the runners need you! Be a course Marshal; assist with finish line chutes, race day registration, or finish line hospitality. Free T-shirt for all volunteers! Contact Annie Hanrahan for more information at [email protected] T-shirt included T-shirt included FREE T-SHIRT FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS!!! Softball Clinic Fastptich softball season is in full swing which means players need have a good pitching mechanics! If your daughter is moving out of coach-pitch to fastpitch this year, next year, or if she is in her first two years of learning the throwing motion, this is the clinic for her. Windmill style pitching is an easy way to get girls interested in the game but it's a difficult motion to master without help. Players need to develop safe and proper fundamentals at a young age to avoid injury and grow high potential for accuracy and speed. Join Abby Hanrahan, NCAA DIII National Champion and professional instructor, to learn how to pitch. Each pitcher is required to bring a catcher whether it is a parent or a teammate. Who: Girls Ages 7 - 12 When: Wednesday, June 15, 12:00 - 2:00 pm Where: Indian Gardens Instructor: Abby Hanrahan, NCAA DIII National Champion Fee: FREE! Please come into the Water Tower to reserve a spot Min/Max: 5/30 Program #: 232050A 27