Friends,
I did it! I ran my first 5k race. I went into it thinking I wasn’t going to make it, that I was going to let myself down. But, you know what? It was great.
I ran my personal best time. I finished in the upper half of my age group. I got a medal. I didn’t do as well as the pace runner who was pregnant and finished a 10k five minutes behind me. And I certainly didn’t run as well as the lady who didn’t even break a sweat when she was passing me.
But for someone who never thought to run a race, but here am. And I have to say, I’m pretty proud.
Next on my list is the Kona Chocolate 5k in November.
Rebecca
Fire Safety Open House
Here’s a chance to learn about fire prevention while having a blast at the Fire Safety Open House.
This family-fun event takes place Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 2395 W. 12 Mile. Kids will find plenty to do including shooting off a fire hose, climbing the rock wall and exploring the big fire rigs. Parents can meet with public safety officers to develop a family fire escape plan, learn about the common causes of house fires and teach their kids how to, “Stop, Drop and Roll!”
Take a moment while you’re there to visit the newly-expanded fire hall and experience a chili cook-off, fire safety demonstrations and lots of other activities. Plus, Sparky the Fire Dog will be there to pass out stickers and fire helmets.
Get Your Order in for Berkley Santa Ornaments
The Berkley Santa ornaments are not here yet, but if you want to buy them via mail the historical museum is taking orders now. Ornaments should arrive in about three weeks.
For $10 each, you can have a nostalgic bit of Berkley Christmas. Postage and handling is $10 for up to five ornaments. The cost goes up to $15 for six to 10 ornaments.
Please make checks payable to Berkley Historical Committee.
Mail to: Berkley Historical Museum
Ornaments
3338 Coolidge
Berkley, MI 48072
Touch-A-Truck Event
Berkley Parks and Recreation is teaming with the Berkley Public Safety Department and the Berkley Department of Public Works to host Touch-A-Truck 2019.
A variety of trucks will be on hand for kids to explore and enjoy. There is no cost to this event.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at Berkley Parks and Recreation at 2400 Robina Avenue.
Sign Up for Bear Cub Cheer Clinic
The Bear Cub Cheer Clinic is back. Register on Sept. 24-25 from 6 to 7 p.m. outside of the Berkley High School East Gym for this two-day clinic. The clinic ends with participants performing at the homecoming game on Oct. 11. Click here for more information.
