Blaine Gardener’s Market kicks (creeps?) off 2010 season with slug race

The Blaine Gardener’s Market is holding a slug race on May 22 to celebrate opening day. The market will run every Saturday, 10-2 in H Street Plaza, through October 9th. Read the article in the Northern Light here:

http://thenorthernlight.com/news/article.exm/2010-04-07_gardener_s_market_to_open_with_slug_race

5k-10k Bellingham Volkssport walk, April 24 2010

Take a self-paced stroll through Bellingham’s south side with the Tulip Trekkers, Mt. Vernon’s Volkssport (people’s sport) club. The Fairhaven-Edgemoor Friendship Walk starts at Fairhaven Runners at 10am, where you can register and pick up a route map starting at 9:30am.

Volkssport — “people’s sport” — walking events are organized by local clubs as a fun, noncompetitive organized activity for all ages and abilities. Learn more about volkssporting at the Tulip Trekkers website.

Pick up the Pace! Aerobic Walking talk at Fairhaven Runners, 4/15/2010

From Fairhaven Runners:

Hear from a former nationally classed race walker about how to make aerobic walking part of your life. Cindy Paffumi will talk about benefits and provide tips. She will also preview her spring training program for walkers and discuss the Fairhaven Walking Club’s weekly Saturday morning walks. Cindy has been the store’s walking coach for four years, and athletes enjoy her expert guidance and positive spirit.

When: Thursday, April 15, 7:15 – 8:15 PM

Where: Fairhaven Runners, 1209 11th St., Bellingham