Since August 2009, Communities In Schools of Brunswick County (CIS) volunteers have logged over 4,000 hours of one-on-one time with more than 1,200 students through the Adopt A School and Volunteer Program. CIS works with Brunswick County Schools to enhance the quality of education by bring the community and its resources directly to the student.

CIS is looking for more members of the community to get involved, volunteer their time and share their talents. The first step to becoming a volunteer is to attend one of CIS’s two-hour volunteer orientations, which are offered at various schools throughout the coming weeks.

During orientation, potential volunteers will learn more about specific ways of volunteering, communication skills, school rules and policies for volunteers. Each potential volunteer is also required to complete an application and a criminal background check.

Upcoming orientations:

• Southport Elementary, Monday January 11, 8:30
• Union Elementary, Thursday, January 14, 8:45
• Belville Elementary, Thursday, January 21, 9:30
• Bolivia Elementary, Tuesday, January 26, 8:30
• Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary, Thursday, January 28, 9:30
• Virginia Williamson Elementary, Tuesday, February 2, 8:30
• Town Creek Elementary, Wednesday, February 10, 9:30

For more information call Linda Rumsey, CIS Adopt A School and Volunteer Director, at 754-9536.

CrossFit Christmas Challenge 5K and 1 Mile Dog Jog Comes to Sunset Beach!

Don your Santa Hat and Reindeer Antlers, load up Fido or Lassie in the car and head down to the 1st Annual CrossFit Christmas Challenge on December 12! The event will be held on the beach at Sunset Beach, and will feature a 5K run and a 1 mile dog jog on the beach at low tide. Sunset Beach has one of the best running and walking surfaces for dogs and people on the East Coast — and its right here in our back yard! Prizes for the best holiday costumes will be given to the top 3 dogs, individuals and team entrys. Participants in the 5K race will receive official event sweatshirts and a race packet featuring discount coupons from area merchants and sponsors. Participants in the 1 mile dog jog will receive “doggy bags” with snacks and pet-related merchandise and coupons.

Event Schedule:

7:30 am 5K Registration and Pre-Registration Packet Pick up opens

9:00 am Holiday Costume Judging for Individuals and Teams

9:15 am 5K Race Start

9:30 am 1-Mile Dog Jog Registration and Pre-Registration Pick-up

10:15 am Pet Costume Contest Judging

10:30 am 1 mile Dog Jog Start

Register online for both events at http://crossfitchallenge.xlrun.com. Pre-registration fees are $30 for the 5K until 12/8/09, $35 event day registration. 1 Mile Dog Jog Registration Fee is $15. Proceeds from the event will benefit Paws-Ability. Paws-Ability is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise money to aid existing animal shelters and rescue groups within Brunswick County, North Carolina, promote responsible pet ownership and educate the public in legislative matters concerning animal welfare.

Special thanks to CrossFit Ocean Isle Beach for their leadership and title sponsorship, and the event major sponsors Carolina Golf Properties, Filets, Steaks and Seafood, Professional Grounds Maintenance, Inc., The Chandler Law Firm and Yarbrough & Company, Builders, Inc.

Questions about the CrossFit Christmas Challenge can be directed to Sandy Morckel at (614) 306-8856 or sandy@premiereconsulting.net or Karen Candia, (910) 443-9190 or karen@crossfitoceanislebeach.com. Get in the holiday spirit and join us on December 12!

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CrossFit 5K Run & Dog Jog