Fiddler 5K and One Mile Fun Run Returns July 3rd

May 30, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The 23rd annual Fiddler 5K and One Mile Fun Run, sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County will be Saturday, July 3. All proceeds from the race are used in building another Habitat for Humanity home in DeKalb County.

The race on Saturday, July 3 will begin promptly at 7:00 a.m. RAIN OR SHINE. on Church Street in front of the First Baptist Life Enrichment Center, Smithville. The race ends on Church Street in front of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home.

The Fiddler 5K is a qualifying race for the Run the Cumberland Medal Series of Races.

Anybody who is interested in participating either in the one mile fun run or the 5K may go to www.fiddler5k.com where you’ll find all the details and a link to online registration.

PRE-REGISTRATION is open from May 30th until June 30, 2021, at Noon ($25 for adults 19 and up and $20 for ages 18 and under).

PRE-REGISTRATION PERKS: You can save money. You are guaranteed a shirt and you may pick up your packet early!

ONLINE RACE DAY REGISTRATION is open from Noon on June 30, 2021, until race day at 6:45 a.m. Paper Race Day Registration is available beginning at 5:45 a.m. on Race Day ($30 for adults 19 and up and $25 for ages 18 and under)

Shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register by June 30, 2021, at Noon. However, they usually have plenty! They will not hold shirts past race day at 7:00 a.m.

RACE DAY Check-In, Pre-Registered Check-In and Race Day Registration are from 5:45 a.m. until 6:45 a.m. on July 3rd in the parking lot of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home near the finish line on Church Street.

EARLY PACKET PICKUP for those who pre-registered before June 30, 2021, at Noon, will be held on July 1, 2021, from 5-7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center on Church Street.

Fiddler 5K Awards are given to Overall Male and Female Masters (40+) and in age groups 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Fun Run Awards are given to the Overall Male and Female Finishers age 12 and under and the top 3 male and female finishes age 12 and under.

The course is certified and professionally timed.

Strollers are welcome but should line up at the rear. No pets allowed. 5K course is open for 60 minutes.

QUESTIONS? Email director@fiddler5k.com or visit www.fiddler5k.com.

May 29, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

A Blood Assurance Drive will be held Thursday, June 3 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital.

The bloodmobile will be parked in the hospital parking lot. Schedule an appointment at www.bloodassurance.org/saintthomasdekalb. You may also contact Barbara Jacobs at 615-215-5302 or barbara.jacobs @ascension.org.

Please eat a good meal, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks, and bring your I.D. Donors will receive a “Donoritaville Givin is Easy” t-shirt. Donors will also be entered into a drawing for a: “2021 Side-by-Side”. Save time by answering your health history questions before you arrive, Download “bloodassurancequickscreen” on your phone day of blood drive. This will save you approximately a 10 minute wait time on the bus.

By: Dwayne Page

Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you.

Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent.

A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.

UT Extension in DeKalb County is offering A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls virtually on the first Monday of each month beginning June 7 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Program is free A workbook will be sent to participants by email. To register, call 615-597-4945 or register online at tiny.utk.edu/MOB2021.

Please call April Martin at 615-597-4945 or email amartin3@utk.edu for more information.

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