This Sunday, October 26, 2008 is the "Boogie For Baskets" 1 mile walk and 5k run on Metairie Road benefiting the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Francis Xavier Church. Money raised will be used to provide food baskets for the poor for Thanksgiving and Christmas and other times during the year. Racers and spectators are encouraged to bring canned goods for the food baskets. The festivities begin at 7:30am with registration. The 1 mile walk starts at 8:30am and the 5k begins at 9:00am. The starting point is The Garden Gate at 2918 Metairie Road. The course goes from The Garden Gate down Metairie Road to Oakridge and back to The Garden Gate. There will be an after race garden party featuring a 5 piece swing-band orchestra. Plenty of food and refreshments provided by area businesses will be available. There will also be awards and raffles. The cost to participate is $15.00 for adults (no t-shirt, race day); $10 for youth (age 15 and under) and $5.00 for spectator admission to the party. If you bring canned goods, the spectator fee is waived.
We will be there. Join us to help support this good cause and have some fun!