By Gary Nager
There are two great events happening tomorrow that we hope you’ll check out, events which may have some crossover appeal. And, the good news is that you can still participate in both of them.
The first, which will kick off at 7 a.m., is the fifth annual Honest Abe 5K Road Race & 1-Mile Fun Run, which will be hosted by the new Avalon Park West (APW) community located off S.R. 54 in Wesley Chapel.
The new location for this beautiful 3.1-mile jaunt will actually start at New River Elementary (4710 River Glen Blvd., Wesley Chapel) through a gorgeous new section of APW, a great new planned development, and will benefit the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel and the Boy Scouts of America.
Organizers Don McBath of McBath Law Group, and Kristin Muslin, a marketer and event coordinator for APW, are both members of the Wesley Chapel Rotary Club, which now meets at noon at the new Stage Left Bar & Kitchen (24400 S.R. 54, Lutz). McBath also is a former Scout and longtime Scoutmaster, as well as the current finance chair for the Allohak District of BSA.
The race surpassed last year’s organizers’ goal of more than 100 runners and raised more than $7,000, which supported the Rotary Club and its selected charities.
For more info, visit Facebook & search “Honest Abe 5K” or register online to run at . The pre-race-day cost to participate ranges between $10-$20, but day of race registrations also are available for $15-$25.
Wiregrass Classic Clay Shoot
Also on February 7, please join the Wiregrass Ranch Foundation (WRF) and the Porter family for the third Annual Wiregrass Ranch Classic Clay Shoot! The incredible turnout at last year’s event allowed the WRF to donate $20,000 to the Lacoochee Boys & Girls Club, $5,000 to OnBikes, as well as to support several other awesome causes in our local community.
The organizers expect an even better turnout this year and look forward to raising funds to better our community while having a great time at this competitive event!
The Porter family has supported Pasco County and the surrounding areas for more than 60 years and established the WRF to serve as a vehicle for charitable work throughout the area. The Foundation has donated countless hours and dollars to local schools, charities and projects throughout Pasco County and the entire Tampa Bay region.
This year’s Clay Shoot, which will again be held at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays (10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’Lakes), begins at 2 p.m. and will provide college scholarships for college-bound seniors within the community. This is a natural for the Porter family, which donated the land for the new Pasco Hernando State College of S.R. 56 and has been a true benefactor for the college.
For info or to register to participate in this year’s Classic Clay Shoot, visit Facebook.com/events/819627858103217.
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