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Saturday, December 13, 2008

Christmas Lights Walk

Things to know about this walk:
1. Coffee, hot chocolate and cookies will be available after the walk.
2. Bring toilet paper to build a Christmas tree to be donated to a local shelter. You can also bring winter wear Ð hats, mittens scarves etc. to donate to local shelters also.

Omaha
Nebraska

      

5K and 10K

Start Location

Landmark Building
12th and Harney
Omaha NE

Start/Finish Times

Start between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Off trail by 8:30 pm

Event will be held regardless of weather conditions. No refunds will be given.

Award

"A" award is a sun catcher.
(Only 25 awards available)

Registration Costs

Award/IVV Credit $6.00
IVV Credit Only $3.00
Fun Walker (no credit) $1.50

You may pre-register no later than September 30. No refunds.

Payment should be made by check payable to:
NWFT
PO BOX 8147
OMAHA NE 68108-8147

Eligibility

All ages are welcome. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Trail Rating/Description

5km (3.1 miles) and 10km (6.2 miles) trails will be available. Walk is rated 1+. Trail will be on city sidewalks and paved park paths. Strollers and wheelchairs may have some difficulty with curbs. Icy conditions may make the trail rating higher.

Pets

Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash and under control. Pets are not allowed in buildings. Service animals are welcome anywhere, of course. Please be prepared to meet the needs of your companion.

Directions

From south and west: Take I-80 to I-480 north, exit 14th street. South on 14th Street to Harney St. Turn left (east) on Harney St (one-way street heading east) to 12th Street. Parking is available on the street or in local parking structures (there will be a few) in the area. Enter the Landmark Building at eh south entrance, in the middle of the block or from the north entrance off of Farnam St., also in the middle on the block. Farnam St. is a one-way street heading west. There is on street parking on Farnam St.

Special Programs

American heritage, River Walk, College Campus

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Stipulations

With registration for this event, the participant accepts the guidelines for AVA Volkssport events, agrees to observe the principles of good sportsmanship, and will not litter. At the start of each walk each person must obtain a Start Card (with the exception mentioned above) which must be carried throughout the walk and must be filled out with the participants's name and address. The card is to be validated at the Control Point(s). Walkers missing a control point may be refused credit. All Start Cards are the property of the Nebraska Wanderfreunde Trailblazers and should be turned in at the completion of the walk.

Disclaimer

The Nebraska Wanderfreunde Trailblazers are not liable for accidents, thefts, and/or material damage. Every effort is taken to see that these are safe, enjoyable, and memorable events.

Contact

Dave and Mary Brown or Butch Spaulding e-mail Dave
e-mail Butch