Blog 365 ~ Late Night ~ Double Duty Day ~ and a Prom Shoot

The 'R'Jong Ladies got all Spiffed Up for Gal Pal Mac' daughter's wedding reception last night...

[ we clean up pretty good! ]

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It's Soo Early...and it's gonna be a long'ish day! First up I'm in Nicholasville for the Earth Day 5K.

Runners Laced up running shoes for the 3K run/walk and Kid's "Little Footprint" Dash as money was raise for the Jessamine County Food Pantry.  This race is presented by Nicholasville/Jessamine County Parks & Recreation in conjunction with my team RaceRise.  In addition to the race, a collection of non perishable food items for the Food Pantry was Welcomed...There was lots of family friendly Earth Day activities and displays to enjoy before and after the race. It's was a Fun Morning seeing the Kiddo's.

Today's race charity beneficiary was the Jessamine County Food Pantry. Partial race proceeds and 100% of donations will go to support their mission. Additionally, we collected non-perishable food items at the race to donate to those in need. The Jessamine County Food Pantry has been serving Jessamine County since 2004 by providing food to those who need it most. Priding themselves on having an easy and relatively quick food distribution process. If you would like to help, you can donate money HERE---> https://www.jcfoodpantry.org/, or if you have food to donate you can drop it off at our location, [found in the link], during any open hours or set up a separate time to drop off by calling phone number : (859)-312-4003.

Thanks in advance to those who made a donation. Every dollar counts and makes a difference to those in need!

View Photos Here---> Earth Day Dash 3K

View Results Here---> racerise.com

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Next up is ....

So, since this event was in the same general area, I hung out in Nicholasville until time for Packet Pick Up.... this event has more participates in it and I'll be a bit more busier....

This is the 2nd year [I missed last year] and looking forward to seeing everything.

Partial race proceeds and 100% of donations received will benefit the Primate Rescue Center based in Jessamine County. The Primate Rescue Center is nestled on 30 acres in central Kentucky, with buildings and grounds designed to afford the animals a quiet, sheltered place to spend the rest of their lives. The centerpiece of the sanctuary is a state-of-the-art chimpanzee enclosure—currently home to 8 chimpanzees—that was completed in the summer of 2006, since updated with climbing structures and other improvements designed for the chimpanzees’ enrichment and comfort. An enclosed tunnel allows the chimps to choose where they want to spend their time and move between the spacious outdoor enclosure and their temperature-controlled sleeping and playroom areas.

In addition, the PRC features 10 custom indoor/outdoor monkey enclosures with heated houses; the nearly 40 primates occupying these enclosures can also choose where they wish to spend their time, and, except in the most inclement weather, most venture outdoors for at least part of the day. Providing a well balanced and nutritious diet for so many apes and monkeys is a monumental task: on an average day, our staff, volunteers, and interns process 300 pounds of fresh vegetables, fruit, lettuce, nuts and grains and prepare the primates’ meals in our industrial kitchen. The mission of the Primate Rescue Center is to alleviate the suffering of primates wherever it occurs by:

Providing sanctuary or referral to appropriate facilities

Working to end the trade in primates both in the United States and abroad

Educating the public to the plight of primates caught in the breeder/dealer cycle

Assisting researchers and zoo personnel in finding appropriate placement for surplus primates

Encouraging compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and animal welfare statutes.

Our race had two presenting sponsors who provided bourbon and wine tasting following the race....Alas, I unfortunately was not able to hang around afterwards to enjoy libations. I did however buy a bottle of Town Branch ONLY because, well...

GROOT !! 

He's my favorite.

View Photos Here---> Bourbon & Wine 5K

View Results Here---> racerise.com

THEN... back to Danville to take Prom pic's for my runner Gal Lori' son Grayson...

Love this Kid!!

I cannot believe he's so Grown UP!! He's active in Scouts, takes Many AP classes at school, plays Soccer for his school and on the regional 'Central Ky Storm Soccer Club' league. 

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It's been a Loong Day, and I've loved every minute of it. I love documenting via photos of races and events. Seeing the runners, giving them Hugs, Run Safe Wishes, high Fives....But receiving this message from one of my hiker Gal's  made My Day.

Time for Bed!!