8th Annual "Race for the Arts" Fun Run/Walk 5K run and Fitness Walk
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Friday, August 18 2006, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Exercise, entertainment and plenty of fun are provided by the 8th Annual Race. Race or walk and be entertained throughout the race course by costumed characters musicians, artists & dancers. Raise funds for ANY California nonprofit visual, performing and or cultural arts organizations, or school music, drama and art programs. 100 percent of pledge monies benefit your designated organization. Pledges are not a requirement of the Race but what a way to raise awareness and funds for your organizations 6:00 p.m. Children's 1/2 mile (8 & younger); 6:15 p.m. Children's 1 mile (ages 8-12); 6:45 p.m. 5 Km Run/Walk Start Crocker Park, 3rd & O Streets $22 if postmarked by August 10th (Children 12 & younger $10); $27 thereafter (Children12 & younger $15) www.raceforthearts.com For more information contact: (916) 933-4056
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The federal government says it will pay hotel expenses for some of the nearly 2 million Gustav evacuees, but exactly who will be eligible and how much it will cost taxpayers is uncertain.
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Trying to burnish his government's reputation for handling a stormy crisis, President Bush said Wednesday the response to Hurricane Gustav has been "excellent" and praised improvement since Hurricane Katrina.
The tropics seem to be going crazy what with the remnants of Gustav, the new threat from Hanna, a strengthening Ike and newcomer Josephine. Get used to it.
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