Public invited to Veterans Day 3K run/walk at Hackettstown’s Centenary College

In conjunction with Veterans Day, the Sports Management AFC class and the Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work at Centenary College are teaming up with Operation Chillout to host a 3K Run/Walk at 11 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2014 near the David and Carol Lackland Center parking lot in Hackettstown. All members of the community, as well as Centenary students and staff are welcome to participate in this event. Proceeds will benefit homeless veterans.

Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite, President of Centenary College, will be attending the event to welcome the community and participate in a ribbon cutting. A flag ceremony will also take place before the race. Cub Scout Pack 222 of Mansfield has been invited to participate with local veterans.

“I am absolutely thrilled about this community event and its outreach efforts to homeless veterans,” says Margie Pavlichko, Director of Veteran Services at Centenary College. “This opportunity will be a great day outdoors and it will benefit a very worthy cause.”

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