University of Maryland Announces 5th Annual Good Neighbor Day
College Park, MD â€" This March 28th marks the 5th Annual Good Neighbor Day in the City of College Park, Maryland -- a collaboration between the University of Maryland, City of College Park and Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPP-C).
(Media-Newswire.com) - College Park, MD – This March 28th marks the 5th Annual Good Neighbor Day in the City of College Park, Maryland -- a collaboration between the University of Maryland, City of College Park and Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission ( MNCPP-C ).
Good Neighbor Day is a day of service learning and community building that engages UMD and City of College Park residents, through beautification projects, workshops, health screenings and more. Good Neighbor Day is a chance for everybody to give back: whatever your skill set, age, or level of physical mobility, there are a variety of different service-learning projects designed to benefit the surrounding community. Newly added for this year is a 5K Run/Walk, in support of Lose It To Win It, a student-run weight loss initiative from UMD’s School of Public Health. All service projects and health screening events begin at 9am, with 5K start time at 8am. A light lunch and closing ceremony will conclude the day’s activities.
Registrants have the option to engage in one of the following projects:
+ Beautification Projects. Volunteers can participate in cleanup efforts at Paint Branch Elementary School, North Gate Park and the Hiker-Biker ( Trolley Trail ).
+ Food Drive. During the month of March, including day-of, campus and off-campus partners are collecting non-perishable goods to benefit the College Food Bank and the UMD Campus Pantry. Good Neighbor Day Food Drive efforts will help low-income members of our community who face food insecurity during the spring months and are at risk of going hungry after the surge of food donations during the winter holiday season dies down.
+ Free Health Screenings. The College Park Lions Club will provide free hearing, vision and glaucoma screenings.
+ Free workshops hosted by experts. Learn how to use equipment in the gym, Learn strategies for budgeting and getting out of debt, Participate in a discussion about the steps to start a community garden, and much more.
+ Local Service and Community Organization Expo. Over a dozen service organizations will be on hand to share information and provide resources.
+ “Lose It to Win It” 5k Fun Run/Walk. Before Good Neighbor Day kicks off, volunteers can participate in and informal Lose It to Win It 5k run/walk along Lake Artemesia. This fun 5k is in support of a student-run initiative from the UMD School of Public Health— Lose It to Win It
Good Neighbor Day 2015 will be held at the College Park Community Center located at 5051 Pierce Avenue, College Park, MD 20740.
Register online today to guarantee a spot on the team—and a free t-shirt, breakfast & lunch.
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