Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Community Fun Run/Walk

Lace up your running/walking shoes and wear your best literary character costume for a great cause! Celebrate School Library Month and National Library Week by signing up for the 3rd Annual Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Run will start at 5:00 p.m. beginning at the Garapan Public Market back parking lot located at Fishing Base in Garapan, Saipan then turning around at the Quarter Master Road and returning to finish at the Garapan Public Market.

All proceeds received from the Fun Run/Walk will go to the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s 2024 Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) for Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, ensuring that children in our community have access to great books and educational activities.

EVENT DETAILS: Online registration through www.raceroster.com is required. Search: joeten-kiyu or visit the www.cnmilib.com for more details. $10.00 for participants 13 years old and above. The event will be free for children 12 years old and below. There will be no refunds. Please note, $10.00 is not inclusive of the processing fee from race roster. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please visit: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/85937/friends-of-the-joeten-kiyu-public-library-community-fun-runwalk for more information.

ADDED FUN! JOIN THE LITERARY CHARACTER COSTUME CONTEST!

Interested in participating in the Literary Character Costume Contest and for a chance to win $150 in our costume competition? Then registration for the Literary Character Costume Contest on Saturday, April 13 from 3PM-4:45PM. The contest is open only to race/walk participants. All minor participants of the Costume Contest must be accompanied by a participating parent/guardian of the race/walk. Library card holders preferred.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults who achieve at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity can lower their risk for diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancers. These risks continue to decrease with more physical activity. Even an even better reason to promote health literacy by signing up for the Friends of the JKPL 5K Fun Run/Walk!

In addition to the fun, a Zumba pre-warm-up with Saipan Unity Lions Club with Zin Abby Whang and an auction for BIB#001 will take place before the Run/Walk! We hope to see you there!

Special Thank you to our National Library Week sponsors/donors and community partners: Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library in partnership with the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, Run Saipan, the CNMI Public School System, Northern Marianas Library Association, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Office of the Governor, Governor Arnold I. Palacios, Office of the Lt. Governor, Lt. Governor David M. Apatang, Saipan Mayor’s Office, Mayor Ramon RB Camacho, Office of the Mayor of Tinian and Aguiguan, Rota Mayor’s Office, Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library-- President Mart Naputi, Secretary Patricia Aguon-Cruz, Treasurer Jolene Demapan, First Lady Wella Palacios, Saipan Mayoress Delia Camacho, Mayor RB Camacho, Saipan Farmer’s Association, Pacific Engineering Group & Services (PEGS), McREL International, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), MARPAC, CNMI Public School System, Northern Marianas Library Association, Department of Public Safety, Department of Corrections, Garapan Public Market, McDonalds of Saipan, Department of Lands & Natural Resources, Marianas High School JROTC battalion, Marianas Variety, Saipan Tribune, KSPN2 News, Roman Catholic Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, Bishop Ryan P. Jimenez, D.D., Fr. Rey Rosal, Saipan International School, Run Saipan President Edward DelaCruz and Team, Saipan Unity Lions, Zin Abigail Whang, Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives, and Museums (PIALA), Speaker of the House Edmund Villagomez, Saipan Tribune, Marianas Variety, Pacific Islands Club Saipan, Department of Public Safety, Garapan Public Market, Department of Lands & Natural Resources, Marianas High School JROTC battalion, MARPAC, Pacific Trading Co., Joeten family, Kiyu family, Commonwealth Library Council, Bridge Capital, LLC, Pacific Advisory Services, Lollipops, Oriental Corp. Dba DY Rental, Dr. Elizabeth D. Rechebei, AmeriCorps Program, Co-Op Program, and community partners.

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