Go Metro to Velas Lighthouse 10k/5k Family Fun Walk on Saturday, Oct. 17 and Receive Rewards
Let Metro take the whole family to the inaugural VELAS Lighthouse 10K/5K Family Fun Walk on Saturday, Oct. 17.
In addition to the walks, the family friendly day will include access to the East L.A. Farmers' Market, free kickboxing and aerobics lessons, free health, dental and vision screenings and live entertainment.
The walk portion of the event will begin at 8 a.m. at East L.A. Civic Center. The registration fee is $25 for adults and $15 for students and children. The VELAS Lighthouse program exists to increase awareness of the issues facing families of cancer patients and all of the proceeds from the walk will go toward supporting families of cancer patients who are experiencing financial hardship. Register online at active.com or call (323) 263-4462. To learn more about the organization go to velaela.org.
Metro patrons who show a valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or Destination Discounts card at the VELAS information booth at the East L.A. Farmers' Market will receive a $1 coupon toward purchase of fresh produce at the market or purchase of an event t-shirt. Discounts are limited to one to a family the day of the event to the first 200 passes presented. The East L.A. Civic Center is located at 2801 E. Third St. and is along the route of Metro Local Lines 720 and 18. For customized route information using Metro, go to the Trip Planner at metro.net or call 1 (800) COMMUTE.