Charity event to benefit St. John's School in West Frankfort. Run, jog or walk in one of these divisions: 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1-Mile Fun Walk (non-competitive) on Saturday, May 25th at 9am at City Park, 1100 E. Cleaveland, West Frankfort, IL. Awards to top finishers in 5K events (5K=3.1 miles). Register by May 10 to be guaranteed an event t-shirt. Call for details, or go online.

We are hosting a emergency preparedness expo June first in the parking lot of Slot and Wing Hobbies, 1040 W Bloomington rd. Champaign, from ten am to one pm on Saturday, June 1st. Displays and Demonstrations to help you learn: • How to survive when all electronic transactions cease (i.e. no credit/debit/LINK cards or checks) • What necessities you should store in your pantry for when stores are closed and shelves are empty. • Medical care and staying healthy when doctors and drug stores are unavailable. •and more Sponsored by the Christian Emergency Preparedness Network For more information on preparedness see our or call.

5k run consisting of 2 laps around Sullivan IN City Park with several challenging obstacles. 4-6 heats with about 25 runners per heat. Open to both adults and youth on Saturday, June 8th at 9am. Proceeds will be divided between Northwood Baptist Deacon's Ministry fund, future outreach events, and Sullivan City Park. For more information or to register go on line or call.

It's a fun-filled fitness party...it's ZUMBA! Join us for fitness, dance, and fun every Friday evening from 6pm to 7pm at Cornerstone Christian Church, 3600 S. Banker St. in Effingham IL. The cost is $5. So lets get fit and have fun! For more information please check the website.

Pregnancy Information Center is hosting a 5K Family Fun Run/Walk for Life on June 15, beginning at 7am with registration. Proceeds will benefit Pregnancy Information Center and provide FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services to those facing an unplanned pregnancy. 5K Check in is at 7am Start Time 8am Walk For Life check in is at 9am Start Time 10am Register go online or call for more details.This event will be held at 40W098 Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL

unite@night will be a one mile casual evening walk on Friday, June 21st. This walk will bring together people who are suffering with the devastating effects of Chiari malformation, syringomyelia, and related disorders. unite@night will support CSF Chapters and Co-Ops.  Event Location: Four Seasons Park 25450 Seil Road Shorewood, IL. Event Schedule: Registration in-person is  5:30-7pm and the walk kicks off at 7pm. Please email or go online for details.

It's a fun-filled fitness party...it's ZUMBA! Join us for fitness, dance, and fun every Friday evening from 6pm to 7pm at Cornerstone Christian Church, 3600 S. Banker St. in Effingham IL. The cost is $5. So lets get fit and have fun! For more information please check the website.

2nd Annual LIFEFit 5-K walk/run will benefit our LIFECHURCH Girls' Home. Our Girls' Home helps rescue and rehabilitate young women who have been forced into the sex trade industry where they are beaten and sexually assaulted on a daily basis. SATURDAY, JUNE 22 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Walk-up Registration/Check-in 8:00 a.m. Start-time 10:00 a.m. The registration fee for this 5-K is: Through April 30, 2013: $20/individual or $40/family May 1 through June 21, 2013: $30/individual or $60/family Race day, June 22, 2013: $40/individual or $80/family LIFECHURCH - 1416 Larkin Williams Road, Fenton, MO

The Alsey Baptist Missions Committee is hosting the 2nd Annual 5K for Romania on Saturday, June 29th at 9am in Alsey IL. The proceeds for this Walk/Run will benefit the widows in Jdioara, Romania. Funds raised will be used to provide heat for widows in the small village. Minimum entry fee is $20.00 and the price includes a t-shirt. Pledges/sponsors are welcomed. Registration will start at 8:30 A.M and the 5K will begin at 9 A.M. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, any under 18 must have parental consent. Please call for more details.

On August 4th, 20 at 9am The Biggest Loser RunWalk is headed to Sweet Home Chicago for a 5K/15K/1 Mile Kids Race! Join Winner of The Biggest Loser Danni Allen and other alumni at this “All Star’s Race” along the lakefront. Start and finish right outside Soldier Field, the home of the Chicago Bears! Register today by emailing or going to our website.