Come Walk with Us…

Come Walk with Us… Great opportunities in July to walk together as we explore Upper Tacoma with guided walks that highlight Hilltop treasures. This Saturday, July 19, 2008, 3:30 p.m. Highlighting Hilltop Gardens & Green Space. Start/Finish: Peoples Park (Sign-in at the Multicare Booth), S. 9th & Martin Luther King Jr. Way , Tacoma . Following the walk, we’ll have raffle drawings for rewards that include water bottles, $10 off vouchers for a Heart Advantage Consultation from Multicare, and other items provided by Multicare Center for Healthy Living. Afterwards, enjoy the Tacoma Food Co-op Festival at Peoples Park , 4-9 p.m. Food, farmers, music, speakers, children’s activities, bike repair, community resources and more. Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 6:30 p.m. Highlighting Hilltop Art & Commerce. Start/Finish: Peoples Community Center, 1602 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma See “what’s happening” on MLK Jr. Way, as we stroll the main street of this vibrant business district in the heart of Hilltop. Following the walk, we’ll have raffle drawings for rewards that include water bottles, $10 off vouchers for a Heart Advantage Consultation from Multicare, and other items provided by Multicare Center for Healthy Living. Details for Both Walks: * Walk ratings: Easy * Pre-registration is appreciated, but not necessary. * The walks will last about an hour, and are stroller & wheelchair accessible. * Community & health resources will be available. For more information, or to register: HFJ Community Services, 253-472-7264 or 253-302-1968 (cell phone), or tacomawalks@prodigy.net Sponsors: Sponsored by the Cross Cultural Collaborative of Pierce County, in collaboration with HFJ Community Services, Multicare Center for Healthy Living, the Indochinese Cultural Service Center, and other partners. Additional July Walks: Wednesday, July 23, 2008,10:00 a.m. Highlighting Hilltop Art & Commerce. Start/Finish: Peoples Community Center, 1602 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma. Same route as the Tuesday evening walk, but during the day. Sponsored by the Tacoma Urban League in collaboration with HFJ Community Services/ICSC. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not necessary. For more information, contact Ronda Douglas, Tacoma Urban League, 253-222-5347 (cell phone) or r.douglas@tacomaurbanleague.org, or Sue Bernstein, HFJ Community Services, 253-472-7264 or 253-302-1968 (cell phone), or tacomawalks@prodigy.net. Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 6:30 p.m. Uncovering our past and discovering our present. Start/Finish: Peace Community Center, 2106 S. Cushman Ave., Tacoma. Put on your sneakers and join us, as we stroll through the neighborhood and discover more about its history. The route will include the Vision Center, McCarver Elementary School , St. Joseph Hospital , Normanna Hall & D.A.S.H. Center for the Arts, the new Police Substation, People’s Community Center and Peace Lutheran Church/Community Center. The walk (Rating: Easy) will last about an hour and is stroller & wheelchair accessible. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not necessary. Sponsored by Hilltop walkers and HFJ Community Services/ICSC. For more information, contact Teresa Jackson, 253-212-1040 or quest478@yahoo.com, or Sue Bernstein, HFJ Community Services, 253-472-7264 or 253-302-1968 (cell phone), or tacomawalks@prodigy.net.