Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2017 Turkey Run!
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Turkey Run 2017 Pictures
Category Archives: Events
David Southern Audio & Handout
David Southern 8/15/17
Dave Southern talks on the
History of New Hope Community
Tuesday August 15 at 7 pm
All are welcome!
Ice Cream Social 7/16/17
The annual Ice Cream Social will be Sunday, July 16, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. Music, games, and bouncy house are planned. There will be plenty of ice cream and toppings. Donations will be accepted to help defray the costs.
Volunteers are needed to help with set up at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 16th. Also help is needed with serving and then clean-up. Please consider helping at this fun event.
The New Hope Volunteer Fire Department is also having an open house, so the fire trucks will be out. The NHVFD is recruiting volunteers who live in the area.
Come and bring your friends and neighbors. Fun for all ages!
Dan Derby Park Talk 5/16/17
Dan Derby, superintendent of Orange County’s Park Division, will give a talk on Orange County’s Two Newest Parks — Blackwood Farm and Hollow Rock — on Tuesday, May 16. Join us at the NHIA Community Center at 7 pm. Hope to see you!
Country Breakfast – THIS SATURDAY!
Join us Saturday morning for a hearty breakfast to benefit the New Hope Volunteer Fire Department and the New Hope Improvement Association! We’ll be serving folks from 7 am to 11 am and hope to see you there!
Country Breakfast 2017
Country Breakfast
SATURDAY APRIL 1st
7 AM to 11 AM
4014 WHITFIELD ROAD
Volunteers needed! Click here to sign up!
Bird Watch Hike 4/22/17
Bird Watch Hike on April 22 at 8 a.m.
David Anderson, former Executive Director of Audubon of Florida, member of New Hope Audubon Society, and expert birder, will lead a hike from Hollow Rock Nature Park on Saturday, April 22 beginning at 8 a.m. Since parking is limited at Hollow Rock Nature Park, please carpool, if possible. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes, bring your binoculars (some loaners will be available). No matter what your level of knowledge, the walk is open to all.
Patterson Mill Hike 2/18/17
Guided Hike at Patterson Mill and Hollow Rock Nature Park
Sat Feb. 18 – 10 am
Please Join us on a hike exploring the Patterson Mill site just upstream from where Erwin Road crosses New Hope Creek. We will also examine old roadbeds in the area and the new Hollow Rock Nature Park which opened last Summer. The hike will be led by Stewart Dunaway who has written The History of Patterson Mill as well as other books on the history and geography of this area. We will meet in the parking area of Hollow Rock Nature Park which is off of Erwin Road near the New Hope Creek bridge at 10 am on Saturday, Feb. 18. Please consider carpooling with others since the lot has limited spots.
Turkey Run 2016
Four mile course laid out by Doug Tilden
Registrants: 151 Runners 142
On November 12, 2016, the Turkey Run was held for the 33th year. Begun in 1981, the run was held annually in early December except when the Forest was closed because of Hurricane Fran and a freak early December ice storm with widespread loss of power and multiple fallen trees. More recently, the race has been held in November. Occasionally a bit warm for running, usually the weather has been clear, cool and crisp as it was on November 12th. As a sports reporter, Randy Young, commented, “I can report the results, but I cannot report the warm comradery and the smell of freshly baking biscuits.” Many, many thanks to the donors that provide the prizes, to our volunteers, and to all the runners who participated in the 2016 Turkey Run. The event raised about $1,800.00.
Media Coverage
“Fundraiser blends tradition, trail run, biscuits.”
News & Observer. 21 Nov 2016.
Winners
- Male: First, Zack Scholl 27:01- Durham,
- Second, Kevin Rumsey 28:08 – Stem,
- Third, Charlie Schaefer 29:19 – Durham.
- Female: First, Millie Barritt 29:19 – Chapel Hill,
- Second, Sandy Kendall 31:18 – Durham,
- Honorable Mention, Zack Third, Rietta Couper 31:35 -Chapel Hill
- Dalva Baird, 9 y.o. student at Durham Academy ran the whole 4 mile course in 36:44
- Oldest male, Emil Malizia,
- Oldest female Supatra Campbell.
- Youngest male, Eli Chappell 7,
- Youngest female, Addy Chappell 5 (his sister)
T-Shirt Sponsors
New Hope Animal Hospital
Marvin Barnes (Fast Fare)
9th Street Active Feet
Donors of Gift Certificates, Merchandise, and Art
Mike Brady
Bruce Buley, MA, PT
Margaret’s Cantina
Sage Vegetarian Cafe
Victoria Florist
Bagel Bar
Joe Van Gogh
The Pig Restaurant
Henry Walker
Chelsea Theatre
Sue Wilkins
Framemakers
Donors of Baked Goods and Sweet Treats
Gail Boyarsky
Rose Boyarsky
Ellen Cassilly
Kitty Harrison
Meg McCann
Suzanne Sauter
Caty Sherman
Verna Spiers
Joan Walker
Leslie Wilson
Helen Youngblood
Cooks
Carolyn and Gary Higginbotham
Rev. Dr. Lee Carter
Jim Worrell