Cherokee elementary school stages “Run for the Arts!” fund raiser

Oak Grove Elementary Fine Arts Academy in Cherokee County is hosting a “Run for the Arts!” fundraiser at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at Etowah High School, 6565 Putnam Ford Rd., in Woodstock. Pre-race day entry fees for the 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run are $25 for adults, $20 for students, and $12 for the kid’s 1 mile race. Details including on-line registration can be found at the school website -http://portal.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/oakgrove-es/default.aspx. To sign up as a corporate sponsor, call (770) 974-6682.

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