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Clean Air Council Philadelphia’s 30th Annual 5K Run for Clean Air

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Philadelphia’s LARGEST Earth Day Celebration:

The 30th Annual 5K Run for Clean Air and Earth Day Celebration will take place April 16th, 2011. The course starts at the Philadelphia Art Museum and runs along Martin Luther King Drive. Arriving back at the finish line, the Clean Air Council has invited its partners and sponsors to participate in the Earth Day Celebration, providing an opportunity for community participants to hear about the latest Green event news, resources, and trends.

The 5K Run for Clean Air is a community effort to decrease the air pollution that triggers asthma and other respiratory problems in our families, as well as support programs that reduce waste in favor of increased recycling and composting and slow down global warming.

To get more information about the run, check out the website at http://www.5KRunforCleanAir.org

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National Junior Tennis League Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Join us on Friday, August 13, 2010 as Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the National Junior Tennis League (NJTL).

We are marking the longevity of NJTL. This celebration honors its founders and key program leaders as well as four decades of players and staff.

The USTA/National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network is a nation-wide group of community tennis organizations seeking to develop the character of young people through tennis and education. Founded in 1969 by Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell, and Sheridan Snyder, this growing network of tennis providers share similar values, ideals, and goals by:

-reaching out to those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to play tennis -instilling in youngsters the values of leadership and academic excellence -giving all kids (regardless of income, race, gender) the opportunity to fully develop their tennis skills so they can derive a life time of enjoyment from the sport.

NJTLs are unique because they offer a variety of on-court programming and also educational and life-skill components designed to enhance a player’s overall development. These educational components are diverse in nature, but can vary from things like mentoring, drug and alcohol counseling, to things like computer skills training, health and nutrition, and college preparation.

The NJTL is a great way for kids to get exercise, make friends, and have fun in a team-oriented and safe environment.

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Philly Sports Expo/MMA Expo PRE-Party

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

“Hang out with the Philly Sports Expo and MMA Expo Celebrities”

What: Club Party

Start Time: Friday, January 8 at 7:00pm

Where: Fox & Hound Pub & Grill

211 Mall Blvd., King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 962-0922

To see more details and RSVP, click here.

PhillyExpo.info

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3rd Annual Philadelphia Sports Extravaganza

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

3rd Annual Philadelphia Sports Extravaganza and MMA Expo

All Ages Welcome – Sports Displays, Contests, Vendors and More….

Saturday and Sunday, January 9th and 10th – Valley Forge Convention Center – Click Here For More Info

Philadelphia Sports Extravaganza

Philadelphia Sports Extravaganza

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