Bowlby’s annual Turkey Trot is flying in fast! The 5th Annual Wobble Gobble 1K and Turkey Trot Run/Walk 5K, benefitting the Eva K. Bowlby Library, will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021.
Bowlby Library is housed in a beautiful mansion in downtown Waynesburg, bequeathed to the community by Mrs. Eva K. Bowlby for use as the Children’s Library. In 1967 the library expanded its services to include an adult collection and the name was changed to the Eva K. Bowlby Public Library. The library is a focal point for the community and offers a wide variety of services.
The event was created by Kelly Hardie, a previous board member for the library, to bring the community together for a day of fun while raising money for the library.
The Turkey Trot was inspired by Steve Metzger’s children’s books about turkeys. Steve is a children’s book author from New York with over 70 books written for children. His books on turkeys – The Great Turkey Race, The Silly Turkey Party, and The Turkey Train – were a great inspiration for the race. The books are filled with joyous rhymes and humorous illustrations on the many turkey adventures.
The Wobble Gobble 1K Children’s Fun Run is open to children 12 and under and begins at 9am. All registered children will receive a free book and a shirt. There are additional children’s activities that are free and include arts and crafts, a book reading, and turkey-themed activities.
The 5K Walk begins at 9:15am, and the 5K Run and Pardoned Turkey begin at 9:30am. The adult 5K will award the top 3 walker/runners in each category. There are 7 categories, 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. The cost for the children’s 1K is $15 and for the adult walk/run is $25.
Everyone is encouraged to fill out a registration form and submit it by 10/31/21 to guarantee a t-shirt. Online registration is available at www.runsignup.com. Registration begins at 8:15am that day. The award ceremony will be held at 10:30 am near the gazebo.
That evening a Ladies Night Out event will be held from 6 to 8pm. This special evening will include a craft provided by the Lumber Ladies (mason jar snowman wood craft) and many vendors to pamper yourself! Browse the newest styles of LuLaRoe, Lipsense, a jewelry vendor and nail wraps! Light refreshments & beverages will be available. There are 30 seats available; tickets are $35 each. Please call the library at 724.627.9776 FMI or to register for the event.
Non-participants are encouraged to check out the Chinese and silent auction items that will be on display in the library. Come join the rest of the turkeys and support the wonderful services our local library provides!