Pelican Power Fun Run Set Nov. 10

The first annual “Pelican Power” 5K and Fun Run has been scheduled for Saturday, November 10 at 9 am at Patricia Island Estates and Golf Club in Grove.
A partnership of the Cherokee Nation Wings Program and the Grand Lake Family YMCA, the Pelican Power run is USATF Certified and Sanctioned.
The first 240 registered participants will receive a t-shirt, fruit and water. Awards will go to the top overall male and female winner, and to the top three males and females in each standard age group.
Pre-registration is $10. Race day registration begins at 8 am for $15.
Sponsors include Arvest Bank of Grove; Curtiss Tate's Tire & Service; Drake's Restaurant; Joan Vermaire, ReMax Grand Lake; Lakehaven Dental; Lowe's Home Improvement Center; Lupe's Mexican Restaurant; and Sanco Lumber Inc.
The Cherokee Nation Wings Program is a volunteer-based organization of the Cherokee Nation that helps communities organize events to promote healthy lifestyles.
For more information and registration forms, contact Ida Sue Gray at (918) 253-4271 ext. 288.
(Editors Note: No one under the age of 8 permitted (see related story)