Marathon Makeover, Ridgeland MS

Marathon Makeover is pleased to announce The Renaissance at Colony Park, Ridgeland MS, Half Marathon. This 13.1 mile race will be open to the public and registration is NOW OPEN. Champion Chip timing, technical t-shirt, finisher's medal, race prizes, shopping spree giveaways, and much more!

Marathon Makeover is a 36-week, marathon-training, wellness program and, entering its fifth year helping ordinary people do the extraordinary - train for and finish the Chicago Marathon!

An anticipated 800 people are looking forward to a half marathon in Ridgeland, MS planned for June 28, 2008. Renaissance Run is a 13.1-mile race and it is open to the public. You don't have to run the race the course. Walkers are more welcomed. Participants will benefit from Champion Chip timing. All participants will receive a technical t-shirt and be included in drawings for prizes from retailers in the Renaissance at Colony Park located in family oriented Ridgeland, MS. Those who complete the 13.1 miles will receive a finisher's medal and prize money will go to the 1^st through 3^rd place finalists. Race registration is need by June 15. There will be a total of $5,250 (minimum) in prize money for the top three overall male and female finishers, Masters, (40+ runners) and Grand Masters (50+ runners). The Prize money will be equal in all categories.

There will also be a Gattitown one mile kid's fun run open to children ages 5 to 13. All participants will receive a t-shirt and a finisher's medal.

Marathon Makeover, Ridgeland, MS is training over 450 Mississippians to participate in the Chicago Marathon and other marathons. You have to be 21 to participate in Marathon Makeover.

The Cost

Participants fall into one of three categories: Beginners, Alumni and Associates.

Beginners: For those who are training for the first time with Marathon Makeover the cost is $360 for our 36-week program. In addition to fully staffed and supplied training runs for 36-weeks, marathoners will receive a starter kit that includes: sport duffel bag, running team T-shirt, racing jersey, water bottle, participants guide, work-out/stretching videos and much more. Marathon Makeover will also negotiate discounted travel rates for your Chicago trip and will serve as tour leader at the Marathon

Alumni: For those returning for a second year, the cost of participation is $260. Alumni will receive all the benefits of first year participants. Special longer-distance, group runs will be available starting from the start of the program.

Associates: For those who have participated two or more years the cost is $160. Marathoners will receive all the benefits of first year participants. Special longer-distance, group runs will be available starting from the start of the program.

To register for the marathon or for additional information, visit

www.renaissancerun.com

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Recreation and Parks, Ridgeland MS

Ridgeland, MS Recreation and Parks Department is among the city's busiest and most vital. It seeks to enrich the quality of life for the citizens of Ridgeland, MS by offering safe and accessible park facilities and a diverse recreational and activities program. The department's goal is to provide residents with the opportunity to develop new skills, to create new interests, and to learn new hobbies that will enhance and expand their physical, mental, and social development.

FREEDOM RIDGE PARK
235 West School Street

Freedom Ridge Park, a fifty-acre athletic facility, is located on School Street, Ridgeland MS just behind the Ridgeland Police Department. The park features four lighted adult regulation softball fields, four lighted regulation soccer fields, four picnic pavilions, two playgrounds, two concession/restroom buildings, a lighted walking trail, and a maintenance facility.

FRIENDSHIP PARK
475 Lake Harbour Dr.

Friendship Park is a multi-purpose neighborhood park facility located on Lake Harbour Dr. in Ridgeland, MS. Friendship park has a large lighted pavilion, a one-mile lighted walking/jogging trail, a fitness court, playground equipment, and restroom facilities, the park accommodates many and varying needs.

RIDGELAND TENNIS CENTER
201 McClellan Dr.
The Ridgeland Tennis Center, a full service public facility operated by tennis pros, is located off Highway 51 in Ridgeland, MS. The center is home to seventeen lighted, hard tennis courts, men's and women's locker rooms, a 2000 square foot covered porch for viewing, and a fully-stocked tennis pro shop.

RIDGELAND RECREATIONAL CENTER
Old Trace Park

The Ridgeland, MS Recreational Center is housed in a two-story rustic lodge overlooking the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Daily activities for Superstar Seniors as well as nightly classes for all ages take place during the week in this facility.

WOLCOTT PARK
McClellan Dr.

Wolcott Park, a forty-acre facility, is located on McClellan Drive, off Highway 51 in Ridgeland, MS. It features seven lighted baseball/softball fields, a playground, in-line hockey rink, fourteen batting cages, two bullpens, two concession/restroom buildings, and a maintenance facility.

CITY HALL
304 Highway 51

Ridgeland, MS City Hall is home to four soccer fields during the soccer season. During baseball season, this property converts to three T-ball fields.

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Arbor Landing, Brandon MS Real Estate

Arbor Landing, located in Brandon MS was developed by Steve and O'Hara Ezell. Steve and O'Hara have lived all over the country and have taken different ideas from various developments and brought them to Brandon MS. Arbor Landing is focused on each individual family becoming a part of the community through neighborhood parks, nature trails, clubhouse marina, pool, and monthly cookouts at the clubhouse with different themes.

The full picture of Arbor Landing on the Ross Barnett Reservoir, Brandon MS consists of approximately 250 homes including 32 exquisite town homes located around the marina. During this first phase of development 5 custom homes are now being lived in, while 3 customs are under construction and 10 or more are ready for new buyers to move in and make it home.

The town homes are almost ready for presale and the infrastructure is ready for roads to be constructed. All town homes will be 2 to 3 stories, top of the line and equipped with elevators...amenities hard to come by in this area! No expense spared, yet offered at an affordable price...Luxury at its best!

The retail and apartment space is not far off in the future. Retail space will be offered downstairs with upscale one and two bedroom apartments over the top of businesses all facing the Ross Barnett Reservoir, Brandon MS. This will offer the convenience of retail within walking distance of property owners and why not open up your own business and walk to work!

The Herrington Realty Co. and its team of devoted realtors is proud to present Arbor Landing Development, Brandon MS.

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Homes Currently Listed in Arbor Landing, Brandon MS

LOOKING FOR AN EVENING OF FUN AND EXCITEMENT

MIXED WITH A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY??

The Township at Colony Park, Ridgeland, MS and The Houserockers with special guest, Jackie Bell, invite you to an evening of blues. When we think about the blues, we often think about hardship and self-pity, but the blues is also about overcoming obstacles, saying what you feel, getting rid of frustration, letting your hair down and simply having some fun. The blues grew up in the Mississippi Delta and will always be a part of our heritage.

So you’re invited to a picnic under the stars while celebratinthe history of blues.

May 10^th is the date, 6 – 10 pm is the time. Reserved seating is available and a picnic for those who would like to help with the event. There are several levels of sponsorship. As a sponsor, your company’s name will appear in all promotions.

Sponsorships Levels are as follows:

Gold: $1000 – Reserved blanket, 6 bag chairs and 6-boxed suppers.

Silver: $500 – Reserved blanked and 4 boxed suppers

Bronze: $250 – Reserved blanked, bring your own picnic

Everything will be set up and waiting for you on the night of the picnic, all you have to do is bring your family and friends and have a good time!

Important Things to Know:

If it rains, plan on attending anyway – we will set up a tent ahead of time, so there will be dry ground to picnic on.

There will be concessions available for purchase.

Please consider helping show the community what a special place The Township at Colony Park is and will be in the future. Your support would be greatly appreciated! For more information on this fun filled event call 601.368.9950.

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The Township at Colony Park, Ridgeland MS Real Estate

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