☠ 5K to benefit East Middle School Chorus

As published in the Courier-Tribune on October 26, 2012

by Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com

BISCOE – An event to raise funds for the East Middle School Chorus will be held Saturday, November 3, 2012 in Eagle Springs.

Kalawi Farm and Ben's Ice Cream is hosting a 5k run or walk beginning at 10 am at Ben's Ice Cream Shop, at 1515 NC Highway 211, Eagle Springs, between Candor and West End.

The 5K is being held to raise funds for the Chorus’ Spring 2013 Concert. The money will allow the purchase of choral dresses, and costumes for their performances.

Entry fees are $5.00 for students and $15.00 for adults. The 5K is not a sanctioned event but is an opportunity to enjoy some outdoor activities while benefitting the chorus program.

Anyone wishing to register for the 5K can call East Middle School at 910-428-3278. Entrants can pre-pay at the East Middle Office, or pay at the event when you arrive.

Laura Cosner is the director of the chorus. “These kids have worked so hard and are so talented,” she said. Chorus is an awesome outlet for many of the members and they need our support.”

The chorus has become larger and more active in recent years, offering many performances that have been well-attended by the community. “Our production of Grease the Musical last spring was an incredible accomplishment for us,” Cosner said. “We would like to put on another outstanding performance, but we need the funds to do it.”

Kalawi Farm offers several other activities at the farm, including a corn maze, hayrides and ice cream. They promise to have plenty of fun for everyone.

Cosner said that T-shirts may be purchased at the event, with proceeds benefitting the chorus.

The Treble Trot course is 3.1 miles around the farm. The first 10 entrants to go through the finish line will receive a certificate for a free cup or cone of ice cream, or a free walk through the Corn Maze.