The Carterville Area Rotary Club and the local chapter of Team RWB invites residents of Carterville and surrounding communities to welcome runners participating in the Old Glory Relay through Carterville and Southern Illinois on Saturday, October 8.
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Local Groups Carry The US Flag Through Southern Illinois
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CARTERVILLE,IL, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 -
The Carterville Area Rotary Club and the local chapter of Team RWB invites residents of Carterville and surrounding communities to welcome runners participating in the Old Glory Relay through Carterville and Southern Illinois on Saturday, October 8.
The run started in San Francisco and is carrying the American flag across the country, ending in Tampa, FL. The run will begin in at the Randolph County Courthouse at 8 am on 10/8 and should pass through Carterville around 5-6 pm.
MURPHYSBORO RESIDENTS
Supporters are asked to utilize the downtown parade routes and line both sides of the street. We encourage them to bring flags and wear Red, White, and Blue. A reception will take place at Looper's Restaurant, located inside Crab Orchard Golf Club, with complimentary appetizers for attendees. Dinner service from Looper's will also be available. Estimated time to complete is 5 to 6 PM in Carterville.
CARBONDALE RESIDENTS
Supporters are asked to park at the University Mall Parking Lot (North Side-Main Entrance) and line the walk/running path out front by Route 13. A reception will take place in Carterville at Looper's Restaurant, located inside Crab Orchard Golf Club, with complimentary appetizers for attendees. Dinner service from Looper's will also be available. Estimated time to complete is 5 to 6 PM in Carterville.
CARTERVILLE RESIDENTS
Supporters are asked to line Greenbriar Rd, then Grand Ave to Crab Orchard Golf Club, beginning at 4 pm. American flags will be available to hold along the route as runners pass by but participants are encouraged to bring their own flags as well.
Please bring chairs for comfort. A reception will follow at Looper's Restaurant, located inside Crab Orchard Golf Club, with complimentary appetizers for attendees. Dinner service from Looper's will also be available.
Sponsors for the event are Dimond Insurance/Rockford Mutual, First Southern Bank, Gypsy Jenn and Coldwell Banker Preferred.