Registration for the fourth annual "Walk the Walk" event for substance abuse prevention is now open. The event is set for Sat., Sept. 21, check-in 9:30-10:50 a.m., race 11 a.m., at the Clark County Public Safety Complex, 505 NW 179th St., Ridgefield.
This 5K walk/run provides community awareness about drug and alcohol prevention in addition to serving as a benefit for the Teens Care Too Youth Leadership and Prevention Summit, a free summit for Clark County youth.
Hosted by PREVENT!, the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Clark County, the walk/run serves as a kick-off to the annual Public Safety Complex Open House. The annual open house will be from noon-4 p.m., the same day as the race. There will be demonstrations, booths and food.
Open house activities will include an auto extrication, a Life Flight arrival, fire extinguisher, a K9 demonstration, emergency vehicle displays, community information exhibits, health screenings, giveaways and more.
Registration for the walk/run is $10 for youth and $20 for adults. Group discounts are available. Register online at www.signmeup.com/94568. For more information, call (360) 750-7500, ext. 266; visit www.preventclarkcounty.org/5k_walk; or email 5Kwalk@preventclarkcounty.org.
