Start Time: 9:00 AM

Early Bird Rates end October 3rd at 5pm, register early and save!

Early Bird Adult Entry: $15
Early Bird Child Entry: $10 (12 & Under)
After October 3, Regular Rates Apply:
Adult Entry: $20
Child Entry: $12

Registration Options:

1. Online: Click here or register button above
2. In-person: Gallagher Fitness Resources (cash or check only)
135 Commercial St NE, Downtown Salem
3. Mail: before October 4th, mail check or money order Race Registration Form:
Mid Valley Mentors 3030 Center St NE, Salem OR 97301
4. Day of: 7:15 – 8:45 am at Salem’s Riverfront Park (cash or check only)

Registration Includes:

• 1 race entry with bib number
• 1 short sleeve cotton t-shirt, limited to the first 150 registrations – adult and youth sizes available
• Post-race refreshments, snacks and entertainment
• 5k registration includes opportunity to win recognition at awards ceremony if a finalist in one of the categories described below.

Packet Pick-Up Options:

• Saturday October 9, 2010 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Gallagher’s Fitness Resources in downtown Salem
• Saturday October 16, 2010 7:15 – 8:45 am at Salem’s Riverfront Park

Timing:

Timing will be tracked by clock, racers will have bibs with numbers.

Details:

• Salem’s Riverfront Park: 200 Water St NE, Salem OR 97301
• Dogs are not allowed to run
• Race entry is not restricted by age, but registrations must specify one of the two races (5k or Fun Run/Walk)
• 5k starts at 9:00 am, start and finish is the same location (near the pavilion at Salem’s Waterfront Park)
• Fun Run/Walk starts at 9:05 am, start is the same location as the 5k, finish is near5k finish. Distance is 1.5 miles.
• Age Groups for each Male and Female Category:
  

• Award Ceremony for 5k top finishers in above mentioned categories is at 10:15 am near the finish line.

Course Descriptions:

5k: Starts near the pavilion, crosses into Wallace Marine, loops through the north parking lot, back up the bridge into riverfront, circles the park and ends at the start line.

Fun Run/Walk: The non competitive fun run/walk starts near the pavilion, continues along the riverfront trails around the park twice and finishes just south of teh pavilion for a total of 1.5 miles.

Questions? Please contact Sarah Spinks: sarah@midvalleymentors.org or 503-584-4965

Each year more than 28,000 children and teens in Marion County are affected by parental incarceration. Four of the 14 prisons operated by Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) are located in Marion County. On July 1, 2010, 14,021 inmates were in the custody of ODOC statewide and 27% of inmates were housed in Marion County.

A survey conducted by Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice of the inmate population of the Marion County Jail reported that 73% of surveyed offenders are parents of at least one child, while 70% of female inmates and 33% of male inmates have two or more children.

Often children and teens experience anxiety and stress about their parent’s absence and well-being while in prison. These emotional struggles can affect their emotional stability, school performance and relationships. In addition to these challenges, children and teens with incarcerated parents often fear negative stereotypes and stigmas attached to them because of their parent’s incarceration, leaving them to deal with the pressure and emotional trauma alone.

A 2002 study by Dubois, Valentine, & Harris found that mentoring promotes multiple benefits for at-risk children and teens such as a reduction in antisocial behavior, decreased drug and alcohol use, and improved school engagement evidenced by better grades, attendance, and positive attitudes toward school.

In short, tens of thousands of Marion County residents are affected by incarceration and often think they are the only ones. However, they are not
alone and organizations like Mid Valley Mentors want to help. Children and teens affected by incarceration are incredibly vulnerable and need a positive support system to help them navigate a difficult time in life.

Mid Valley Mentors adheres to evidence-based practices and exceeds quality assurance standards for mentoring programs. We do this by thoroughly screening, training and monitoring our mentors to ensure the best possible experience for the youth involved. These mentoring relationships last a minimum of 12 months as evidence-based practices show that mentors are most effective when involved with a youth for at least a year.

Our mentors tell us they get involved to make a difference in their community and inspire another individual. However, after mentoring they often tell us they are the ones who have been inspired and have received more benefit out of the relationship than they ever expected.

Know a child or teen with an incarcerated parent or caregiver?

Please refer them for mentoring, enrollment closes September 15th, so please act now. Email info@midvalleymentors.org or call 503-584-4865 for more information.

Thank you to Portland General Electric and NW Natural for supporting Mid Valley Mentors as presenting sponsors of our 1st Annual 5k & Fun Run/Walk taking place at 9am on Saturday October 16, 2010 at Salem’s Riverfront Park.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

Enjoy a short stack for a tall cause! Join us for all-you-can-eat pancakes for only $5!!  It’s the best deal in town and it’s all going directly to support Mid Valley Mentors’ programs!

Date:  Saturday June 5, 2010

Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Location: Applebee’s in South Salem
5070 Commercial St SE, Salem OR

Ticket Price: ONLY $5 !!!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
OR
Call 503-584-4865
OR
Mail Check Payable to “Mid Valley Mentors” and Contact Information to:
3030 Center ST NE Salem OR 97301
OR
Just come on by between 8am and 10am on Saturday June 5th!

By Mary Louise VanNatta • Special to the Statesman Journal • May 9, 2010

Mentor Lee Coye and Mentee Brandon Syler - Photo By Mary Louise VanNatta

Earth week was appropriately celebrated when the Mid Valley Mentors hosted its Brilliant Rubbish Fundraiser at the Mission Mill. The occasion featured local wine and microbrew tasting and live music by student drumming ensemble Emaa Da from the Early College High School.

This was my first time attending the annual fundraiser renamed this year to “Brilliant Rubbish.”

Each year, Salem-Keizer students transform one person’s trash into true treasure. It included a silent action and art contest with a judging panel that included art enthusiast Anna Peterson, Linda Jacobson of Linda Jacobson Studios, Norma Sadler Hansen of Norma’s Pottery and Deanna White of Deanna White Studios.

Mid Valley Mentors has an impressive board of directors, most of whom I saw at the event. The group recruits, trains and matches volunteer mentors with at-risk youth through its Juvenile Enrichment through Mentoring program and formerly incarcerated adults through its Reentry Solutions Program.

I visited with Mid Valley Mentors Board Chair Elaine Harvey of Wells Fargo and fellow board members Mike Beyrouty of AKT Benefit Advisors, Stu VanWyngarden of PGE and Matthew Lokan of Bliss-Sequoia.

Mentors and mentees attended. Brandon Syler, a fourth grader at Mary Eyre Elementary was an adorable addition to the program, displaying the art that was being auctioned. His mentor, Lee Coyne, watched proudly and spoke earlier about his experiences. Along with some fantastic mixed-media pieces, Senator Jackie Winters and Gerry Frank donated private dinners to help raise program funds.

Volunteers Valerie Jones & Alicia Porter - Photo by Mary Louise VanNatta

Newly crowned Miss Marion-Polk Amee Erbele joined emcee Scott Mills of Opt-e-Web who charmed attendees with his British accent. Scott’s wife, Donna Mills, and friends Scott and Ingrid Sadler, Ingrid’s daughter Chris Murfin and weatherman Dave Sweeney enjoyed samples of micro-brews served by volunteers from the RAM Bighorn Brewery and Applebee’s.

Attendees left with some great and unique art pieces, and students left with inspiration for next year’s art competition.

To learn more about Mid Valley Mentors, visit www.MidValleyMentors.org.

Invite me to your event at OutandAboutSJ@live.com or follow me at twitter.com/PRSalem. See you on Sundays.

Friday April 23, 2010 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Mission Mill Museum in Salem
Tickets: $25/one $40/two
CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS

Everything Brilliant Rubbish has to offer for your Friday evening merriment:

• Wine Tasting from Eola Hills, Anthony Dell and Pudding River Wineries
• Microbrew tasting from Seven Brides Brewing and The Ram’s Big Horn Brewing Company
• Hors D’oeuvres by The Wild Pear

• Opportunity to bid on a private dinner with either GERRY FRANK or Oregon State Senator Jackie Winters

• Special Guests Including: Anna Peterson (Candidate for Mayor), Steve Silberman (Statesman Journal Publisher), Diana Dickey (Salem City Councilor Ward 5), Allan Pollock (CEO Salem-Keizer Transit), Amee Erbele (Miss Marion-Polk County), Deanna White (Deanna White Studios), Norma Sadler-Hansen (Norma’s Pottery), Linda Jacobson (Linda Jacobson Studios)

• Live Music: Afro-Cuban Rhythms from The Emaa Da student drumming ensemble
• Recycled Art Contest entries by local students on display and up for silent auction
• Bid on this gorgeous mixed media masterpiece titled “Tide Pools” by Deanna White

In short, it’s going to be a great evening for a great cause. All proceeds go directly to support Mid Valley Mentors‘ mentoring programs in Marion/Polk. Please support mentoring in your community, attend Brilliant Rubbish this Friday and have some fun while you’re at it!

Questions? 503-584-4827 or info@midvalleymentors.org