ADVISORY/Last Call for Team Entries -- March 23, 2000 -- 6:00 pm is 'bank night' and team captain orientation at Pt. Loma Nazarene University.Calender CALENDER. An almanac. Julius Caesar ordained that the Roman year should consist of 365 days, except every fourth year, which should contain 366, the additional day to be reckoned by counting the twenty-fourth day of February (which was the 6th of the calends of March) twice. and Community Events Editors ADVISORY...for Fri. and Sat. (April 7 & 8) --(BUSINESS WIRE) American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, Relay for Life Relay For Life (often shortened to Relay) is a fundraising event of the American Cancer Society, and is now held in many other countries. It is an overnight event designed to spread awareness of cancer prevention, treatments and cures, celebrate survivorship and raise money 2000 -- Point Loma Point Loma is a neighborhood of San Diego, California. Geographically it is a hilly peninsula that is bordered on the west and south by the Pacific Ocean, the east by the San Diego Bay and Old Town and the north by the San Diego River. Fact Sheet Who: CTSnet Internet Services is the proud sponsor of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Point Loma. What: Relay for Life -- Teams gather to celebrate life throughout a 24-hour period. Tents are pitched and campsites decorated in a variety of themes. The guiding rule of Relay for Life is to keep at least one team member out on the track at all times. Most walk, some jog, but this is not a race and it is not a marathon. Relay for Life -- After dark a Luminary Ceremony is held featuring a candle lit remembrance of those who lost their battle against cancer and in hope of those currently fighting the disease. The heartfelt love and caring shared by friends and family unite the participants. When: Friday and Saturday, April 7 & 8, 2000 Teams arrive by 6:30pm Friday Relay begins at 7pm Friday and ends at 7pm Saturday Luminary Ceremony begins at 10pm. Where: Point Loma Nazarene University 3900 Lomaland Drive San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , CA 92106 Contacts: Kara Kara (kär`ə), river, c.140 mi (230 km) long, NE European and NW Siberian Russia. It flows N from the N Urals into the Kara Sea, forming part of the traditional border between European and Asian Russia. It is navigable in its lower course. Ashurst, Event Chair -- 619/298-9169 Amy McDougal, Event Chair -- 619/849-2402 Stacey Stephenson, American Cancer Society -- 619/682-7447 Photo Opps: 7pm Friday -- Cancer survivors walk the opening lap 10pm Friday -- Luminary Ceremony -- candles are lit -- remember those who lost their lives to cancer honor survivors and those currently fighting cancer 24 hours -- camping, walking, entertainment, food, fun |
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