World Water Day: You can make a difference
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Running of the Leprechauns
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March 24, 2017
Vol. 34 No. 11
Are You Faster Than a Leprechaun? By nicole Ybarra NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – This past weekend under cloudless skies, NAS Sigonella hosted the “Running of the Leprechauns” Base 2 Base 7.6 Mile and Half Marathon, organized by MWR Fitness and facilitated by staff members and volunteers. The Base 2 Base run is the ninth and final run of the Sigonella Run Series, and attracted over 300 participants, 50 more than the previous year’s race. The run began in front of the Flight Line Fitness Center on NAS 2 and finished in Midtown on NAS 1. Spectators lined the course to offer encouragement to participants who were also cheered on by enthusiastic volunteers decked out in festive St. Patrick’s Day accoutrements—there were several leprechaun sightings as well! At the finish line, participants enjoyed live music from a local DJ, hamburgers and hot dogs, green beer, and a gelato truck. While the community awaited the 1 p.m. awards ceremony they were treated to face painting, games, bouncy houses, entertainment and food vendors. NASSIG Security and local law enforcement worked together to ensure the safety of everyone involved. MWR also received invaluable volunteer support from several Sigonella organizations. Many more volunteers came out on their own or in command delegations to make the “Running of the Leprechauns” Base 2 Base event a success. "This year's event was truly a collaborative effort which could not have been accomplished without the numerous volunteers, NAS Sigonella Security and local law enforcement. It's great to see the community come out to challenge themselves as well as enjoy some well-deserved entertainment after the race," said MWR Marketing Director Vanessa Ogletree. At this year’s event, all finishers received a finisher’s medal and runners who placed first, second, or third in their age groups were awarded lava stone medals. Free-standing lava stone plaques were awarded to the first place overall male and female finishers. The first place winner in the 7.6 mile race, men's division was Michele Larnica and Sarah Grigsby for the women's division. For the half marathon event, Jacob Keena won the men's division and Christine Logigian won the women's. Final results can be found on the Sigonella MWR Facebook page.
The Base 2 Base run is the ninth and final run of the Sigonella Run Series, and attracted over 300 participants, 50 more than the previous year’s race. The run began in front of the Flight Line Fitness Center on NAS 2 and finished in Midtown on NAS 1. At this year’s event, all finishers received a finisher’s medal and runners who placed first, second, or third in their age groups were awarded lava stone medals. Free-standing lava stone plaques were awarded to the first place overall male and female finishers. (Photo courtesy of MWR)
Active Duty Fund Drive Event Schedule for March 24 - 31 All Week Raffle at the Commissary, 7Day, & Galley Mon-Wed 1100-1300 All Month Flock a Yard with Flamingos in Marinai or NAS 1 Friday, MARCH 24 AFN Block Party NAS 1 at AFN 1200-1700 Saturday, MARCH 25 Car Wash NAS 1 parking lot near main gate 0900-1300 Commissary Bagging 1100-1600
Tuesday, MARCH 28 Final Base Pie in the Face Nominations at Commissary, 7Day, Galley raffle booths Lunch Sale AIMD/VP-45 Parking lot 1100-1300 Wednesday, MARCH 29 Base Pie in the Face NAS 2 Pavilion 1100-1300 Thursday, MARCH 30 BINGO Food Sale NAS 1 Connections 1800