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This Saturday at the Market

The Southeast Area Farmers’ Market is happy to share MLK Jr. Park with the GRAAHI & Urban Core Collective 2019 Rhythm Run on Saturday Aug. 17. Even if you’re not participating in the run or walk, you’ll find lots of fun activities to take part in and resources to benefit from–lots of kids, activities, too!

While you’re there, be sure to shop under the yellow market tents for fresh, local fruits and veggies and delicious cottage kitchen goods. The market is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Run festivities begin at 8 a.m. and run through 11 a.m.

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GRAAHI & Urban Core Collective 5K Rhythm Run/walk and Resource Fair Aug. 17

Jul16

Visit the Southeast Area Farmers’ Market after the Rhythm Run!

Be ready to run the streets in the heat of August as GRAAHI celebrates health and fitness in the Grand Rapids African American Community. This year’s GRAAHI & Urban Core Collective 5K Rhythm Run/walk and Resource Fair will focus on healthy living, getting fit and enjoying the Michigan summer heat with the overall goal of raising awareness of the benefits of making the right healthy choices. This fun, rhythm filled and lighthearted event starts at 8:00 a.m., August 17th, 2019, beginning at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 800 Fuller Ave. SE. Activities will run from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and will include a Kid’s Fun Run, food, refreshment, entertainment, games and more.

Click here to sign up!

Farmers’ Market hours shift Saturday for Rhythm Run

Aug16

race36787-social1200x630.bBrIPM GRAAHI’s Rhythm Run 5K takes place this Saturday at MLK Jr. Park. To honor the run’s focus on healthy living, getting fit and raising awareness of the benefits of making healthy choices, the Southeast Area Farmers’ Market will shift its hours to 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Some vendors will stay later–others might be running or walking in the event!

Planned Parenthood of West Michigan is tabling at the market Saturday, as well. Stop by to learn about the many healthcare services that PPWM offers area women, youth and 14021690_1263886476963384_2948188631749601892_n-1 men.

The 2018 Rhythm Run will offer a variety of health inspired activities including a Kid’s Fun Run, 5k walk/run, health fair, light refreshments and a variety of fun kid activities. After the run, GRAAHI and the Urban Core Collective (UCC), will host a community Park Party to inspire people of all fitness levels to increase or start their fitness goals.

Park attendees will have the option to join us for a yoga stretch, visit the health and wellness tent, Zumba, dancing, live entertainment, the kid zone, and the Rhythm Run.

GRAAHI offering 10 free admissions to the Rhythm Run

Aug13

Our Kitchen Table and the Southeast Area Farmers’ Market are proud supporters of the 2013 GRAAHI Rhythm Run 5k Run/Walk.Sponsored by the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI) the run and walk take place 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., beginning at Martin Luther King Jr. Park (corner of Franklin Street and Fuller Avenue SE).

Today, Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI) will provide 10 free admissions to the Rhythm Run! First come, First serve!

Email your contact information to stephanie.pierce@graahi.org. Click here to download and complete the registration form. You can email, fax (616) 331-5839, or hand deliver the form to the GRAAHI office no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2013. We are located at 515 Michigan St. N.E, Suite 102, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

The run’s goal is to celebrate health and fitness in the Grand Rapids African American Community. GRAAHI will award trophies and medals to the first and second place male and female winners in three age groups:

During the run and walk, GRAAHI is also providing refreshments, entertainment, games and opportunity for younger children to take part in a Kid’s Fun Run. Be sure to stop by the OKT table and say howdy, if you get a chance!