Charles Warner
Movie in the ���Drome kicks off Thursday, June 25
Event at Alpenrose Velodrome benefits Kids Riding Bikes program
The inaugural ���Movie in the ���Drome��� is a community event being held at
Alpenrose Velodrome in SW Portland. The event is being held in
conjunction with regular Thursday Night Track racing.
Movie in the ���Drome is a fundraising event for VeloHealth, an Oregon
based 501c3 dedicated to promoting health, wellness and exercise to
youth through cycling. The event is designed to raise funds to
operate VeloHealth���s Kids Riding Bikes program. Kids Riding Bikes an
innovative technology based program that combines computer technology
and bikes to get kids active.
Racing starts at 6:30 and the movie follows at dusk. Movie in the
���Drome will feature two dates and films this summer:
Thursday, June 25 ��� Breaking Away (1979, PG Rated, Run time: 101 min)
Thursday, July 23 ��� The Sandlot (1993, PG Rated, Run time: 101 min)
There is no admission fee, but a donation is suggested. All proceeds
from the event will support the Kids Riding Bikes program.
Spectators will enjoy the Kids Riding Bikes set-up, racing, food,
games, raffle and the feature film.
The Alpenrose Velodrome is located at 6149 SW Shattuck Rd, Portland, OR 97221.
For more information about Movie in the ���Drome or the Kids Riding
Bikes program and how to support the event or program, visit
velohealth.org or email Charlie at cwarner@velohealth.org.
About VeloHealth, Inc
VeloHealth, Inc (dba Nine13 Sports NW) is a nonprofit organization
501(c)(3) based in Portland, Oregon promoting health, wellness and
exercise to youth in the Northwest. Our mission is to create programs that
encourage youth to be active and raise awareness of the need to prevent
childhood obesity. In addition to health and wellness, our programs
promote community, teamwork, and mutual respect for one another designed
to foster a lasting impact.
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Charlie Warner
VeloHealth, Inc/Nine13sports NW
Kids Riding Bikes
O: 503-208-4461
C: 360-624-1801
W: velohealth.org