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Court Street to Cleveland Kickoff to be held Thursday

By October 23, 2011General

Court Street to Cleveland, a new program aimed at strengthening the bond between Delta State University and the Cleveland community will hold its kickoff celebration titled “I Walked to Lunch Today” on Thursday, October 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Court Street to Cleveland program is sponsored by the Delta State University College of Education’s Healthy Campus/Community Initiative, a health program funded by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation. Recognizing Court Street as a connection between Delta State University and downtown Cleveland, the goal of the program is to encourage people to exercise and make Court Street a viable pedestrian corridor.

“We have confirmed arrangements with three downtown lunch establishments—The Starving Musician, Christina’s Exquisite Edibles, and A La Carte Alley—to offer a special discount for our event,” explained Margaret Swanson, committee chairperson for Court Street to Cleveland.

Participants must check in at the Court Street to Cleveland booth located at the three way stop at Fifth Avenue and South Court Street to receive a button/sticker identifying them as participants. From there, each participant will walk downtown to the restaurant of his/her choosing, receive the discount on lunch, and then walk back. We are hoping that all community members will join our event and enjoy a new, exciting social setting for lunch. There will be door prizes drawn to encourage participation for individuals and groups.

“We want our community to realize that it is possible to incorporate fitness in their everyday activities. Walking downtown to eat lunch is an easy way to get people thinking about healthy habits while benefiting local Cleveland businesses,” said Swanson.

The Healthy Campus/Community Initiative has proven their commitment to emphasize fitness by getting people active and walking. For more information on Court Street to Cleveland or other programs offered by the Healthy Campus/Community Initiative, contact Leigh Pickard at 662-846-4572 or email lpickard@deltastate.edu