The race is named for Dorothy Giunta Cotter, who was killed by her husband in their Amesbury home in March 2002.
Participants are encouraged to register online and track pledges on a personalized fund-raising page. Friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors also can pledge online. Registration the day of the event begins at 11:15 a.m. at the Bresnahan Elementary School.
The event also features a children’s area with age-appropriate activities that stress nonviolence. It is all part of the crisis center’s effort to connect with families and encourage healthy, safe, and peaceful relationships for boys and girls.
Beyond pledges, there is a suggested donation of $30 for walkers. For adult runners, there is a $20 preregistration fee, $30 for day-of-event registration; for students ages 12-17, runner preregistration is $10; $15 day of the event. Children under age 12 can register for free. Call 978-465-0999 or visit www.jeannegeigercrisiscenter.org.
CHEER THE RIDERS: Each October, the Massachusetts Special Olympics equine competition is held at Windrush Farm in Boxford. About 50 riders from throughout the state participate, with all ages represented.
The public is invited to cheer on the athletes and volunteers are needed. The competition begins at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation is a nonprofit specializing in teaching physically, emotionally, and learning-disabled children and adults to ride and work with horses.
Each year, Windrush provides an array of educational services and therapeutic activities to at least 1,000 children and adults and their families. Founded in 1964, Windrush Farm was one of the first therapeutic equitation centers in the United States.
Visit www.windrushfarm.org. To volunteer, e-mail gina@windrushfarm.org.
TREASURE HUNT: The Trustees of Reservations, the nation’s oldest statewide land trust, has launched a Quest Detective Program at multiple locations, including Appleton Farms and the Crane Estate in Ipswich and Ravenswood Park in Gloucester.
The program, suitable for all ages, runs through November.
