September’s Employee Wellness Activities
STEP-tember Challenge
What better way to welcome cooler weather than some “walks in the park” and once you’ve practiced and perfected your “walk in the park” put it to the test at our “RACE ON THE RUNWAY” held as part of the Planes and Plows event on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Our walking event begins Tuesday, September 3 and ends on Friday, October 4, 2024.
Tips to help you enjoy your walk:
- Walk with a friend or group.
- Give yourself a fitness challenge.
- Identify items in nature. Leaves, insects or animals.
- Play a game.
- Geocaching – an outdoor treasure hunting game.
- Listen to music.
- Listen to audio book. Our library has a great selection.
- Don’t walk the same route every time – mix it up.
- Think of walking as an adventure.
Lace up your shoes and complete our registration to be part of our fall STEP-TEMBER Challenge.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Join your fellow Currituck employees and citizens to “Help Save Lives” by donating blood on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the:
Currituck County Government Complex
Courtroom C
2801 Caratoke Highway
Currituck North Carolina 27929
For the best donation experience, it is recommend that you schedule an appointment, with the Red Cross and enter in the Sponsor Code field: CCGOVT in the “Find a Drive” search or zip code search; and it will go to the event. Register Now to help us achieve our goal to collect 18 “lifesaving” units of blood.
To streamline your donation experience and save you about 15 minutes visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to read the pre-donation material and complete your health history questions. The questionnaire can only be completed on the day of your donation appointment.
“Race on the Runway” – Special Discount for County Employees!
NOTE: Not into running, why not volunteer. Volunteers are needed beginning Thursday, October 3 until race day, Saturday, October 5, 2024. For volunteer times, details or to register visit Race on the Runway.
Lace up your running or walking shoes and join us for a fantastic day of fun and community spirit at the Race on the Runway! We’re offering all County employees a special $5.00 discount on registration. Use Coupon Code: CCGOVT when you sign up. Be sure to register by September 3, 2024, to guarantee your shirt size. There is an event for everyone.
Date:
Saturday, October 5, 2024 — The morning of the County’s Planes and Plows festival and the Currituck Sheriff’s Department National Night Out. Register at: www.tarmac10k.com
REMINDER, sign up for STEP-tember:
You can use the County’s health and wellness STEP-tember Challenge to prepare! From September 3, to October 4, 2024, if you walk at least 5,000 steps 4 days a week, you will be entered into a drawing for that week. The prize is 12 — $25.00 Amazon Gift Cards. so lace up your shoes and complete the registration to be part of our fall STEP-tember challenge.
Race Schedule:
- Tarmac 10k – Starts at 8:30 a.m. (The area’s only 10k race!)
- Flight Deck 5k – Starts at 9:15 a.m.
- Taxi Trot – One-mile fun run for all ages – Start time 10:00 a.m.
All proceeds from Race on the Runway will benefit Kids First, Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
For more information and to register, visit: www.tarmac10k.com
Wednesday Walking Group
We will meet at the Extension Parking Lot for a brisk walk around the complex under the lights (weather permitting). All walkers are welcome, no sign up required, just lace up your tennis shoes and come on out!
For more information contact Stacey Smith by email or call 252-232-6027.
Take a Sneak Peek at Our Upcoming Activities
- We have several additional opportunities for you to donate blood on the following Tuesdays: September 24, and November 26, 2024
- Race On the Runway on Saturday, October 5, 2024.