Toiletry Drive to Benefit Soldier On

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DALTON, Mass. — The Community Recreation Association's (CRA) youth members of Dalton Rotary Interact Club and St. Agnes Academy are sponsoring a Toiletry Drive from Jan. 1-31. Donations will benefit Soldier On, an organization committed to ending veteran homelessness. 
 
Collection bins are placed at the CRA, Dalton Youth Center, and St. Agnes Academy. Most needed items include brand new washcloths, brand new towels, lotion, body wash, feminine hygiene pads, razors, and shaving cream.
 
For more information, please contact Dan McMahon at the CRA at 684-0260 ext. 204 or visit daltoncra.org. 
 
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Dalton CRA May Day Races Return May 5

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DALTON, Mass.  — The 47th annual Community Recreation Association May Day Races will be held Sunday, May 5, at Nessacus Middle School, with major sponsorship by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
 
Races include 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer, the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races for ages 8 and under, and a 1-mile Splatter Sprint for ages 8 and up, all with chip timing by Berkshire Running Center, along with an untimed fun walk.
 
The 5K road/trail race, 10K road race and fun walk begin at 9 a.m. The Obstacles & Popsicles races begin at 10 a.m., with the Splatter Sprint immediately following.
 
The first 100 runners to register (combined 5K/10K) will receive a long-sleeve wicking T-shirt. Every participant in the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races will receive a ribbon and freeze pop at the finish line. All proceeds benefit nonprofit CRA and Dalton Youth Center programs.
 
For more information or to register, visit www.daltoncra.org or contact the CRA at 413-684-0260. Online registration is also available at berkshirerunningcenter.com.
 
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