The Lucia Ornelas Foundation will be holding its first annual Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk/Run on Saturday, November 29, at the Bauer Community Center in Port Lavaca. The Race will start at the Bauer Community Center and go down Broadway to the Bayfront Peninsula and back to the Bauer. One Mile Run/Walk will go ½ mile down Broadway and back to the Bauer Community Center.

Along with the run and walk, there will be a costume contest, BBQ, Bake Sale, Raffle and Auction. Find some time to bring your family out to celebrate the upcoming holiday season!

Race divisions will be: 19 & under; 20-29 years; 30-39 years; 40-49 years; 50 and up. Awards will be presented to the top three males and females in each age group. T-shirts will be given to all participants, however late registrants cannot be assured of size. Cost of registration is $35/Walk; $45/5K. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Chavana 361/652-1723 or Sarita Bonuz 361/676-0204.

Register online for the 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk/Run at: http://www.active.com/port-lavaca-tx/running/distance-running-races/lucia-ornelas-jingle-bell-5k-run-walk-2014 or pick up a registration form at Coastal Barber Shop, Downtown Cleaners or Mid-Coast Fitness in Port Lavaca. Late Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. at the Bauer Community Center.

All proceeds raised will go to families in need. This holiday season the Foundation will provide 40 needy families in Calhoun County with Thanksgiving meals and groceries and 500 needy children and families will be given gifts and a meal for Christmas.

Lucia Ornelas Foundation Mission Statement: To enrich the lives of needy families by providing them with temporary support of monetary value and prayer. Purpose: To give individuals the value of self-worth and to enable families to overcome the obstacles of life. Our primary purpose is to give and help those in need.