Eden Prairie Optimist Club 5k

The Eden Prairie Optimist Club's annual OK 5K walk/run is set for 9 a.m. Thursday, July 4, at Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie. The timed race is part of the city of Eden Prairie's Fourth of July Hometown celebration. Major sponsors of the 5k include the Eden Prairie Optimist Club, the city of Eden Prairie, Magenic and Macaroni Kid Eden Prairie. Proceeds go to the community programs of the Optimists, including the Valleyfair trip for local School Patrols, Eden Prairie Center Halloween Party, Essay and Oratorical contests, Central Middle School Youth Appreciation and more. To learn more about the OK-5K event, visit www.facebook.com/ epoptimists. Registration for the walk/run is open now. The Eden Prairie Optimist Club is a civic organization with an emphasis on programs that benefit and recognize the youth of Eden Prairie. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Visitors are always welcome. Info: ryanaffolter.optimist@gmail. com or www.facebook.com/epoptimists.