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Sarasota News Leader September 6, 2013 Page 66 "We will have the added benefit of a view into The Emerge Program will provide free memthe family situation through the student per- berships for entire families at The Salvation Army's Tuttle Avenue community center, spective." which will include supervised gymnasium The initial goal is to raise $150,000 to pay for activities, a game room and computer lab, afsecure housing and enable families to main- ter-school programs and many child-centered tain social connections in the community, the activities, according to the release. It also will release continues. allow families to participate in special events Additionally, The Salvation Army will launch for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and other the Emerge Program in October in combina- holidays, again at no cost. Further, the release tion with its traditional Christmas programs, says, the program will feature incentives for students throughout the year to earn good the release notes. grades and perfect attendance records. Capt. Jim Spencer, an officer at the 1701 S. Plans also are in the preliminary stage to offer Tuttle Ave. Center for Worship and Service, eligible children a week of summer activities describes this initiative as a way to provide at Camp Keystone in Starke. families with more than toys and clothes. "It allows us to develop relationships and serve Watch the website, www.salvationarmysarathe entire family year-round — not just chil- sota.org, and The Salvation Army Facebook dren during the Christmas holiday," he said in page for more details on the program, the the release. news release notes. REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SAL HALF MARATHON IN DECEMBER Registration is open for the Sheriff's Activities League Half Marathon on Palmer Ranch, which will be held Sunday, Dec. 1, organizers have announced. This will mark the fourth year of the event, with all proceeds benefitting the Sheriff's Activities League of Sarasota County (formerly PAL), a news release says. The post-race party will include "great music, prize drawings, vendors, fabulous food by Carrabba's Italian Grill and the awards ceremony," it adds. To register, visit www.salhalfmarathon.org or go to www.active.com. Local running club members and high school track team members may register for $55; the fee for non-club members is $60. Club member relay teams The 13.1-mile race will take runners on a USA may register for $110; the cost is $120 for Track & Field-Certified course "through the non-club members. scenic communities of Palmer Ranch and along the Legacy Trail," the release points Schools, clubs and organizations that want out. Runners who do not want to tackle the to offer volunteer assistance for the event full distance may opt for a relay option, with may contact SAL through the above webeach runner covering 6.55 miles, the release site or by calling Bo Keusch at 809-8979, continues. the release notes.