CASI’s Shamrock Alley comes to Life this Sunday in Downtown Davenport

Davenport, Iowa – Going green takes on a whole new meaning this Sunday, March 12 in Downtown Davenport. The Apprentices - Quad City area painter’s apprentices, that is – will be painting Shamrock Alley at 2 nd and Main Street – the starting line of the Center For Active Seniors, Inc.’s 35 th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Race, Presented by Russell Construction.

“The painting of Shamrock Alley has become an annual tradition of CASI’s St. Patrick’s Day Race”, said CASI President/CEO Laura Kopp. “We’re excited to partner with Quad City Painter and Drywall Finishers Apprenticeship program to bring our race course to life and help to build momentum to a fantastic community event.”

Shamrocks will take over 2nd street in downtown Davenport helping to kick-off a week of preparations for the big race. Led by a friendly leprechaun, over 3100 runners and walkers race through downtown Davenport to help raise funds to support CASI’s mission of providing services to senior citizens in the Quad Cities Region. Race day is next Saturday, March 18, 2017 with events starting at 9am.

“We’re to be here to help paint the Shamrocks in the streets for the big races,” said Larry Kelly, Apprenticeship Instructor with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 81. “We’ll have about 30 apprentices using this as a training opportunity while we give back to our community.”

In its 35 th year, CASI’s St. Patrick’s Day race, presented by Russell Construction, is THE major fundraiser for the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. More than $100,000 was raised in 2016. With a leprechaun on their side and a bit of luck o’ the Irish, the 2017 race day is looking to be even bigger.

“Ghost” race registration allows everyone to help support seniors. As a ghost, you don’t actually participate in the race. Instead, your $30 registration is a donation which includes a t-shirt available during packet pickup, and the peace of mind knowing you, too, are helping Quad City seniors if only in spirit.

Packet Pick-up is Friday, March 17, 2017, at the Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport on 2nd Street between Harrison & Main from Noon- 6:30pm and Race Day, Saturday morning, March 18 th from 7am- 9:30am.

Go green. Become a Ghost. And see the leprechaun help support seniors in the Quad Cities by joining in the fun on March 18 th at CASI’s 35 th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Race Presented by Russell Construction. Learn more at CASIseniors.org and click on the Get Me Registered Icon to make a donation to CASI or register for the race. All proceeds raised from the St. Patrick’s Day race benefit CASI programs and activities.

The Center For Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) was established in 1973 and serves the needs of older adults by providing a variety of events and activities focused on health and wellness, social engagement, lifelong learning, and community involvement. Programs available through CASI include senior advocacy services to more than 5,000 families annually in addition to daily activities, community forums, fitness and health initiatives, educational sessions and much more.

Jane’s Place at CASI, the only adult day services center in Eastern Iowa, serves adults with Alzheimer’s and on-set dementia. For more information about the programs and services offered through CASI, visit CASISeniors.org or call 563-386-7477.