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Spring Sprockets & Walk-Its raised $12,791for homeless families in Rutland County

Courtesy HPC—Riders and walkers for third annual Spring Sprockets & Walk-its event gathered for a photo by the entrance to Pine Hill Park.

The Homeless Prevention Center held its third annual Spring Sprockets and Walk-Its event Saturday, May 4, at Pine Hill Park. The event raised $12,791 for homeless families in Rutland County. In addition to the rides and walks participants could take part in a bike repair clinic and enjoy a fresh smoothies blended with a smoothie bike, among other offerings. 

Courtesy HPC
New 25th Anniversary logo was unveiled at the Spring Sprokets and Walk-its event May 4.

DJ Bill Moore entertained with music and his inimitable banter.

The prize for the coolest rig went to a massive quadricycle float, the “U.S.S. Wake-Up Call,” built and skippered by Hearthunder Art Collective.

“It was pretty cool to see people as young as about 3, and north of 70, and everywhere in- between just grinning and enjoying the trails. There’s a little something for everyone, and we got lucky with the weather,” said Angus Chaney, executive director of HPC.

At the event, the Homeless Prevention Center also unveiled its new 25th anniversary logo designed by students in Stafford Technical Center’s Digital Arts class.

For more information visit: hpcvt.org.

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