On Friday, July 31st the Center for University-Based Development will host the 3rd Annual Cruising the Community event at the Walter Payton Center from 8 am to Noon. Cruising the Community promotes the biking and walking trails on the campus of JSU as safe places for children to bike and walk.

The event features a 1-3 mile ride around the campus of JSU and children can ride anything on wheels. This includes bikes, scooters, skateboards, skates, wagons and strollers.

The event is free and will feature appearances by Dr. Robert Smith Sr., Mayor Tony Yarber, and an exhibition game by the Rollin Tigers wheelchair basketball team.

All participants who preregister will receive a free helmet, a free t-shirt, free books, and lunch.

There is still time to register, please go to http://www.cruisingthecommunity.eventbrite.com.

This event and all the items given away would not be possible with out our sponsors. Below are the sponsors and we say THANK YOU so much for giving!

• Center for University-Based Development
• JSU Recreation Complex
• Jackson Medical Mall Foundation
• JSU Auxiliary Services
• Rollin Tigers Basketball Players
• Lemonade Day
• Safe Routes to School STARS Program
• MS Department of Health
• City of Jackson
• Parent’s and Kids Magazine
• MS Department of Rehabilitation Services
• JSU Bookstore
• Atmos Energy
• Zion Travelers Baptist Church
• Voice of Calvary Ministries
• Cash & Carry
• Whole Foods
• City of Jackson
• Jackson Police Department
• Entergy
• My Brother’s Keeper
• Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown
• Walter Payton Family Foundation
• Firstbook.org
• Sedexo
• Bankplus

Below is the map of the route for the event. For more information please call 601-979-5828.