MAGNOLIA — Making Magnolia Blossom is planning a unique 5K run next month as part of the organization's first fundraising event.
The event is set for Dec. 6, and racers are encouraged to dig out a horrible holiday sweater and attire for the Ugly Sweater 5K. All proceeds from the inaugural Ugly Sweater 5K will benefit improvements planned for the community through Making Magnolia Blossom.
A smaller follow-up event is planned on Main Street to perform touch up work in areas that were transformed in October.
Making Magnolia Blossom is a community organization that was founded in the summer of 2014 at Southern Arkansas University. The mission of the organization is to provide opportunities for economic growth for Magnolia while fostering civic engagement among students and community members.