5K Run/Walk to Benefit Restoration of Historic Greensboro Opera House

Saturday, it's the first ever Encore 5K Run/Walk to benefit Phase I of the restoration of the historic Greensboro Opera House.

There is so much history around West Alabama, like the Greensboro Opera House. This structure dates back to 1903. In it's heyday, the central place in town for all things entertainment, like theater productions, concerts, and dances. Plus, lectures and even town meetings would be held here. The building also featured stores and offices.

The Greensboro Opera House has since gone deserted and mostly forgotten... until now. A group of citizens have gathered, dreaming of restoring this building. That's where this race comes in, a way to help raise funds to make it possible to complete Phase I of the project.

Encore 5K - hosted by Greensboro Opera House
When: Saturday (June 13th)
Registration at 8am / Race starts at 9am
Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - 905 Church Street in Greensboro

Entry cost is $25
Register day of race or in advance by clicking here

All participants receive a t-shirt! For those not participating in the race, but would like to purchase a shirt, they can be bought for 20.00 at The Partridge Berry. For more information, please call Buzzy Barnette at (334) 624-8741.

Following the race at 11:30am, Greensboro Opera House President Winnie Cobbs will host a tour of the facility where everyone can get an up close look at all the progress being done.

Watch the video below for more on the restoration project.