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  • Warren Coalition Honors Video Contest Winners

    Warren Coalition Honors Video Contest Winners

    Each year the Warren Coalition’s Health Video Contest grows a little more, and this year it garnered a record-breaking 11 submissions, making the judging and selection process even more challenging for the judges! Standing out among their peers and earning $125 Amazon gift cards for their efforts were: Kenny Buhl of Warren County Middle School and Ryder Bowen, a student at John Paul the Great Montessori Academy, repeated their wins from the previous year. Amiliyana Holt of Skyline Middle School and Cara Gass of Warren County Middle School also won top prizes. Ryder and Amiliyana produced videos focused “Getting Enough Sleep,” while Kenny and Cara centered theirs around “Exercising Regularly.”

    The contest was open to all middle school students, ages 11-14, in Warren County. Students could elect to submit a video about getting regular exercise, getting quality sleep, drinking enough water, or maintaining healthy eating habits. The contest was held as part of the Warren Coalition’s WAHOO (Working to Achieve Healthy Outcomes and Opportunities) program, which is funded by the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth. Their videos will be used as healthy living ads throughout Warren County over the next six to eight weeks.

    “It’s wonderful to see this competition grow each year,” said Celeste Brooks, Community Outreach Coordinator. “The students engage with creativity and enthusiasm. My only regret is that we don’t have more prizes to award!”

    This year’s winners, along with past contest winners, can be viewed on the Coalition’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/HealthVideoContest

    Warren Coalition is a nonprofit agency established in 1994 to help fill the gaps in health care and substance abuse awareness to the community. The Coalition began under the guidance of Warren Memorial Hospital as an outreach project, but it has since grown and was incorporated in 2001.  The office is currently located in the Warren County Community Center.  Their mission is to make Warren County a safe, healthy, and drug free community through many programs and in collaboration with 15+ member agencies.

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  • Get Cheesy with Warren Coalition

    Warren Coalition’s second annual Let’s Get Cheesy is a night of food, laughter, and fun!  The adults-only event returns to the North Warren Celebration Hall (at the North Warren Fire Station, 266 Rockland Road) on Friday, June 5th, at 6:30 pm.

    Attendees will be treated to an extensive charcuterie table (with cheese from Happy Creek Cheeses and Dusty’s Country Store), brie and apple appetizers, and meatball sliders from On Cue Sports Bar and Grill during the first half-hour, followed by lasagna soup from On Cue, Caesar salad, and the main dishes of chicken Florentine and seafood au gratin. Dessert will feature cannolis from Garcia and Gavino and ice cream from C & C Frozen Treats, along with Oreo cheesecake truffles, carrot cake cookies, and brownies. Those who cannot or prefer not to eat cheese may still partake of the non-cheese options on the charcuterie table, meatballs, chicken, salad, and brownies.

    The evening will also feature a photo booth with In the Moment Photo Booth, your favorite cheesy dance tunes (Macarena, anyone?), entertainment and jokes with M.C. Pam Foster, a few fun and completely optional games, a 50/50 raffle, and a “Bountiful Baskets” silent auction.

    Tickets are $75/person or $140/couple. Visit warrencoalition.org/cheesy for more information or to purchase tickets. (If you prefer to pay with cash or check, email celeste@warrencoalition.org.)

    This fundraiser supports several Warren Coalition children’s programs, including: Project COURAGE, which provides hope and support for children who have experienced trauma; DEALS Hope, which encompasses the drug education classes Warren Coalition provides in Warren County; and HALO Read, the affiliate program of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Warren County. Thank you to the sponsors who are making this event possible and supporting these programs, including The Big Cheese sponsor, Sysco Northeast Redistribution Center; Cheddar Sponsors Jen Avery and Warren County Veterinary Clinic; Sweet Sponsor Holly Goode; and Gouda Sponsors Bill Powers (State Farm Insurance), True Value Ramsey Hardware, Apple House, and Kiwanis Club of Front Royal.

    Warren Coalition is a nonprofit agency established in 1994 to help fill the gaps in health care and substance abuse awareness to the community. The Coalition began under the guidance of Warren Memorial Hospital as an outreach project, but it has since grown and was incorporated in 2001.  The office is currently located in the Warren County Community Center.  Their mission is to make Warren County a safe, healthy, and drug-free community through many programs and in collaboration with 15+ member agencies.

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  • It’s Feud Time! A Game for Family and Friends

    It’s Feud Time! A Game for Family and Friends

    FRONT ROYAL, VA—Warren Coalition and Samuels Public Library are teaming up to host “It’s Feud Time!”, an evening of fun styled after the popular game show Family Feud. Teams of two to five people consisting of family and/or friends will compete against each other for the top prize: a $50 gift card for each person on the team (up to five people, $250 maximum per team). A dinner of lasagna, salad, dessert, and drinks will be served at no cost to attendees.

    Some questions will center around popular topics, while others will relate to drugs and alcohol, mental health, smart phone usage, and resilience. Each team will write out their best guesses to the questions, so everyone has a chance to win!

    This event is intended for middle school and high school students in Warren County, and their families and friends. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Complete the registration form at https://bit.ly/feudtime.

    Warren Coalition is a nonprofit agency established in 1994 to help fill the gaps in health care and substance abuse awareness to the community. The Coalition began under the guidance of Warren Memorial Hospital as an outreach project, but it has since grown and was incorporated in 2001.  The office is currently located in the Warren County Community Center.  Their mission is to make Warren County a safe, healthy, and drug free community through many programs and in collaboration with 15+ member agencies.

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  • Edward Jones 5K Race for Education March 28th

    Edward Jones 5K Race for Education March 28th

    Annual Run Supports Local High School Athletes and Students

    Runners, walkers, and strollers (both the ambling kind and the baby-carrying kind) are invited to a heart-healthy event that raises funds for our local high school students! Edward Jones and Warren Coalition are teaming up to host the Edward Jones 5K Race for Education, which benefits the local high school cross country teams and students who need financial assistance for advanced classes.

    This year’s race will be held Saturday, March 28th at Warren County Middle School, with registration beginning at 8 am and the race going off at 9 am. The course for this rain or shine event follows the length of Leach Run Parkway and back. Runners and walkers of all levels are encouraged to participate. Baby strollers and leashed dogs are also welcome.

    Half of what is raised in this annual fundraiser supports the Warren County High School and Skyline High School cross country teams. The other half provides financial assistance for local high school students to help cover costs associated with Advanced Placement and dual-enrolled courses, such as lab fees and books.

    Learn more on the Facebook page at facebook.com/EdwardJones5k, or visit https://bit.ly/ej5k2026 to pre-register for the race. Early registration is currently $25 per adult participant and $20 for students; children four and under are free. The early bird registration prices are good through March 12th, then registration fees will increase by $5. Same-day registrations will be accepted.

    About Edward Jones
    Edward Jones is a leading North American financial services firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm’s more than 20,000 financial advisors throughout North America serve more than 9 million clients with a total of $2.2 trillion in client assets under care as of December 31, 2024. Edward Jones’ purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Through the dedication of the firm’s approximately 54,000 associates and our branch presence in 68% of U.S. counties and most Canadian provinces and territories, the firm is committed to helping more people achieve financially what is most important to them. The Edward Jones website is at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.

    About Warren Coalition
    Warren Coalition is a nonprofit agency established in 1994 to help fill the gaps in health care and substance abuse awareness to the community. The Coalition began under the guidance of Warren Memorial Hospital as an outreach project, but it has since grown and was incorporated in 2001.  The office is currently located in the Warren County Community Center.  Their mission is to make Warren County a safe, healthy, and drug free community through many programs and in collaboration with 15+ member agencies.

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  • Calling All Video Producers Ages 11-14!

    Calling All Video Producers Ages 11-14!

    Warren County youth ages 11-14 are invited to submit a short video for the Warren Coalition’s Health Video Contest, running now through March 27th! The challenge is to create a 15-second or 30-second video promoting one of the following four healthy habits:

    • Getting Quality Sleep
    • Eating Healthy
    • Exercising Regularly
    • Drinking Water

    Students can submit their original video to warrencoalition.org/health-video-contest between now and March 27th. Winners from EACH category will receive a $125 gift card! Students may submit one video for each category. All Warren County residents ages 11-14 are eligible for this competition, whether they are homeschooled or enrolled in public or private school.

    “If I could give one tip to the students,” said Warren Coalition Deputy Director Celeste Brooks, “it would be to make sure you have good quality audio. Each year, the Coalition receives really creative submissions that lose because we can’t understand all of what is being said. Avoid recording at times and places when the wind is strong or there is a lot of background noise.”

    Music should be omitted from the video unless it is royalty-free music. By submitting a video, a contestant gives Warren Coalition permission to use the video on their website and social media, and in commercials (including, but not limited to, social media, OTT, online or broadcast) to help promote healthy choices among youth.

    This event is sponsored by the Warren Coalition, made possible by Project WAHOO (Working to Achieve Healthy Opportunities and Outcomes), funded by Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth. For questions or more information, contact Celeste Brooks at celeste@warrencoalition.org