Streams and Valleys is hosting its 9th annual Friends on the River- Party on the Plaza event on October 23rd in Montgomery Plaza to raise proceeds for improving the Trinity River. The event will include a 6k or 3k run/walk and tasting events from nearly 20 local restaurants featuring food, beer, wine and live music. Ticket prices vary based on date of purchase and event participation. Streams and Valleys is a nonprofit founded in 1949 to improve the Trinity River and bring attention to it through restoration and community events.

1. Yanal Zatar For Immediate release
Streams & Valleys Inc. September 30, 2014
817-744-0500
Yanal.zatar@mavs.uta.edu
STREAMS AND VALLEYS ANNOUNCES ITS 9TH ANNUAL FRIENDS
OF THE RIVER- PARTY ON THE PLAZA
FORT WORTH – Streams and Valleys in collaboration with XTO energy, is hosting its 9th annual
Friends on the River- Party on the Plaza event from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 23 in Montgomery Plaza.
Proceeds from the event will be used to improve the Trinity River.
The event consists of 6k-3k run, walk, or stroll, and a Fido fun run for pets. Tasting events comes
after the run activities and it features nearly 20 local restaurants. This event will include food
sampling, beer, wine and live music. Fido and friends could also have their own fun at the Paw
Pad.
“We want it to be positive, friendly and fun,” said Stacey Pierce, Executive director of Streams
and Valleys. “We are trying to get everybody attention.” The concept of sharing is very
important in Streams and Valleys events.
Ticket prices are highly based on date of purchase. Advanced ticket prices through Oct. 12 are
$33 General Registration (6K or 3K run); $38 for Chip Timed Registration (6K only) and $10 for
kids under 12. Late registration for the race will be $5 more except for kids 12 and under. For
people who don’t like running and want to have fun and party, tickets are $30. Event day tickets
are $50 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and under.
For those who would like to join, volunteer or donate please visit:
www.friendsoftheriverfw.com
ABOUT STREAMS AND VALLEYS
Streams and Valleys is a nonprofit organization founded in 1949. Its main goal is to make the
Trinity River look good and get people’s attention. This organization has five partners which are:

2. city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, Tarrant Regional Water District, Trinity River Vision
Authority and Fort Worth Parks & Community Services. Today More than 40 miles of river trails
and 8,000 new trees later, the fish, wildlife and clean flowing water have returned. Thanks to the
generosity of our fellow Fort Worthians, we are continuing to restore our part of the Trinity River to
beauty, vitality and purpose. For more information please visit our website at:
www.streamsandvalleys.org