'Walk a Mile in Her Heels' Track Event this Weekend at AACC

A solidarity walk that seeks to raise awareness of sexual assault victims will take place Saturday around the track at Anne Arundel Community College.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the third-annual Walk a Mile in Her Heels event this weekend encourages its participants to wear their flashiest shoes as they walk a mile around the track to "show solidarity with victims of sexual assault," according to a press release.

Sponsored by YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, located in Arnold on Ritchie Highway, in the building next to the Post Office, the walking event includes guest speakers and demonstrations before the walk begins Saturday morning.

The walk tops off a week of volunteerism at AACC's Arnold campus where students, faculty and staff work together on projects around the community and on the campus.

Other projects this weekend include:

• Twin Oaks Park Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon
• Rain Barrel Sale and Environmental Resource Fair 10 a.m. to noon
• Zumbathon fundraiser 10 a.m. to noon

Registration for the walk is open at https://ywcawalkamile.eventbrite.com. Donations are suggested, but not required. For questions, contact Carrie Matthews at cmatthews@ywcaaac.org or call 410-626-7800.