You've probably heard of Pi Day, which takes place on March 14, but the Chemistry Club wants to remind you of another unconventional holiday this weekend: Mole Day.

According to moleday.org, "Mole Day commemorates Avogadro's Number (6.02 x 10^23), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. Mole Day was created as a way to foster interest in chemistry."

The Chemistry Club will celebrate the day with their second annual Mole Day 6k Fun Run on Saturday. Junior Andy Kasick, the group's president, said they hope to match the participation of last year's inaugural run. "Last year, we held the run and about 60 to 70 people participated, so we are preparing for an equally good turn out this year."

This year's run is nicknamed the "Helium Run," because that is the second element on the periodic table. "It's our fun little way of making our run unique," Kasick said. Participants will start at Don Drumm and travel along the river trail, then return after reaching a halfway point.

"We try to carry the chemistry theme throughout the race; for instance, the runners and walkers will receive periodic elements in place of participant numbers," Kasick added.

The club will also be kicking off their National Chemistry Week events on Friday, Oct. 28, with demonstrations on the Christy Mall. During the week, Kasick said they will be trying to raise money for a local charity with their annual "Collect a Mole of Pennies" campaign.

The final Chemistry Week event will include similar demonstrations at Grand Central Mall in Vienna, W. Va.

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