St. George's Health and fun fair and back to school bash

Building healthier communities is the theme of this year's St. George's Community Center Health & Fun Fair and Back to School Bash. The free event will be held on Saturday, August 6 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. (EDT) at St. George's Community Center, 1205 S. 26th Street.

This year in addition to free health screenings and safety information for all ages, the center will help students get ready to head back to school by distributing free backpacks full of school supplies.

This event also gives families, in these tough economic times, the opportunity to take advantage of free health screenings while entertaining their family for free or at a minimal cost.

Health screenings include stroke risk assessment, blood pressure screening, irregular pulse check, body fat analysis and chiropractic consultations. More than 25 local agencies will be participating. Information will be available on diabetes, dental and eye care, mental health and fitness training. Free ice cream treats will be served and free recreational activities include face painting, the astro jump, a bean bag throw and basketball shoot. Tai Chi and dance team demonstrations will also be held.

"The Health and Fun Fair is a great opportunity for the entire family to enjoy the day together and take advantage of free tests to ensure the health and well-being of everyone. We are giving students backpacks full of school supplies to help ease the worries of families as they gear up for the upcoming school year," said Arthur Cox, the center's executive director. 

The St. George's Health and Fun Fair is sponsored by Norton Healthcare, St. George's Community Center, St. George's Episcopal Church and District 3 Metro Councilwoman Mary C. Woolridge.

St. George's Community Center has provided 46 years of service to Parkland, Park-Hill and California neighborhood youth. All support for the center helps to fund cutting-edge and creative programming that launch youth into flights of self-discovery. For more information call 502-775-6232 or go to www.stgeorgeslouisville.episcopalky.org.