 This year's fair will focus on health, fitness and recycling. "Go
Green!"More than 60 organizations will have displays or offer
health screenings. Guests at the fair will learn new and innovative
approaches to wellness.
Health screenings are always popular at the fair and many will be
offered: blood pressure, blood sugar/diabetes, body mass index, bone
density, child development, cholesterol, hemoglobin, oral cancer, pH
testing and pulse oximetry. All screenings except the hemoglobin
($1) and cholesterol ($5) will be free of charge.
Do you have recyclable items in your home? Besides the health
screenings and health exhibits, the Community Health Fair will
provide a chance for you and your family to bring in recyclable
items! Nine different organizations will attend the health fair to
collect various recyclables. The items that will be accepted are as
follows: printer cartridges, cell phones, eyeglasses, pop tabs,
plastic bags, CFL light bulbs (swirly style), medications and
mercury products. Container glass will be collected at Lincoln
Community High School.
There will also be a food drive. Attendees are asked to bring
food donations for the local food pantries. These donations will be
collected by United Way.
The Red Cross will conduct a blood bank from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. in conjunction with the health fair. Your gift of blood can
help save someone's life, so please make plans to give at the Red
Cross blood bank. First-time donors are welcome. No experience
needed!
Saturday's entertainment
Dan Dugan will demonstrate yoshukai karate with his spirited
group of students. Sensei Dugan has been teaching this ancient art
throughout central Illinois for over 27 years.
Logan County Sheriff's Deputy Joe Pharis will demonstrate the
skills of the Logan County drug dog, showing how these dogs are able
to successfully conduct their searches. Pharis will be available for
questions as well.
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Jayne Weaver will provide a basic introduction to zumba from 9:45
to 10:30 a.m. in the aerobics room. Zumba is a new fitness routine
that combines Latin rhythms with fun, fat-burning dance moves. Zumba
is sure to get your heart pumping and your soul laughing. It's an
innovative way to get in shape and enjoy working up a sweat!
Beth Farmer will offer a spin demonstration too. Spinning is a
great exercise using a stationary bicycle. See how to set up your
specialized bike and get a workout in as well.
The Lincoln tae kwon do group will also take center stage. Led by
Scott Brown, this high-energy performance is always a popular
segment and sure to entertain all ages.
Closing credits
Nutritious foods prepared by Peggy's Place will be available for
purchase at the fair throughout the day.
The Community Health Fair is co-sponsored by the Lincoln Park
District and the Logan County Department of Public Health.
Questions about the health fair should be directed to Marcia
Greenslate at the Lincoln Park District, 217-732-8770, or Marcia
Dowling at the Logan County Department of Public Health,
217-735-2317.
[Text from file received from Roy Logan,
Lincoln Park District]
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