County Announces Family Market Day 

Saturday,  September 11, 2010

10:00 a.m. –  2:00 p.m. 

-Free Games,  Free Activities, and Free Admission- 

County Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, the Oakland County Health Division, Oakland Schools, Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Oakland County Youth Assistance, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, Health Plus, Beaumont Hospital, Medical Network One, YMCA, the Baldwin Center, Michigan State University Extension, Botsford Hospital, Dr. Paul Erhmann, Dr. Dan Tomanello and  Dietician Tonia Reinhardt of Wayne State University are part of the nutritionally  focused Healthy Oakland Partnership.
 

The Healthy Oakland Partnership (HOP) announces Family Market Day at:

Oakland County's Farmers' Market in Waterford to promote eating fresh fruits, vegetables and physical activities for all. The  event is scheduled for Saturday, September 11, 2010, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.,  and is located at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford, Michigan.
 

At this event, there will be many activities for the public to enjoy, such as:


v            Free  fun activities for kids


v            Yoga to  stretch your body and mind


v            Blood  pressure and cholesterol health
           screenings


v            A  chance to win great prizes and
           giveaways


v            A  limited amount of coupons to
           receive fresh fruits and vegetables will
           be available on a first –come basis to
           individuals in need.


v            A  $10 gift certificate will be available
           for seniors over 65 and anyone with
           EBT, bridge   cards or food
           assistance cards contact Suzanne
           Weinert  at 248-452-9174.


Free coupons  are available for  local produce. For more information, call this number 248-452-9174. For more event information, visit the website at:

<http://www.oakgov.com/health/initiatives/HOP>.
 

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