Saturday, July 30, 2011

Children's Health Fair Coming August 3

“Makin’ a Splash!” , the 21st Annual McHenry County Children’s Health & Safety Fair is coming next week – Wednesday, August 3 to be exact. It is taking place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at McHenry County College, Building A (north entrance of Highway 14).

The Fair offers parents the opportunity to receive school immunizations, physicals, dental screenings and health education for their children before the school year begins.

Admission is free with 40 exhibits, games and prizes, a “smoke house”  (a safety demonstration led by local Fire Department).

There are also a couple surprise characters to entertain the children.

The event is sponsored by : McHenry County Children’s Health & Safety Fair Coalition representing Community Action Agency/Head Start, Centegra Health System, CL Graphics, Family Health Partnership Clinic, Family Service & Community Mental Health Center, League of Women Voters of Illinois Education Fund, McHenry County College, McHenry County Department of Health, McHenry County Mental Health Board, Mercy Health System, United Way of Greater McHenry County Volunteer Center, STAR 105.5 and Youth Service Bureau.

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