City of Garland News Release

Plan Ahead for Garland's Healthy Living Expo

	When:	Saturday, September 25, 2010
		9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
	Where:	GISD Special Events Center
		4999 Naaman Forest Blvd.

 
Learn how to improve your personal health and the health of the environment all in one event: Healthy Living Expo 2010 – Healthy You, Healthy Earth. The City of Garland, Garland ISD, Baylor Medical Center at Garland and the Garland Chamber of Commerce will join forces on Saturday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the GISD Special Events Center, to look at how caring for both ourselves and the earth creates a healthy lifestyle and has a positive impact on the world around us.
 
The Expo will offer exhibitor booths, free services, demonstrations and entertainment, all focused on helping citizens make positive changes to their daily lives. Healthy You Exhibitors will provide health screenings and immunizations, plus information on prevention services, stress reduction, fitness and much more. Meanwhile, Healthy Earth Exhibitors will share information about recycling, conservation, energy efficiency, gardening and alternative fuel vehicles.
 
The Expo will also feature Radio Disney with music, games and prizes that rock, plus special activities for the kids, including bounce houses, face painting, crafts and games. Adoptable pets from the City of Garland Animal Shelter will be available on site for those who are ready to add a furry friend to their family.
 
Plan ahead to contribute to a healthier community by donating and recycling several items on site. You can bring personal documents to be shredded, gently used athletic shoes, eyeglasses, outdated or unused medications, and plastic shopping bags. You can also register (in advance) for a free composting class; call 972-205-3500 by September 22.
 
Don’t forget about the environmental contests: Doing Good for the Environment competition for students who have implemented an environmentally friendly service project; and Expo Art Contest for adults whose artistic creation is comprised of at least 70% reused, recycled, or natural materials.
 
For more information on all of these activities, visit www.GarlandGoesGreen.org. Exhibitor space and volunteer opportunities are still available.