Healthy Neighborhood Festival in LA Saturday

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

What:
5TH Annual Healthy Neighborhood Festival, a free block party for the downtown community and beyond celebrating nutrition, fitness and a healthy lifestyle through a variety of activities, performances, and free health screenings throughout the day.

· This free event for all ages will introduce the festival-goers to contemporary health issues by providing individuals and families with information, resources, and the inspiration to make healthier choices.

· Interactive dance, kick-boxing, karate classes and more will get everyone on their feet.

· Free medical screenings (vision, hearing, blood sugar, cholesterol, and dental) and health-related information.

· Community organizations and businesses will be on-hand to introduce participants to local resources complementing healthy lifestyle.

· Climb the rock wall, participate in a relay race, or take a cooking class.

Where:
Main Street, Downtown Los Angeles, in front of The California Endowment
1000 N. Alameda St.,
Los Angeles, 90012

Parking:
Convenient free parking in adjacent lot

Metro:
Gold, Red and Blue lines at Union Station
800 N. Alameda St.

Who:
Sponsored by The California Endowment, Center for Healthy Communities http://www.calendow.org/healthyneighborhoodfest
and produced by Community Arts Resources (CARS) http://www.carsla.net