Garland’s Healthy Living Expo 2009 has been rescheduled. The new date will be Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the GISD Special Events Center with the theme “Healthy You, Healthy Earth: Rx for a Better World.” Mark your calendars and make plans to have fun and learn at the same time.
The City of Garland, Garland ISD, Baylor Medical Center at Garland and the Garland Chamber of Commerce have organized this special opportunity 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.
The first 1,000 attendees will receive a microfiber, reusable shopping bag containing a variety of goodies and information. Radio Disney will rock the Expo with music, prizes and “eco-friendly” competitions for kids and parents.
“Healthy You” will provide health screenings and immunizations, plus information on prevention services, stress reduction methods, fitness activities, and much more. Five hundred free cholesterol screenings will be available, on a first come first served basis, beginning at 10 a.m. Immunizations will be administered by the Garland Health Department from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. only, at reduced fees for children and adults. Visit www.garlandgoesgreen.org for proof of residency requirements and other qualifications.
Learn about “healthy earth” topics, such as recycling, conservation, energy efficiency, gardening and alternative fuels. Event patrons can recycle a wide range of electronic equipment such as computers, telephones and much more. There is a fee associated with properly disposing of these items: $5 per computer monitor, $10 per television, 15 cents a pound for all other electronics. No household appliances will be accepted.
The City of Garland Water Utilities Department will have 1,000 low-flow showerheads to exchange. City of Garland utility customers can bring an old showerhead, a City of Garland utility bill and identification verifying that they are the utility subscriber, and will receive a new low-flow showerhead – FREE! Limit one showerhead per household. Changing out one non-water efficient showerhead for a low-flow showerhead could save your family 500 gallons of water a week.
The Expo is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updated exhibitor lists and activity details will be posted to www.GarlandGoesGreen.org.