YMCA Healthy Kids Day And Marion City Showcase

Marion IA

11 April, 2022

2:20 PM

Description

Press release from the City of Marion: April 8, 2022 Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2022, Healthy Kids Day® is the Y's national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. It teaches healthy habits for kids and families, encourages active play and inspires a lifetime love of physical activity. This year, the YMCA's Healthy Kids Day will be held in conjunction with Marion's City Showcase. Between 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 30, there will be dozens of free, hands-on activities for the entire family to enjoy at the Marion YMCA & Community Rec Center, 3701 Irish Drive. In addition to learning about the five pillars of healthy living, kids will have a chance to get up close to various City vehicles, watch a K9 demonstration and win prizes. There will also be games and storytime for younger visitors as well as fitness demonstrations and giveaways. The first 100 attendees will have the opportunity to take home a 3-gallon tree. City staff will be on hand to visit and answer questions, and new Marion City Manager Ryan Waller and his family will greet community members. For those who haven't had a chance to check out the new YMCA facility, this is the perfect opportunity to visit. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation to support the Churches of Marion Food Pantry (not required for entry). This press release was produced by the City of Marion. The views expressed here are the author's own.