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Catch the Wellness Wave

Date:
09/10/2022
Time:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Where:
Virtual
Details:

Try Healthy, a program of Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T State University, will host a virtual health fair to promote community health and wellness.  

Catch the Wellness Wave, a virtual health fair aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles will take place Sept. 10 using the vFairs platform.  

The event is free and targets families and individuals in North Carolina. People interested in registering can do so here.  

Catch the Wellness Wave will offer a variety of activities and sessions to promote health and wellness, including virtual food demonstrations, exercise demonstrations, and workshops. Attendees will be able to access all events from the comfort of their homes. The fun begins at 9 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. In addition to gaining knowledge about nutrition, health and fitness to benefit the whole family, the first 500 registered attendees will receive a swag bag.  

Other activities will include a scavenger hunt and a photo booth to capture the virtual experience.Shewana McSwain, the Try Healthy SNAP-Ed coordinator with Extension at N.C. A&T, urged people to register so that they can: 

  • Receive tips to improve their health.
  • Get moving with exercise instructors.
  • Learn how to shop for healthy foods on a budget.
  • Participate in a virtual scavenger hunt and be eligible to win one of two $25 gift cards.
  • Collect healthy recipes to make at home.
  • Connect with vendors in the virtual exhibit hall and receive helpful resources.
  • Pick up tips to encourage kids to eat healthy.
  •  Win a swag bag by being one of the first 500 registered attendees.

Registered participants for Catch the Wellness Wave simply need to log in at the event link on the day of the event. Participants also will be able to download slides and background documents offered during workshops and at virtual vendor booths. 

 

 

Cooperative Extension