Oakland County Family Market Day encourages healthy eating

The Healthy Oakland Partnership (HOP) announces Family Market Day at Oakland County’s Farmers’ Market, to promote eating fresh fruits, vegetables and physical activities for all.

The public may attend this event free of charge on Saturday, September 11, 2010, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford. Highlights of the day include free fun activities for kids; yoga to stretch your body and mind; blood pressure and cholesterol health screenings; prizes and giveaways.

A limited number of coupons to receive fresh fruits and vegetables will be available on a first–come basis to individuals in need.

A $10 gift certificate will be available for seniors over 65 and anyone with EBT, bridge cards or food assistance cards. Contact Suzanne Weinert at (248) 452-9174.

For event information, call (248) 452-9174. For more event information, visit oakgov.com/health/initiatives/HOP.

County Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, the Oakland County Health Division, Oakland Schools, Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Oakland County Youth Assistance, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, Health Plus, Beaumont Hospital, Medical Network One, YMCA, the Baldwin Center, Michigan State University Extension, Botsford Hospital, Dr. Paul Erhmann, Dr. Dan Tomanello and Dietician Tonia Reinhardt of Wayne State University are all part of the nutritionally focused Healthy Oakland Partnership.