CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ohio University Chillicothe is inviting the community to a free Health and Safety Fair and Touch a Truck event at the Shoemaker Center on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This family-friendly event welcomes people of all ages to explore various health and wellness booths. The Touch a Truck experience will feature fire trucks, a school bus, a snowplow, the Chillicothe Trolley, and more, with hayrides available throughout the day.
“We are very pleased to be hosting the Community and Safety Fair again at the Shoemaker Center on Ohio University Chillicothe’s campus,” said Dr. Roberta Milliken, dean of Campus and Community Relations. “The event is a great way to explore and discover services and opportunities our community offers to help us all be more healthy and safe.”
Designed for the whole family, the fair will include exhibits and vendors offering information on health and wellness services in the area. Attendees can learn about healthy eating, exercise options, and other wellness activities. Local healthcare providers, wellness facilities, and programs will be available to answer questions and provide services.
Local entertainer Lori Graves will emcee the event, which will feature live entertainment and instructional classes throughout the day. These sessions include Bicycle Safety and Trail Riding with the Ross County Parks District, Tabata and kickboxing with the Ross County YMCA, and yoga with Explorer Yoga.
The upper parking lot next to the Shoemaker Center will host the Touch a Truck experience, allowing attendees to get up close with various emergency and public safety vehicles. This event, organized by Ohio University Chillicothe’s Health and Wellness Committee with support from Adena Health System, is free and open to the public with no registration required.