Archbold, OH – On Saturday, October 17 Sauder Village guests can have fun in the past while also learning valuable information about how to lead a healthy and safe lifestyle. Again this year, health and safety professionals from throughout the region will gather at Sauder Village for the annual Community Health Day event featuring informational displays, health screenings, door prizes and much more! October 17 is also Fulton County Appreciation Day – with free admission for all residents of Fulton County!
“We are pleased to have so many community organizations joining us for our Community Health Day again this year,” shared Kim Krieger, Media Relations. “This special event offers guests an opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day at Ohio’s largest living-history destination while also learning important wellness information.”
The 2015 Community Health/Fulton County Day is being sponsored by the Fulton County Health Center. Representatives from Fulton County Health Center have many screenings planned throughout the day including Derma Scan, blood sugar and blood pressure checks and Dexa Scan and will also be sharing valuable information with guests.
While visiting the Historic Village, guests will also be able to explore a variety of fire and rescue vehicles, learn about train safety, organic/whole foods, and mental health/suicide prevention. Local agencies will share information about drug, alcohol, or gambling addictions, cancer care, adult/child services, health and wellness, mental health services, and volunteer outreach/adult day care. Complimentary spine health screenings and free child safety passports will be offered by local law enforcement throughout the day.
Special thanks to the many local agencies that are helping to make this event possible: Fulton County Health Center, Hands of Grace, Fulton County Health Department and Fulton County Fireman’s Association, Police Departments and Sheriff’s Office. Other local partners include Operation Lifesaver, Four County Family Center, Detray Chiropractic, Recovery Services of NW Ohio and United Way of Fulton County. Tri State Medical Supplies, All Things Food, Lutheran Social Services, Fulton County Job & Family Services, and Four County ADAMHS Board will also be participating in Community Health Day.
October 17 is also Fulton County Community Appreciation Day. As a non-profit organization, Sauder Village understands the importance of giving back to the community. Free admission is being offered to all Fulton County residents on this special day as a way to say thank you for supporting Sauder Village for nearly 40 years! The County Days events have also been a great way to encourage people in local communities to visit and see all the changes that have taken place over the years. All Fulton County, Ohio residents are invited to attend this special event for free (with valid ID) on Saturday, October 17.
Some of the other special events planned this fall at Sauder Village include the Woodcarver’s Show & Sale October 24 and 25. Reservations are also being taken for the always-popular Holiday Lantern Tours to be held November 28, December 5, 11 and 12.
For more information phone 1-800-590-9755, visit www.saudervillage.org, like Sauder Village on Facebook or follow us on Twitter or Instagram.
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