IT’S HOW WE LIVE! FESTIVAL MAKES HEALTH FUN

County's Family Day in the Park Set for Spring Valley Park on April 30; Family Fun Walk added to list of activities

April 25, 2011 (Spring Valley) -- Families are invited to stretch their legs in a day of fitness and fun at the sixth-annual It’s How We Live! Family Day in the Park health festival  from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 30 at Spring Valley Park, 8735 Jamacha Blvd. This year’s event has an invigorating line-up of activities, entertainment and giveaways--all free!

Besides sampling nutritious food and taking in healthy cooking demos, participants can get free health screenings, including body fat analyses and dental screenings. Experts will offer exercise and injury prevention tips, while a DJ and dance performances build positive vibes. Prizes and giveaways include pedometers and cookbooks. A climbing wall, crafts, games and inflatable jumps will engage and energize kids.

New this year: a “Green Zone” with hands-on activities and a focus on topics like recycling and energy efficiency to keep our environment healthy as well.

Also, for the first time, the event kicks off with a one-mile Family Fun Walk in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

In 2010 there were over 74,000 calls to the County’s child abuse hotline, and the walk is intended to raise awareness of the issue while families enjoy a healthy activity together.

The event is hosted by the San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation, County Health and Human Services Agency, County Commission on Children, Youth and Families and the Promises2Kids Foundation.

Participants can register for the walk online at http://8196.bbnc.bbcust.com/page.aspx?pid=358 or at 9 a.m. on day of the event.