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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

California State PTA Health Commission


Health - California State PTA Health Commission:

"Reflections on a Healthy Lifestyle" community event

"The Health Commission works to promote effective health education programs in schools and communities that offer children, youth, and families skills to make healthy choices.

Through legislative action, the Health Commission advocates for statewide health programs for children, youth, and families.
Commission members serve on various statewide committees that address mental health, physical health, and environmental health issues.
The Health Commission supports efforts that bring together concerned people, agencies and organizations to address the needs of children, youth, and families and assist them in establishing healthy behaviors."

"Reflections on a Healthy Lifestyle" community event

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Mitchell Middle School
Street: 2100 Zinfandel Dr
City/Town: Rancho Cordova, CA
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Description

This event is intended to promote the health of mind, body & spirit, by getting kids off the couch-getting them active & involved and promoting activities that families can do together.

There will be a book fair in Mitchell's library and an exhibition of the art entries in the National PTA Reflections art contest.

Fruit smoothies made and sold by Mitchell's Science Academy to raise money for their upcoming field trips!Ice cream to be sold by PTSA to raise money for classroom supplies, field trips and after-school athletics!

Face painting!!Some of the companies & organization that plan to be there are:

Mary Kay Cosmetics TupperwareFirst Covenant Church middle school ministryRancho Cordova Police Activities League (P.A.L.)Rancho Cordova Police DepartmentBody Investment Studio (doing 5-min massages & yoga demos)

Another Choice, Another ChanceRancho Cordova Parks & RecreationVibe4Health California Family Fitness (giving away trial passes & free body fat analysis)SwimstituteOrgano Gold Coffee samples & salesH20 Purified Water & Juice Plus samples & salesPLUS MANY MORE!!

Links

Health - Introduction
Source: www.capta.org

The mission of the California State PTA is to represent our members and to empower and support them with skill in advocacy, leadership, and communication to positively impact the lives of all children.