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Please join the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County in celebrating Healthy Families Day on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10am-2pm! The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) lobby and parking lot area will be open to all families in the community for a day filled with fun activities, valuable resources, and community connections. We will be offering free breastfeeding resource kits to all attendees in honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, the Early Learning Coalition will be offering free children’s books, and more!

Stop by to connect with other families, access helpful resources, and enjoy a day dedicated to health and wellness. Whether you're a new parent, a seasoned caregiver, or simply interested in learning more, there's something for everyone. Mark your calendar, spread the word within your network, share on social media, and bring your friends and family. We can't wait to see you there!

There is more to your Life; there is more to your Story.

Help spread the message that every life is valued and suicide is preventable by joining us for Centerstone’s 22nd Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention at beautiful Nathan Benderson Park!

Your participation in this family friendly event will help provide critical care services at Centerstone for people with little or no resources.

FREE Family Night! In addition to touring the museum and learning new vocabulary, early learners will receive many literacy materials and books that support classroom learning. Prevent summer slide with the help of Soar in 4 activities you can recreate at home. Play while you learn together!

Join us to receive giveaways and resources from community organizations and celebrate breastfeeding awareness month! Free breastfeeding resource kits provided. All families welcome!

• FREE backpacks with supplies*

• FREE Healthy Snacks* (provided by MCR Health)

• FREE Juice provided by Tropicana*

• FREE Face Painting & Fun Activities

• FREE Literacy Materials & FREE Books* (provided by Soar in 4)

• FREE COVID-19 Test Kits*

*While supplies last

• Raffle prizes that will aid a child in helping he/she get ready for the school year and fun table activities!

• Medical & Dental Health Education

• Food Distribution

• FREE Backpacks

• School Supplies

• DJ and Kona Ice

FREE Family Night! In addition to touring the museum and learning new vocabulary, early learners will receive many literacy materials and books that support classroom learning. Prevent summer slide with the help of Soar in 4 activities you can recreate at home. Play while you learn together!