The Junior League of Riverside's annual "Kids in the Kitchen" health fair is coming back to Riverside Plaza, for another day of activity booths, stage demonstrations and more.
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Last year's fair saw about 1,000 visitors. See last year's article here.
The 5th annual health fair will kick off Saturday, March 13 at 8 a.m. with a Fun Run and Walk, followed by fair activities from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free, open to the public and geared towards children ages five to 12.
"We are thrilled to introduce our inaugural Altura Credit Union Kids in the Kitchen Fun Run and Walk around an enclosed route at the Riverside Plaza," said Debbie Caudill, JLR president.
Registration for the walk/run is at 7 a.m. behind Forever 21 and Merrill Ave. Warm-ups begin at 7:45 a.m.
The first 1,000 children to check in at the fair will receive a KITK t-shirt, canvas bag, program materials and an opportunity ticket. There will be 14 hands-on activity booths, including activities such as packing a healthy lunch, a strawberry milk relay, milk can bowling, lemon-lime tic-tac-toe toss and guess the mystery vegetable.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California will present a $12,500 check to JLR on the main stage at 10 a.m.
"The grant allows us to provide the community with an educational and fitness-themed event," Caudill said. "We believe the education of our children is the key to making a lasting change in the reversal of current childhood obesity statistics."
There will also be demonstrations by the US Karate Organization Family Training Centers, Stroller Strides, fitness instructor Tracey Pilliter and Realis Gymnastics on the Main Stage throughout the day.
For more information visit http://kidsinthekitchen.ajli.org. To learn more about the Junior League of Riverside visit www.juniorleagueriverside.org.