Williston area families are invited to participate in a no-cost community Gateway to Health event on Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Williston Area Recreation Center (ARC).
Co-sponsored by ARC Fitness and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), the event is intended to help families connect with community resources supporting health and well-being. Participants will be able to explore interactive booths hosted by local and statewide organizations that highlight tools, programs, services and information supporting these seven dimensions of wellness: mental, physical, social, financial, spiritual, environmental and vocational well-being.
“The goal is to help individuals and families thrive by connecting them to community resources and supports that promote strong, stable families,” said event co-organizer Hayden Kemp of the HHS Community Engagement team.
Highlights:
Displays will be set up in the tennis court area of the recreation center. Participants will receive an event passport card they can get marked off by vendors. Once completed, it can be used to gain free admission to the rest of the facility during the day of the event.
Attendees can also enter an event drawing; prizes will be awarded throughout the day.
In addition, a free lunch will be provided for the first 200 attendees courtesy of Jimmy John’s, O.K. Distributing Company Inc. and Coca-Cola of Williston.
Modeled after a similar successful Gateway to Health event in Bismarck-Mandan, this is an opportunity for Williston-area families to learn, connect, and access resources that contribute to a healthier, happier North Dakota.
Voluntary donations of cash or check will be accepted at the event with all the proceeds going to pay off school meal debt for students in the Williston Basin School District.
Individuals with questions can contact Michele Moore at Michele@wprd.us.