“Bridge to Bridge 2010”
All proceeds will be donated to area nonprofits that support healthy lifestyles
(Lenoir/Caldwell Co., N.C.) – Grab your sneakers, water bottles and pedometers. More than 25 nonprofit organizations are joining forces to support healthy lifestyle choices at the Second Annual Community Block Party Benefit and Healthy Living Festival, on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Lenoir.
Sedentary lifestyles and poor nutrition choices plague our nation and community causing health care concerns that impact us all. To address this startling trend, the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce and Google are co-sponsoring the Healthy Living Festival, which is a part of the official “Bridge to Bridge 2010” cycling challenge activities.
The Caldwell United Way and other area nonprofits will lead event activities and compete against each other in contests, which will focus on ways adults and young people can learn how to eat healthier and move more.
Activities include a 5K run, spin bike challenge, hula-hoop competition, jumping jack challenge, healthy snack tasting, health screenings, jump rope competition, “Minute To Win It” competitions and more. There also will be live music from area bands, a bouncy house, face painting, balloon art, a bike rodeo, raffle and other surprises.
Raffle tickets for a drawing to win Google-branded T-shirts, fold-up chairs, solar chargers, small toys, bags and Flip Video Camcorders can be purchased at the event. Raffle prizes are provided by Google. For more information about the Healthy Living Festival, please visit http://www.google.com/datacenter/lenoir.
WHO: The people of Caldwell County/Lenoir, community leaders, representatives from Google Inc., the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce, Caldwell Friends, CIS of Caldwell County, Shelter Home of Caldwell County, Appalachian RSVP, Lenoir Fire Department, 4-H of Caldwell County, Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Caldwell Rotary Club and the Hibriten High School Band and JV Cheerleaders, to name a few.
WHAT: Second Annual Community Block Party Benefit and Healthy Living Festival
WHEN: Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Throughout downtown Lenoir
EVENT DETAILS:
Parking: Will be available in downtown Lenoir.
Participation Fees: The event is free and open to the public.
WHY: According to the National Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, 36 percent of North Carolina adults are overweight– higher than the national average. It is important for everyone to be more vigilant about making healthy living choices. Adults need to be role models for young people to help them learn about proper nutrition and the importance of incorporating exercise into daily routines.
About the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce
The Caldwell Chamber is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage economic prosperity by promoting business and enhancing the quality of life in the community. For more information about the Chamber and its work, visit www.caldwellcochamber.org or www.explorecaldwell.com.
About Google Inc.
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.
