Care Day 2015 with FREE SERVICES like dental care, haircuts, manicures, health screenings, etc. and FREE PRODUCTS like groceries, shoes, etc. plus tons of resources and information for Northshore area neighbors and more at Bothell High School - Friday, June 26th 2015 from 10am-4pm - See list for all services and product giveaways!

These services will be available at 

Care Day 2015:

Dental Care

• Immediate Care for adults
• Preventive Care for children

Employment Support and Training

• Job Search
• Basic Food, Employment and Training (BFET of DSHS)
• Childcare
• Job Training
• Cell phones
• Résumé writing
• College, classes/workshops
• Transportation

Groceries, Foodbanks, and Nutrition

• Free Meal
• Free Groceries
• Free Community meals
• Foodbank
• Food Assistance
• Nutrition Education
• Summer Meals for Families

Haircuts, Beauty and Hygiene

• Haircuts
• Manicures
• Hygiene supplies
• Hygiene assistance

Health and Medical Services

• Medical Screenings (Vision, Hearing, BMI, Blood pressure, Glucose, Cholesterol)
• Info on Health Clinics (including language assistance)
• Apple Health signups and info
• Mental/Behavioral health, Rehab
• Domestic Violence Safety/Prevention

Housing

• Emergency
• Transitional
• Permanent
• Prevention of Homelessness
• 2-1-1 for King and Snohomish County

Legal and Financial Services

• BFET – College, Childcare, Job Training, and Job Search
• Catholic Community Services
• Child Care Resources
• Language Assistance
• DSHS
• Emergency assistance (rent, utilities, food, clothing)
• Social Security-related assistance

Shoes

• Adult and Children

Transportation

• Orca LIFT card

Veteran Services

• Communications/Computer services
• Dental
• DSHS & Catholic Community Services

" Care Day does not require proof of income or residence location. We aim to serve whomever comes to Care Day, but focus our “marketing” on the communities of Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell, Woodinville, Kirkland. "

For more info. go here.

Spirit of Indigenous People Festival at Seattle Center - Saturday, May 30th 2015 from 11:30-5pm

" Join us on Saturday, May 30th from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Seattle Center for Seattle Indian Health Board's Spirit of Indigenous People Festival. The event celebrates American Indian and Alaska Native culture with Native performers, music, food, speakers, workshops, health & wellness information, a Native art exhibit, and a Pow Wow. "

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCES

Performances - Armory Building Stage:

11:30 am:     Opening Welcome

11:45 am:     Maya Mueller - Native Song

12:05 pm:     Ryan Yellowjohn - Hoop Dancer

12:40 pm:     Roger Fernandes - Native Storytelling

1:00 pm:        Randy Kimball - Native Guitar & Song

1:25 pm:        Naakw - Tlingit Native Dance Group

2:15 pm:        Rona Yellow Robe - Native Song & Drum

2:50 pm:        Kuteeyaa Alaska Native Dancers

3:35 pm:        Peter Ali - Native Flute

4:10 pm:        Tsimshian Hayuuk Alaska Native Dancers

Workshops/Health Fair/Native Films - Armory Loft:

12-1 pm Workshop: Native Beading - Cynthia Masterson

1-2 pm Workshop: Dream Catchers - Paul Wagner

2-3 pm Workshop: Flute Circle - Peter Ali

3-4 pm Workshop: Native Beading - Vanessa Griffith

2:30-4pm Session: Red Lineage - Reimaging Family & Ancestry

All Day Seattle Indian Health Board - Health Fair

Pow Wow - Mural Amphitheatre Stage:

8:30-11:30 am:       SpiritWalk Activities

10:00 am:                 Randy Kimball - Native Guitar/Song

10:30 am:                 Paul Che Oke Ten Wagner - Native Flute/Singer

11:30-11:50:            Joseph Barnhart - Mask Dancer

11:50 am:                 Haida Laas Alaska Native Dance Group

   1-5 pm        Pow Wow

For more info. go here.

Health and Fitness Expo with a bike rodeo, free health screenings, kids fun run and lots more in Edmonds - Saturday, May 16th 2015 from 9-11:30am

For more info. go here.

Health and Safety Fair with free pancakes, free hotdogs, free ice cream, firetrucks, police car, scavenger hunt and lots more fun, plus safety info. at Fire Station 31 in Woodinville - Saturday, April 4th 2015 from 10am-2pm (see time frames for free food!)

For more info. go here.

Tet Festival 2015 with lion dances, a cooking competition, health fair, and tons more at Seattle Center - Saturday and Sunday, February 21st and 22nd 2015 from 11am-7pm both days!

" Explore and experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Vietnam through live performances, hands-on activities, foods, crafts, games, martial arts and a lively marketplace. "

For more info. here.

5th Annual Healthy Kids Healthy Families Fair featuring a Caspar Babypants performance, activities, exhibits, a Teddy Bear Clinic, demos, raffles, lectures and more at Bellevue College - Saturday, February 7th 2015 from 10am-2pm

" A free community event featuring exhibits, Teddy Bear Clinic, Ask-the-Doc, demonstrations, healthy snacks, creative activities, lectures, a raffle and much more!

With special musical guest:

CASPAR BABYPANTS

Performing at 10:30 a.m.

Please join us for this FREE, fun-filled event which focuses on the health of you and your family. The fair includes creative activities for children, exhibits, Ask-the-Doc, healthy snacks, a raffle and MUCH MORE. Mini lectures will be given throughout the day by Swedish Issaquah physicians and Bellevue College Parent Education Instructors. Your little one will want to bring a puffed lovey or doll for the Teddy Bear clinic. There will also be a main stage performance by Caspar Babypants at 10:30 a.m. 

The first 200 attendees will receive a free re-usable bag. "

Main Stage Presentations:

10:30 AM Special Musical Performance by Caspar Babypants 

11:45 AM Baby Wearing Demonstration 

Presented by: Sweet Baby Wrap

12:45 PM Jazzercise Family Dance Mixx! 

Presented by: Lori Hollow

Discover how dancing to some upbeat songs can be a playful form of getting exercise. A Jazzercise instructor will lead the whole family through a fun-filled, easy-to-follow dance workout. Good for the body and lifting the spirit.

Additional Special Presentations:

11:15 AM (Location TBA) Join Joanne Massimino, Program Director of My Gym Bellevue, for age-appropriate games and activities for kids of all ages! 

12:15 PM (Location TBA) Join Usborne Books for Storytime 

Mini Lectures:

11:30 AM

Breastfeeding 101: Troubleshooting Common Breastfeeding Concerns

Presented by: Anthony West, DO and Tamara Wescott, RN and Lactation Specialist

· The importance of a good latch

· Navigating early breastfeeding 

· Osteopathic techniques to improve breastfeeding, including a newborn demonstration!

12:00 PM

Meet the Midwife: A Chat on Women's Health

Presented by: Laura Carmichael, Certified Nurse Midwife

Don’t miss this informative discussion on:

· The latest in OB care in 2015

· The growing field of Midwifery in hospital systems

· Building a great relationship with your OB provider

· Bring your questions!

12:30 PM

Outdoor Play – How Kids Benefit from Playing in the Mud

Presented by: Janelle Durham, Bellevue College Parent Educator 

Help your child avoid “Nature Deficit Disorder”

Learn about the benefits of outdoor play for children’s 

· Health and physical development

· Cognitive development

· Mood and ability to concentrate

1:00 PM

How to Stay Calm in the Midst of a "Parenting Storm"

Presented by: Kristin Nasman, Bellevue College Parent Educator

and more!!

For more info. go here.

Health and Wellness Fair with a kids zone, demos, health screenings and more on Mercer Island - Saturday, January 10th 2014 from 10am-2pm

For more info. go here.

FREE Dental, Vision and Medical Care at KeyArena at Seattle Center - Thursday through Sunday, October 23rd - 26th 2014 - All welcome and first come first served!

For more info. go here.

Fiestas Patrias - Celebrations of Latin American countries with a parade, health fair, entertainment and more in South Park and Seattle Center - Saturday & Sunday, September 13th and 14th 2014 - Various locations/times

" Join us in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle and Seattle Center for an amazing (and free!) weekend. See, hear, and enjoy the authentic taste of Latin American countries celebrating their independence during the month of September. "

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SOUTH PARK | Sept. 13, 11am - 6pm

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Lively parade, Health Fair, amazing entertainment, Delicious food, Door prizes, Fun children's Activities, and more!

SATURDAY - 13TH

1 : Mariachi Huenachi WHS Mariachi

1:45 : Chilean Dance from Isla de Pascua

2:00 : Zumba Class by Marti

2:30 : Folkloric Dancers

3:45 : Zumba Class by Marti

4:15 : Folkloric Dancers & Singers

5:00 : Band & Dance

Bella Jovan Belly Dance will be dancing at 2pm

Marti will be teaching Children's Zumba at 2:30pm

The Jungle Gym will be providing fun activities.

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SEATTLE CENTER | Sept. 13, 12-8pm & Sept. 14, 12-5pm

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Watch the Seattle Center transform into a festival of endless dance, music, and art. Walk around and enjoy the sights and sounds of Latin America.

SATURDAY - 13TH

12 : La Luciérnaga (Tango)

1:15 : Mariachi Guadalajara

2:30 : Cuadro Azahares (Flamenco)

3:30 : Guelaguetza (Mexican Folklorico)

5:00 : Grito de Independencia

5:30 : Mariachi Huenachi WHS Mariachi

6:00 : Industria Del Amor (Romantic Skillet Music)

7:15 : Banda Pachuco (TechnoBanda)

8:30 : La Sonora Dinamita (Cumbia) and Dance

The night doesn't end until 11pm!

SUNDAY - 14TH

12: Miho & Diego Duo (South American Music)

1:10 : Bailadores de Bronce (Mexican Folklorico)

2:10 : Rock Camaleón (Latin Rock Band)

3:10 : Violeta Parra (Chilean Dance)

4:10 : La Potencia De México Pagina Oficial (Tierra Caliente)

5:10 : Rumbaegge (Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia)

For more info. go here and here.

Northshore Fire Dept. Open House with FREE Pancake Breakfast, Health and Safety Fair, Firefighter Demos and more in Kenmore - Saturday, June 14th 2014 from 9am-12pm

Ohhh...what fun!

" On June 14, 2014 the Northshore Fire Department will be hosting an Open House at their headquarters fire station. The fire station is located at 7220 NE 181^st St. in Kenmore. The event will run from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm and will include a free pancake breakfast (9:00 to 11:00), a health and safety fair and live firefighter demonstrations. There will also be an area with activities for kids and an opportunity to tour the fire engine, aid car and rescue truck. Don’t miss the dramatic side-by-side live burn sprinkler demonstration.  The safety fair will include: Bastyr University, Puget Sound Energy, Seattle-King County Health, King County Library and many more exhibitors with valuable health and safety information. "

For more info. go here.

2014 Healthiest Best Fair at EvergreenHealth Medical Center with bike helmet giveaways, a teddy bear clinic, games and more in Kirkland - Saturday, May 17th 2014 from 10am-2pm

 

Join us for the 2014 Healthiest Best Fair

(We'd just call it a health fair, but it's so much more!)

Saturday, May 17
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
EvergreenHealth Medical Center, Kirkland

12040 NE 128th Street. Kirkland
Free Parking in the Blue or Silver garages

Events & Activities

" Ask questions and get answers to help you and your family live to your healthiest best! Meet the EvergreenHealth staff and others from our community who can be resources for your family’s health and well being.

At this year’s fair, you can be Your Healthiest Best by:

• participating in Safe Kids Eastside’s custom helmet fittings and a helmet giveaway for children
• sampling delicious, healthy recipes such as Grilled Vegetable-Hummus Flat Bread, Gluten-Free Seed-Rich Energy Bars and Massaged Kale Salad
• teaching your kids that being active can be fun (Lego building! Face painting! Music! Kinect games!)
• having your children bring their favorite teddy bear for a checkup in an emergency service vehicle
• experiencing the inflatable colon
• learning about personal preparedness, fire safety, pet safety and disaster preparedness
• shopping for fresh fruits, veggies and more in our mini farmers market
• picking up health-and-wellness tips and resources from our interactive booths
• visiting Cafe 128 – our new restaurant
• enjoying healthy cooking demonstrations by Chef Kelsey and Clinical Dietitian Marcy Dorsey

Complimentary Health Screenings

Complimentary biometric health screenings are being offered from 8 -11 a.m. to measure blood glucose, lipids (cholesterol) and blood pressure. These screenings require that you fast (no food or drink after midnight). 

To schedule an appointment for a complimentary biometric screening, please call 425.899.3000. "

For more info. go here.

Vroom Family Celebration for ages 0-5 with free food, games, a magic show and a lot more in Tukwila - Saturday, March 29th 2014 fro 10am-2pm

For more info. go here.

Seattle Children's Health Fair with a Johnny Bregar performance, Teddy Bear Clinic, Operating Room Tour and lots more at Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle - Saturday, March 8th 2014 from 10am-2pm

What a great event for you and the little ones to attend...lots of fun as well as informative! Don't forget to bring the doll or teddy bear!

" Seattle Children's annual Health Fair is a free, hands-on community event.

With games, hands-on activities, contests, crafts and music, we'll answer kids' and families' questions about their health, safety and bodies. Bring your favorite stuffed animal or doll for a check-up at the Teddy Bear Clinic, explore inside an ambulance, learn about heart health and healthy eating and much more!

Activities are especially fit for children ages 3 to 8, but your entire family is welcome. We hope to see you at the Health Fair! "

Features:

Child Life: Teddy Bear Clinic

Urology and Surgical Services: Da Vinci Surgery Robot and Operating Room Tour

Healthy Eating: Healthy Snacks Activity

Poison Center: Poison Safety

Sports Medicine Challenge

Pain Medicine: Pain Awareness

Dog Therapy Program: Dog Safety

Child Passenger Safety: Ask the Experts!

Water Safety

Helping Babies Breathe

Ambulance

Headbands to Support the Pink Bandanas Junior Guild

Wash Your Hands

ParentMap Face-Painting Fun

 ClubTooth Fairy

Live Music: Johnny Bregar Performs!

For more info. go here.

Healthy Kids, Healthy Families Fair with a Harmonica Pocket performance, Teddy Bear/Doll Clinic and more at Bellevue College - Saturday, February 8th 2014 from 10am-2pm

WITH SPECIAL MUSICAL GUEST

              THE HARMONICA POCKET (11:30am)

EVENT FEATURES

Exhibition Area
Exhibitors will showcase products and services centered around physical, nutritional, and emotional

health for children and families.

Creative Activities Room
Hands-on activities for kids of all ages.

Teddy Bear Clinic
Have your kids bring their favorite teddy bear or doll for a check-up.

Ask-the-Doc
Pediatric experts from Swedish will be on hand to answer any questions you have.

Mini Seminars
Physicians from Swedish and parent educators from Bellevue College will be conducting brief

15-20 minute information sessions throughout the day.

Raffle
Tickets are only $4 each and will be entered in a drawing at the event for chances to win amazing

prizes. 

MY ID CLUB
FREE photograph/fingerprint ID cards for children under 16 when accompanied by a parent 

or guardian.

For more info. go here.