The North Royalton community is invited to a morning of health, fitness, family fun and community connections at the North Royalton Health Fair & Family Expo on Saturday, November 7, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at North Royalton High School, 14713 Ridge Road.
The free event will feature the 16th Annual North Royalton 5K Bear Run, the North Royalton City Schools Student Turkey Trot and Food Drive, a complimentary pancake and sausage breakfast, health screenings, fitness activities and opportunities to connect with local health care professionals and community organizations.
Southwest General Health Center and University Hospitals Parma Medical Center will provide free health information and screenings throughout the morning. Offerings will include blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and hearing screenings, stroke assessments, and physical therapy screenings for pain, injury and balance.
The morning will begin with a complimentary pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., courtesy of North Royalton City Council President Mary Gorjanc.
The 16th Annual North Royalton 5K Bear Run will begin at 9 a.m., with members of the North Royalton High School Choir singing the national anthem. Participants can register online at www.hermescleveland.com.
At 9:30 a.m., students and families are invited to participate in the North Royalton City Schools Student Turkey Trot and Food Drive at Serpentini Stadium. Participants are encouraged to bring food donations to benefit the North Royalton Food Bank. Awards for the Turkey Trot will be presented at 10:30 a.m.
Families can also enjoy visits with North Royalton City Schools mascot Gibby, student face painting and therapy dog Luna. The North Royalton police, fire and recreation departments will be on hand with safety vehicles, while local pet rescue and adoption organizations will introduce visitors to animals looking for loving homes.
Additional activities include a free women’s personal fitness class led by RIKJ_FIT from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. in Gym 1 and a pickleball demonstration at 11 a.m. Representatives from VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare and Cuyahoga County Veterans Services will also be available to share information and resources.
Throughout the event, visitors can participate in door prizes and grand raffle basket drawings. The North Royalton Athletic Boosters will also sell raffle tickets for a chance to win a car.
The Health Fair & Family Expo brings together North Royalton City Schools, the City of North Royalton, local health care providers and community organizations to offer residents a variety of free resources and activities in one location.
All community members are welcome to attend. Whether participating in the Bear Run or Turkey Trot, taking advantage of free health screenings or simply enjoying breakfast with family and friends, there will be something for everyone.
To review the schedule of events, click here.