March 27: RPH Healthy Family Fair slated

River Park Hospital is planning the 16th annual Healthy Family Fair scheduled March 27 at Three Star Mall. Hours will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Activities being centered around the stage include a live cooking demonstration by Ann Cox, who appears regularly on “Talk of the Town.” There will be a dancing performance by Paula’s Dance Academy, storytime presented by Bookland, and a Spring and Summer Fashion Show provided by the mall. Watch for Bobbie Bear, Tommy T Giraffe and Pockets McPhee, who will be present to visit with the youngsters.

Children can be fingerprinted and valuable information on starting a child’s savings account and college fund will be available for parents. Also, vision, hearing and dental screenings and information will be distributed.

Children, bring your teddy to the Teddy Bear Clinic and get a free goody. Buckle Upper Cumberland will be offering a Child’s Safety seat check where you can make sure your child’s car seat is installed correctly. Learn the latest on raising your little ones and discover key parenting skills.

The host sponsor invites any business, organization, non-profit agency and school clubs to participate in this year’s fair. For more information, please call the marketing department at River Park Hospital at 815-4299 or 815-4198.