Community Health Fair Set For Friday In Summerville

A Community Health Fair will be held this Friday evening in Summerville, offering free health screenings, food and health information to area residents.

The event will take place Friday, September 18, from 6 until 8 PM at the Fairway Recreation Center, 81 Senior Drive in Summerville.

The health fair is being presented by the Summerville Seventh-day Adventist Church and will feature Dr. Thomas Jackson, who will share information drawn from 48 years of gospel-medical missionary work. Topics will include managing diabetes and high blood pressure.

The evening will include free health screenings, an informative health seminar, an interactive health fair, complimentary food, music and giveaways.

Organizers say seating is limited and an RSVP is required. Those interested in attending may contact Christie Williams at 706-859-1140.

The event is designed to provide practical health information while giving local residents an opportunity to learn more about taking charge of their health.

Power To The Polls Voter Registration Event Set For September 19

A community voter registration and education event called “Power to the Polls” will be held Saturday, September 19, from 10 AM until 2 PM at the Fairway Recreation Center, 81 Senior Drive in Summerville.

The event is being hosted by Summerville City Councilwoman Simone Adams and Ashley Adams and will offer voter registration assistance and verification.

Organizers say those attending should bring a valid photo ID.

The event will also feature free lunch while supplies last, along with giveaways and prizes throughout the day.

“Power to the Polls” is being promoted as a community voter registration and education initiative under the theme “Your Voice, Your Vote.”

Anyone with questions or interested in volunteering can call 706-537-3869.

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Chattooga County Summer Feeding Program Starts Next Week

Chattooga County School Nutrition officials have announced the return of the Summer Feeding Program, providing free meals for children during the summer break.

The program will operate on Fridays beginning June 5th and continuing through July 10th. There will be no meal service during the week of June 29th through July 5th due to the Independence Day holiday.

The program is open to all children ages 18 and under. Families will receive seven days of breakfast meals and seven days of lunch meals for each child in the household at each pickup. Children do not have to be present to receive meals.

Pickup dates are Friday, June 5th, June 12th, June 19th, June 26th, and July 10th.

Meals will be distributed from 1:30 until 2:30 PM at Chattooga High School, Menlo Elementary School, Fairway Recreation Center, and Leroy Massey Elementary School.

Questions may be directed to School Nutrition Director Brandie Wooten at 706-859-3054.

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