“Kids Parade set for Chelsea Community Fair” plus 3 more

Kids Parade set for Chelsea Community Fair
Movin’ Kids More event to promote healthy lifestyle
Kids Cruise wheels out fun for all ages
Public event gives kids a chance to thank families for sending them to summer camp

Kids Parade set for Chelsea Community Fair

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 05:05 AM PDT

The Chelsea Community Fair will kick-off with the kids fair parade on Aug. 24. The parade is for young children ages 3 to 14 with decorated bikes, wagons, etc., to ride and walk from downtown Chelsea to the fairgrounds, where kid games and other activities await their arrival.

The parade will form in the municipal lot behind the Common Grill. The route will go down Middle Street to Grant Street, to Pierce Street (past South Meadows School) and onto Taylor Street across Old US-12 and down Chelsea-Manchester Road to the bottom gate of the fairgrounds. The route has been changed to go down Chelsea-Manchester Road in order to clear Old US-12 and to avoid the crowds at the front gate.

Judging of decorated bikes, wagons, etc., will begin at 5 p.m., and the parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. The 2009 fair queen and the 2010 candidates will lead the parade.

Parents are reminded that for the safety of everyone, they should walk with younger kids in the parade and that no gas powered vehicles or horses are allowed in the kids' part of the parade.

The fair book lists complete details about age groups and prizes. Parents with questions can contact Sam Vogel, Kiwanis Key Club advisor at 475-7831. The parade is sponsored and su-pervised by the Chelsea High School Key Club and the Chelsea Kiwanis Club.

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Movin’ Kids More event to promote healthy lifestyle

Posted: 22 Aug 2010 08:54 PM PDT

August 22, 2010

Movin' Kids More event to promote healthy lifestyle

By Keith Purtell Phoenix Staff Writer

Jacob Parsons says he wants to go play with other kids at an upcoming city event.

"It makes me feel famous," he said.

Jacob, 9, said he knows exercise is a good thing, ".... 'cause it's fun and I think I'll like it."

When he plays during recess at school, he can't go slow on the walking path at school.

"I run!" he said. "And I play football, basketball and tag."

The city will be hosting Movin' Kids More, an event designed to get kids up, out and active. The event is part of the Muskogee Wellness Initiative, a program to promote healthy lifestyles for Muskogee residents.

Jacob's mom, Cindy Parsons, a registered nurse at the Muskogee County Health Department, said she thinks the event will be good for young people.

"Most of these events have been geared toward adults," she said. "Getting more exercise will help with child obesity, a problem that is on the increase. We need to try any way we can to get children to be more active. It's also a good way to get parents involved."

Parsons said starting early with a healthy lifestyle is important for a long and happy life.

"Physical activities help children develop more healthy habits," she said. "They will be more likely to go on to become healthy adults."

The fact that local student athletes will help with Movin' Kids More should help attract more young people, Parsons said.

"I think it's good that the children will get to meet some of the athletes from around town. This is a chance for them to be a good role model."

Kent Kamp, fitness coordinator at the Muskogee Swim and Fitness Center, said he hopes youngsters will be inspired to get more exercise.

"This is a brand new event," he said. "I'm part of the Muskogee Wellness Initiative, and we try to come up with different events for the city of Muskogee. The challenge includes a one- to three-mile walk with the mayor."

Kamp said kids who try a new activity will realize they can learn to do it.

"That's what I'm hoping — that this will spark the motivation so they start thinking, 'Hey I can do that,'" he said.

Regular exercise improves self-esteem, Kamp said.

"We need young people to get moving and stop being a couch potato and playing video games, and start interacting with other kids."

Kamp said he would like to see all ages at Movin' Kids More. Participants will get more than the pleasure of joining in.

"They'll get a stamp on their hand for each event the complete," he said. "Those will be verified, and they'll receive a ticket to River Country Water Park."

Athletes from Muskogee High School, Hilldale High School and Bacone College will be there to inspire the youngsters, Kamp said.

"We figure kids look up to athletes a lot," he said. "We're hoping they might think, 'Hey this sport may be fun for me' and that will give the kid an opportunity to meet some athletes if the participate in that sport."

Reach Keith Purtell at 684-2925 or kpurtell @muskogeephoenix.com.

If you go:

WHAT: Movin' Kids More.

WHERE: Centennial Trail in Love-Hatbox Sports Complex, west of 32nd Street at Arline Street.

WHEN: 5-6 p.m. Saturday.

ADMISSION: Free.

ETC.: All minors must be attended by a parent or guardian. No tobacco at the event.

INFORMATION: 681-4733.

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Kids Cruise wheels out fun for all ages

Posted: 22 Aug 2010 10:35 AM PDT

ROYAL OAK - It may not have been on Woodward, but Royal Oak's Kids Cruise on Tuesday steered youths of all ages to a variety of fun.

Stretching across the area of Fifth and Center streets in Royal Oak, kids from ages 3-11, as well as toddlers and babies in strollers, were invited to the second annual free pre-Cruise event in the city, starting in the late afternoon.

Cooler temps greeted the kid, who enjoyed an early evening of games, a rock climbing wall and a musical petting zoo for a hands-on experience. Downtown merchants had children's activities, while all ages listened to such musical acts as The Mydols and the Detroit School of Rock and Pop from Royal Oak while enjoying various refreshments.

To help absorb some youthful energy, there also was a blown up slide and obstacle course for kids to enjoy.

At dusk, the event concluded with the showing of the movie, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.

Public event gives kids a chance to thank families for sending them to summer camp

Posted: 22 Aug 2010 11:40 PM PDT

BY PATRICIA A. WEST-VOLLAND • Correspondent • August 22, 2010

ZANESVILLE -- Running, bouncing, swimming and playing games allowed the public to Run Wild in the Park at the YMCA at Park Central on Adams Lane.

The event was open to the public as a way to let them experience the park and to thank those families who sent their children to summer camp at the Family Y, said Craig Miracle, Y director.

The day promoted fitness and wellness and was something different for the Y.

"We just wanted them to enjoy the day," Miracle said. "Summer's coming to an end unfortunately."

Families could pitch horseshoes, play volleyball, swim, bounce around in the bounce house, learn about fire safety in the Smoke House and take part in the 5K wild run.

Mike Schreiber won the 5K race with a time of 17.58. Ryan Burkhart, 13, came in second. The race was not the typical race. Runners had to go through an obstacle course during the last leg of the race. Army Sgts. Ayla Higgs and Armand Johnson waited at the course to encourage the runners to keep going.

"I must say it's different," Burkhart said. "I just like to run, and whenever there is a chance I take it. It's a good way to get away from the normal running."

Taryn Vierling, of Nashport, was watching her husband, Alan Vierling, and daughter, Brooklyn Pitcock of Dresden, run the obstacle course.

"We run together as much as we can. I thought it would be fun," she said.

It was the third summer Matthew King, 10, of Nashport, attended the Y's day camp. He thought the race was "pretty awesome."

"I wanted to do it (race) because it looked pretty fun. Craig (Miracle) was right beside me the whole way and I got to talk to him." King said.

After the races, the children participated in sack races, a water balloon toss and an egg toss. Hannah King, 6, and her partner, Emily Paul, won the water balloon toss.

In the egg race, runners had to hold an egg on the end of a spoon and run the course, proved to be a tough one for many runners. Brooklyn dropped her egg and broke it but went on to finish the race with a fresh egg.

Cory Burkhart, 9, enjoyed playing all the games and receiving medals for the winners.

"It's been fun because you get an award for pretty much everything you do. I've been to races you didn't get awards," he said.

The children were given a fire safety lesson from Falls Township firefighter Ben Pieper.

Thomas King, Tyler Pitcock, 12, Eden Radde, Katie Lianez, Frannie Miracle, 8, and her brother, Campbell, took part in the day's events, too. They were treated to lunch after the games.

The Y plans to make the event an annual occurrence.

Proceeds from the day went to the Strong Kids fund. The fund assists economically challenged families with the membership fees so their children have an opportunity to take part in the Y's programs.

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