The South Portland Parks and Recreation Department is excited to invite you to participate in our first annual Health & Wellness Fair! This event will be held on Saturday, November 15th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the South Portland Community Center at 21 Nelson Rd, South Portland.
This event promotes community wellness by providing access to the following free and low-cost health screenings, preventive care education, and more.
Health Exams
- youth eye exams (ages 20 and below)
- more to come
Workshops
- healthy eating on a budget
- bootcamp fitness class
- more to come
Health and Wellness Supply Swap
Fair attendees are invited to bring any in-good-condition health or fitness supplies they have that they don't use. Leave the items for someone else to grab and pick up something that you can use. Items that we will accept include:
- walkers
- crutches
- braces or wraps
- reading glasses
- free weights
- yoga mats
- etc.
Items that are not taken by others will be donated.
Blood Drive
The Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at the event. There will be room for walk-ins if space allows, but people who want to donated should try to sign up and schedule a time to donate, before the event. You can get more information and sign up here: Red Cross Blood Drive Donation Link
Car Seat Safety Installations
Portland PD will be in attendance and parents/ caregivers can sign up to have PD check your car seat to ensure that it is properly installed in your vehicle. More info on sign-ups to come!
Child Care
No need to book a sitter or bring your child around to vendors, just check-in at the child care room where we'll have activities and staff available to keep your kiddo entertained while you visit the fair.
The public are welcome and encouraged to attend for free to visit, learn, and receive health assessments.
Vendors, please register below by October 18.
We have space available if you would like to book a 20-30 minute presentation or demo if you will have an interactive activity for people to participate in (yoga, stretching, exercise class, meditation, CPR/first aid, Narcan use etc). Please indicate your interest in your registration form.
We will provide a 10x10 space for participants to set-up but you must bring your own tables and anything else needed for your area. Electricity is limited but available upon request until capacity is met. Extra space may also be provided if needed. Please indicate any needs under "other requests".
Sponsorships are available for this event. Please indicate your interest in your registration or email Jenna at jfisher@southportland.gov