Health and Safety Today Newspaper, Published by Contra Costa Newspapers for the Health and Safety Expo
Article on Health and Safety Expo. October 26, 1996.
Expo features fun and education
The Health and Safety Expo to be held on Oct. 26 promises to provide a wealth of information. In addition to the main exposition area featuring booths manned by volunteers from various governmental agencies and non profit groups, there will be a number of interesting activities.
The exposition area will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Among the groups represented will be the Contra Costa Water Program, where you can pick up free oil funnels, coloring books and magnets as well as information on recycling and hazardous waste disposal. The Contra Costa Fire District will bring in their Fire Safety Robot and a fire engine for kids to see. The Contra Costa Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team will be on hand with their trained search dogs and first aid equipment to demonstrate.
In addition, there will be booths with handouts and giveaways from a variety of groups such as the American Heart Association, Contra Costa Breast Cancer Partnerships, the California Academy of Family Physicians and Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority. Other exhibitors inclue the John Muir Medical Center, Linda Evans Fitness, Pure air Systems, Touchstone Counseling, and a number of chiropractors and health care providers.
The major events of the day include the Halloween Parade and Bike Rodeo, along with special auditions for the Building Bridges Children's Concert. See related stories in this publication for more information on these activities.
Bring the entire family along and spend some time at this expo filled with fun and education.
Schedule of Events
- 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Health and Safety Expo, in parking area in from of Glendale Federal Bank.
- 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Registration for Bicycle Safety Rodeo
- 10 a.m.
- Halloween Parade
- 11 a.m.
- Opening ceremony for Postal Commemerative Cancellation with Walnut Creek Mayor Gwen Regalia. Musical intro by the Ygnacio Valley High School Madrigal Singers
- 11:15 a.m.
- Bicycle Stunts Program
- Noon-2 p.m.
- Bicycle Safety Rodeo, presented by Contra Costa Health Services
- 1 p.m.
- Audition for musical groups
- 2 p.m.
- Bicycle Stunts Program
- 2:45 p.m.
- Drawing-50 safety helmets to be given away