Local families are invited to the Back 2 School Health and Resource Fair, co-organized by Christian County YMCA and Taylorville Memorial Hospital. The event will take place at the Christian County YMCA, located at 900 McAdam Drive, on Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free with a canned food donation to support Dinner Seasoned with Love.

Jay Boulanger, Community Health Coordinator at Memorial Health, said that back-to-school time is a good opportunity for families to improve their health and well-being. This event will give families the resources they need to start the school year in a healthy way.

The fair will offer various activities, including scheduling school physical appointments, music, prize giveaways, kids' activities, and numerous health and resource vendors. A complimentary community cookout is also scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No registration is required, but families receiving school supplies from Operation Loaded Book Bag are asked to RSVP to Suzy Traughber at 217-825-6824.