Family Wellness Night is just a week away

The Unit 1 School District’s Family Wellness Night will be bigger than before with over 80 vendors scheduled to participate.

After a pandemic hiatus, the popular community event returns with an expanded offering of activities for individuals of all ages.

“We are glad to be able to bring this event back, it is such a great event for our community,” Unit 1 Superintendent Chris Spencer said.

Sponsored by the district’s Wellness Committee, the Wednesday, Feb. 15 event will feature health and wellness services offered by a variety of local businesses, organizations and public service agencies.

The event provides attendees a variety of wellness activities and vendors in the areas of physical, emotional, mental and financial health.

As the committee has long pointed out there is more to wellness than good eating and exercise.

On the topic of good eating, the event will see the return of the food court where samples will be provided.

There will be demonstrations and kids activities throughout the event that will take place at Coal City High School.

Admission is free. Doors open at 6 p.m. and close at 8 p.m. Everyone attending will be entered into a drawing for prizes provided by the various vendors and local businesses and organizations.

Spencer said he is excited for the upcoming event and the interest its received with new vendors and groups reaching out to be a part of the program.

Students from Grundy Area Vocational Center will be participating in the event, Spencer saying its a great opportunity for the community to not only see what programs the vocational center offers, but to see the great things students are doing through their studies there.

“It’s a wonderful event and we hope to see everyone on Feb. 15,” Spencer said.