Health Fair and Family Expo

The city of North Royalton, the North Royalton City Schools and partner organizations will host the district’s annual Health Fair & Family Expo on Saturday, Nov. 2, at North Royalton High School, 14713 Ridge Road, from 8:30 a.m.-noon. The event will feature a blend of health awareness, community engagement, and family-friendly activities. The highlight of the day is the 14th Annual North Royalton 5K Bear Run, a popular event that draws fitness enthusiasts from across the region. Participants can register online at www.hermescleveland.com. Adding to the excitement, North Royalton City Schools will host a Student Turkey Trot, combining physical activity with a food drive to benefit the North Royalton Food Bank. The expo boasts an impressive lineup of health services and screenings, a blood drive and attendees can also learn hands-only CPR and receive flu shots courtesy of Discount Drug Mart Pharmacy. Friends of City Dogs Cleveland and Kitten Krazy will offer pet rescue information and adoption opportunities and the schools’ mascot, Gibby, will be there to entertain. Face painting, therapy dogs, door prizes, raffle basket drawings, and a variety of vendors will also be part of the fun. ∞ V gen Nov. 24 MM