Kids' Health & Safety Fair offered Sept. 11
Illinois Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods, 26th Senate District) and State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich, 51st House District) invite residents to join them for their inaugural Kids' Health and Safety Fair, in partnership with the Foglia YMCA.
The free fair from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Foglia YMCA in Lake Zurich will feature live demos, a touch-a-truck exhibit and several family-friendly activities.
It will open with an honor guard memorial ceremony performed by the Lake Zurich Fire Department in memory of the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
The fair will include 40 exhibitors with activities and information, including antique fire engine rides, water and boat safety, a fire pole experience and college savings information for parents, as well as free walk-up COVID-19 vaccines available through the Lake County Health Department.
More than 20 vehicles will be featured in the touch-a-truck exhibit, highlighted by a visit from the LIFESTAR Medical Helicopter, which will land on-site at 10 a.m. In addition to free admission, free refreshments and giveaways are also included.
Featured fair demonstrations include:
• 9:30 a.m. - 9/11 Honor Guard Ceremony
• 10 a.m. - Traveling World of Reptiles Show
• 11:15 a.m. - Foglia YMCA Water Safety
• 11:30 a.m. - W. Kim Tae Kwon Do
• Noon - Lake County K-9
• 12:30 p.m. - Drawing for Giveaways
Foglia YMCA is at 1025 N. Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich.
For a complete list of exhibitors and more information, contact Sen. McConchie at (224) 662-4544 or visit senatormcconchie.com; or Rep. Bos, (224) 662-1176 or repbos.com.