(Sept. 22, 2016) Health and safety are the theme for this year’s final fourth Friday to be held tomorrow in downtown Pocomoke City from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
“Local health vendors and first responders will be present to hand out information, perform screenings and allow children to explore local first responder vehicles,” Karah Lacey, economic development coordinator for the town, said. “A one-mile fun walk around Downtown Pocomoke will take place at 6 p.m.”
Preregistration for the walk is encouraged, and can be completed by calling (410) 632-0056.
“We partnering with the town of Pocomoke to hold this fun walk to promote the benefits of physical activity such as walking and encourage all visitors of the event to find fun ways to incorporate activity into their daily lives,” Kat Gunby, director of prevention services at the health department, said. “This is part of ongoing efforts of the health department to partner with communities to increase wellness and reduce or prevent chronic disease among all residents.”
The Healthy Happenings program at Atlantic General Hospital will be offering weight and body mass index screenings at the event as well.
Women Supporting Women and the YMCA will also be providing information or services.
“We also have a U.S. Army recruiter coming and of course local Pocomoke firemen, police officers with K-9 units and Pocomoke EMS will be available to give kids tours of the ambulance,” Lacey said.
As for the capstone event, Lacey said Fourth Friday would return next spring, along with some new ideas.
“Next year we hope to only grow even more. We still will keep the same outline, but look more into having a theme each month, and incorporate local talent and vendors into those specific themes,” she said. “One idea is a ‘Dog Days of Summer’ theme. We hope to recruit local groomers, shelters and veterinary offices to participate as well as encourage people to bring their dogs to this family friendly event.”
But one aspect of the celebration may not make the cut.
“We want to re-brand the name 4th Friday Art Stroll to 4th Friday Street Festival because it’s so much more than art. It’s a block party. Whether you come for the art, food, music or just an evening out, we want you to enjoy your time spent in Downtown Pocomoke,” Lacey said.
“Local health vendors and first responders will be present to hand out information, perform screenings and allow children to explore local first responder vehicles,” Karah Lacey, economic development coordinator for the town, said. “A one-mile fun walk around Downtown Pocomoke will take place at 6 p.m.”
Preregistration for the walk is encouraged, and can be completed by calling (410) 632-0056.
“We partnering with the town of Pocomoke to hold this fun walk to promote the benefits of physical activity such as walking and encourage all visitors of the event to find fun ways to incorporate activity into their daily lives,” Kat Gunby, director of prevention services at the health department, said. “This is part of ongoing efforts of the health department to partner with communities to increase wellness and reduce or prevent chronic disease among all residents.”
The Healthy Happenings program at Atlantic General Hospital will be offering weight and body mass index screenings at the event as well.
Women Supporting Women and the YMCA will also be providing information or services.
“We also have a U.S. Army recruiter coming and of course local Pocomoke firemen, police officers with K-9 units and Pocomoke EMS will be available to give kids tours of the ambulance,” Lacey said.
As for the capstone event, Lacey said Fourth Friday would return next spring, along with some new ideas.
“Next year we hope to only grow even more. We still will keep the same outline, but look more into having a theme each month, and incorporate local talent and vendors into those specific themes,” she said. “One idea is a ‘Dog Days of Summer’ theme. We hope to recruit local groomers, shelters and veterinary offices to participate as well as encourage people to bring their dogs to this family friendly event.”
But one aspect of the celebration may not make the cut.
“We want to re-brand the name 4th Friday Art Stroll to 4th Friday Street Festival because it’s so much more than art. It’s a block party. Whether you come for the art, food, music or just an evening out, we want you to enjoy your time spent in Downtown Pocomoke,” Lacey said.