Healthy Active Communities
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 10:57am — laikenToday's blog post was written by Sheree Thaxton Vodicka, MA, RD, LDN. Sheree is the Communications Manager for the Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch at NCDPH. Sheree not only talks the talk when it comes to healthy living, she sets a great example on how to live well for those who surround her.
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Who We Are
Advocates for Health in Action is a group of diverse organizations and community members who are shaping the environment throughout Wake County so healthful eating and physical activity are the way of life.
What We Do
AHA works to achieve its mission by shaping policy and environments that ensure available and affordable access to healthful foods and physical activity for all community members. AHA does not create or implement programs, but facilitates partnership and collaboration between existing programs and services to create a community that works together effectively. AHA also helps identify gaps in community resources and advocates for what is needed to fill these gaps. The AHA membership currently includes 40 stakeholder organizations and will continue to grow as needs and opportunities are identified.
Advocates for Health in Action also works to showcase and promote healthful eating and physical activity opportunities and programs in our community. Visit our community resource page to find out what our county has to offer.
Advocates for Health in Action accomplishes its' work in the following work groups:
photo courtesy of Be Active North Carolina
Check out Wake County’s first ever event all about community gardens! Click here to register.
Saturday, April 17th
9 am - 12:30 pm
Marbles Kids Museum, Downtown Raleigh, Free (Admission to the museum is separate but not required for event).
Workshops focused on how to build, maintain, and sustain community gardens in your neighborhood, business, school, or place of worship.
Educational booths to teach you basic skills such as composting and building rain barrels.
Optional garden tours across Wake County following the event!
Find out more about Wake County Dig In!
Thank you to AHA Partner, Marbles Kids Museum for hosting this event!
ALL NEW- Brains and Bodies Workshop- Creating School Walking Programs
WORKSHOP DATE
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
10 am- Noon
224 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh
In this interactive workshop, attendees will learn how to start a school walking program and discussing a variety of topics from Wake County resources for walking programs, funding ideas and creative ways to incorporate physical activity in the school environment. The session will finish withQ & A from parents experienced in implementing successful walking programs.
To register, call 350-8366 or email laiken@wakemed.org
4th Annual Less Fork, More 5K Race and Fun Run
Raleigh’s 4th Annual Less Fork, More 5K Race & Fun Run, April 11th…..a family friendly event supporting healthy families and promoting healthy lifestyles!
Join us on Sunday, April 11th for the 4th Annual Less Fork, More Foot 5K Race and Fun Run on the Meredith College campus. Proceeds will benefit the Raleigh District Dietetic Association and the Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education's efforts to prevent childhood obesity through education. For more information, visit www.lessforkmorefoot.com to download an entry form. Visit www.active.com to register online.
On April 11th, lace up for the competitive run or grab some friends & family just for fun!
