Healthiest State Initiative Events for June, 2012

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				1 Senior Fishing Derby Senior Fishing Derby Senior Fishing Derby June 1, 2012 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Senior Services of Polk County and PCC are hosting a fishing derby open to any person 60 and over. Fishing poles and bait will be provided but you are welcome…	2	3 Senior Fishing Derby Do More Outdoors Do More Outdoors June 3, 2012 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Looking for summer fun? Come learn how to canoe, fish and safely enjoy the summer sun. Educational programs will include intro to camping, water and boating safety, campfire building and safety,…
4	5	6	7	8 Do More Outdoors Relay Iowa Relay Iowa June 8, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The World’s Longest Relay Run! Come join us for the third annual Relay Iowa, an adventure relay run like no other! You and your team of up to 12 people will run…	9 Relay Iowa Relay Iowa Relay Iowa Relay Iowa Relay Iowa June 8, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The World’s Longest Relay Run! Come join us for the third annual Relay Iowa, an adventure relay run like no other! You and your team of up to 12 people will run… Kayak Basics Kayak Basics June 9, 2012 9:30 am - 11:30 am Learn the basics of recreational kayaking from a PCC naturalist. Participants will learn about types of kayaks, equipment, techniques, and have a chance to practice skills on the water. All… 2012 Mud Run 2012 Mud Run June 9, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 3 MILE RUN $25 – Postmark and online thru Monday, June 4 $30 – Online only thru Thursday, June 7 $35 – On-site (Entry Fee includes Mud Run T-shirt, chip timing, post race refreshments,…	10 2012 Mud Run 2012 Mud Run Relay Iowa Relay Iowa June 8, 2012 – June 10, 2012 The World’s Longest Relay Run! Come join us for the third annual Relay Iowa, an adventure relay run like no other! You and your team of up to 12 people will run… Botanical Center Pedal to Petals Botanical Center Pedal to Petals June 10, 2012 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Bike ride to benefit the Des Moines Botanical Center. Leave the aerodynamic shorts and jerseys at home. Pedal to Petals isn’t a race; it’s a leisurely ride around Des Moines to…
11	12	13 Botanical Center Pedal to Petals Botanical Center Pedal to Petals Asthma Educator Institute Asthma Educator Institute June 13, 2012 7:30 am – June 14, 2012 3:30 pm The Asthma Educator Institute is a two-day course for healthcare professionals interested in strengthening their skills and knowledge surrounding asthma management. This is a very comprehensive course and some participants… Better Breather’s Club – Staying Active with Lung Disease Better Breather’s Club – Staying Active with Lung Disease June 13, 2012 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The Better Breather’s Club is a free support group that promotes education on respiratory health to more than 25,000 sufferers of chronic lung disease (emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis, etc.) in…	14 Better Breather’s Club – Staying Active with Lung Disease Better Breather’s Club – Staying Active with Lung Disease Better Breather’s Club – Staying Active with Lung Disease Asthma Educator Institute Asthma Educator Institute June 13, 2012 7:30 am – June 14, 2012 3:30 pm The Asthma Educator Institute is a two-day course for healthcare professionals interested in strengthening their skills and knowledge surrounding asthma management. This is a very comprehensive course and some participants… Iowa Senior Olympics Iowa Senior Olympics June 14, 2012 – June 17, 2012 The Iowa Senior Olympics is an Olympic-style sports festival for men and women who are at least 50 years of age. The Iowa Senior Olympics offers opportunities to compete for medals… PE4life Summit PE4life Summit June 14, 2012 8:30 am - 2:30 pm We are branching out from the walls of the gymnasium to provide a day of exciting presentations that will benefit your Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program. This event is designed for…	15 PE4life Summit PE4life Summit Iowa Senior Olympics Iowa Senior Olympics June 14, 2012 – June 17, 2012 The Iowa Senior Olympics is an Olympic-style sports festival for men and women who are at least 50 years of age. The Iowa Senior Olympics offers opportunities to compete for medals… Fishing Basics Fishing Basics June 15, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Learn about the different kinds of fish in Iowa, fishing safety, and casting. Anyone over the age of 16 will need a 2012 Iowa fishing license. Bait and poles will…	16 Fishing Basics Fishing Basics Fishing Basics Iowa Senior Olympics Iowa Senior Olympics June 14, 2012 – June 17, 2012 The Iowa Senior Olympics is an Olympic-style sports festival for men and women who are at least 50 years of age. The Iowa Senior Olympics offers opportunities to compete for medals… Water’s Edge Triathlon Water’s Edge Triathlon June 16, 2012 8:00 am - 5:00 pm This is a sprint-distance triathlon, perfect for both beginners and veteran competitors. Enjoy a 500 meter swim, 21k bike and 5k run in and around the waters of Smith Lake.… American Heart Association’s Heart Walk American Heart Association’s Heart Walk June 16, 2012 9:00 am - 12:00 pm The Heart Walk is more than just a walk, it’s a celebration of how far we’ve come in the fight against cardiovascular diseases. This year, we’ll have the start and…	17 American Heart Association’s Heart Walk Iowa Senior Olympics Iowa Senior Olympics June 14, 2012 – June 17, 2012 The Iowa Senior Olympics is an Olympic-style sports festival for men and women who are at least 50 years of age. The Iowa Senior Olympics offers opportunities to compete for medals…
18 Iowa Senior Olympics Burst Your Thirst Starts Burst Your Thirst Starts June 18, 2012 June 18 – July 30 How does it work? Teams of 2-10 Iowans compete in a web-based competition tracking water consumption and minutes of physical activity. Each team member will report their…	19	20	21 Burst Your Thirst Starts Tabacco-Free Workplace Seminar Tabacco-Free Workplace Seminar June 21, 2012 10:00 am - 11:00 am Interested in implementing a tobacco-free policy at your worksite and offering your employees a FREE onsite cessation class? The Central Iowa Tobacco-free Partnership (CITP) has the tools to help! Join…	22 Tabacco-Free Workplace Seminar Wild Night Life & Hike Wild Night Life & Hike June 22, 2012 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Join PCC naturalists for a campfire program about the wild night life in Jester Park. A short hike will follow as we search for some of these nocturnal animals. Afterward…	23 Wild Night Life & Hike Wild Night Life & Hike Wild Night Life & Hike Botanical Center Flower Power 5k Run – 1 Mile Walk Botanical Center Flower Power 5k Run – 1 Mile Walk June 23, 2012 8:00 am - 11:00 am The Midwest’s Grooviest Road Race! Wear your finest 1960′s attire! 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk to begin and end at Des Moines Botanical Center. Enjoy a scenic route and terrific… Easter Seals Iowa – 3rd Annual Walk With Me Easter Seals Iowa – 3rd Annual Walk With Me June 23, 2012 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Any individual who raises or donates $15 or more will receive a Walk With Me T-Shirt. Create a TEAM! Got to www.walkwithme.org/desmoines, support Easter Seals Iowa will be having a pancake breakfast… Great American Backyard Campout Great American Backyard Campout June 23, 2012 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm Spend the night under the stars with National Wildlife Federation and take your family’s first step into a lifetime filled with healthy, outdoor fun. On June 23rd, thousands of families like…	24
25	26	27 Great American Backyard Campout Nature Playdate – Woodland Walk Nature Playdate – Woodland Walk June 27, 2012 10:30 am - 11:30 am Explore, discover and play in your local parks with a Polk County Naturalist. Meet families interested in getting their children outdoors for natural play and discovery. Wear appropriate clothes and…	28 Nature Playdate – Woodland Walk Campground Cooking Campground Cooking June 28, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Are you looking for some new recipes to try out on your next camping trip? Learn how to cook an entire meal, dessert, and snacks using Dutch ovens, roasting sticks,…	29	30

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