Go Bike Buffalo And BlueCross BlueShield Join To Host Series Of Events To Combat Childhood Obesity
What: Play Streets is a program designed to combat childhood obesity and is championed by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and the Partnership for a Healthier America, of which first lady Michelle Obama is honorary chairwoman. Efforts to bring Play Streets to Buffalo, 1 of 10 cities selected across the nation, were successfully spearheaded by Go Bike Buffalo.
Play Streets addresses a lack of physical activity and the growing obesity trend among youth by transforming select city streets into car-free urban parkways, creating a temporary community space for individuals, children and families to safely walk, jog, ride bicycles, skate and have easy access to other physical activities.
Play Streets encourage people to walk and ride bikes to the events and throughout each event. There will be opportunities to dance, play sports and games, participate in creative activities like chalk art and enjoy live performances. There will also be fresh, locally-grown food available, information about eating healthy, and education about gardening and urban farming.
When: All Play Streets events will run from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm on the following dates:
May 5 - Promise Neighborhood (Manhattan Street, Mercer Street, and Hill Street)
June 2 - Masten District (Wohlers and Northland)
July 7 - Seneca Street (between Peabody Street and Oakdale Place)
August 4 – Allentown (Allen Street)
September 1 - West Side-Rees Street (Richardson Complex of Buffalo State College)
Who: Play Streets are free and open to the community.
For More information, visit:
http://ahealthieramerica.org/play-streets/find-a-play-street/buffalo-new-york/
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