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Garrett County Launches Harvest Hub: A Local Initiative Promoting Healthy Eating and Supporting Local Farms
Garrett County is launching the Harvest Hub initiative to increase access to locally grown, affordable, and healthy food. This project is a joint effort between local farms, the Garrett County Health Department, and Chef Rob Scardina. The goal is to encourage healthier eating and support local farms by offering meal boxes filled with local produce and meats.
Celebrate National Nutrition Month: Local Residents May Qualify for No-Cost Healthy Food Through WIC
WIC means healthy food at NO COST to people who qualify! If you are pregnant, nursing, or caring for children under the age of five, you may qualify for WIC benefits! The income requirements are surprising, and many people qualify and don’t know it. Even working families can qualify. If you need help stretching your grocery budget, call Caroline Evans at 301-334-7710.Visit here for more details.
Local Residents Contribute to 82+ Million Steps in Weekly Activity Challenge
As of today, our teams and participants have logged a total of 82,333,423 steps/activity records! The Go! Challenge Survey is now live! Take the survey at: https://bit.ly/go-survey-2024. This week’s top 10 leaderboard: Number of Steps/Activity SecondsName 134321Terry B. 103084Kathryn D. 82032Barbara K. 81174Jamie W. 80492Teresa D. 73941Joy H. 52990Dorothy B. 51739Amy M. 43568Wendy G. 26032Robert F. Each week’s top 3 challengers received bonus prize points (100, 50, and 25 each). Remember, always consult your primary care provider before starting any new fitness program.Visit here for more details.
Local Residents Log Over 81 Million Steps in Week 72 of Community Activity Challenge
As of today, our teams and participants have logged a total of 81,514,742 steps/activity records! The Go! Challenge Survey is now live! Take the survey at: https://bit.ly/go-survey-2024. This week’s top 10 leaderboard: Number of Steps/Activity SecondsName 134451Terry B. 117772Jamie W. 93606Kathryn D. 90857Michael M. 89842Teresa D. 89588Joy H. 78549Barbara K. 73747Dorothy B. 63275Amy M. 56236Ellen C. Each week’s top 3 challengers received bonus prize points (100, 50, and 25 each). Remember, always consult your primary care provider before starting any new fitness program.Visit here for more details.
Local Residents: Submit Your Weekly Steps for the Go! Fitness Challenge Today!
Participants in the Go! Fitness Challenge are required to submit their weekly steps/activity for the week of February 26 to March 3, 2024. Submissions should be made through the Go! Challenge Survey, which is currently available. The deadline for submission is today, March 6, 2024.
CARC Senior Fitness Club Invites Grantsville Residents for Pickleball Game in Spring Weather
The CARC Senior Fitness Club plans to play pickleball on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, taking advantage of the spring weather. This group is great for beginners aiming to meet their weekly exercise goals. Health experts suggest 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity exercise per week for good health.
Local Residents Make Strides in Fitness Challenge: Over 80 Million Steps Logged in Week 71
As of today, our teams and participants have logged a total of 80,405,156 steps/activity records! We will be making an additional announcement soon, and hope to collect a lot of community feedback! Thank you! Each week’s top 3 challengers received bonus prize points (100, 50, and 25 each). Remember, always consult your primary care provider before starting any new fitness program.Visit here for more details.
Get Ready to Lace Up, Salisbury: Spring Running Events on the Horizon
Salisbury and Wicomico County are preparing for a series of running events this spring. The area's flat terrain and scenic routes make it suitable for both new and experienced runners. The upcoming races include the Tim Kennard River Run, Rob’s Run for Kids, the Bun Run, RunSBY events, the Spectrum Superstars 5K Race, and the Zoo Stampede 5K.
Local Teams Surpass 79 Million Steps in Weekly Fitness Challenge
As of today, our teams and participants have logged a total of 79,472,045 steps/activity records! We will be making an additional announcement soon, and hope to collect a lot of community feedback! Thank you! Each week’s top 3 challengers received bonus prize points (100, 50, and 25 each). Remember, always consult your primary care provider before starting any new fitness program.Visit here for more details.
Local Residents: Submit Your Weekly Steps for the Go! Fitness Challenge (2/12-2/18) Today!
The Go! Fitness Challenge is now open for step/activity submissions for the week of February 12-18, 2024. Participants can submit their weekly steps through the given link by today, February 21, 2024. The organizers appreciate the community's active participation in the program.
Local Residents Record Over 78 Million Steps in Go! Challenge Week 69
Participants in the Go! Challenge have recorded over 78 million steps. The weekly top 10 leaderboard includes Terry B., Jamie W., and Robert F., with Terry B. recording the highest steps at 136,940. Each week, the top three participants receive bonus prize points.
Join the Fight Against Food Insecurity: Garrett County's New Food Alliance Invites Local Participation
The Garrett County Health Department's unit is working on improving the health of the county's residents. They are focusing on issues like food insecurity and obesity. One of their projects is to set up a community food network. They have created a non-profit organization, the Appalachian Farm & Food Alliance, Inc., on June 5, 2023.
Last Chance to Join Free Skating Event at Grantsville Park for Garrett County Residents
The Winter Activity Series, a community initiative for health and wellness, has seen high participation, with both sessions for the current week fully booked. The series, concluding on February 15, 2024, takes place at the Joint Training Facility in Grantsville Park. The facility is recognized for its safe, affordable, and inclusive environment for community physical activities.
First Meeting of New Garrett County Non-Profit Supporting Local Farmers and Food Security Set for February 12th
The Appalachian Farm & Food Alliance, Inc., a non-profit, was founded on June 5, 2023. The Maryland Department of Health SPINE provided the funding. The Garrett County Health Department’s Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit, Garrett County Government, University of Maryland Extension – Garrett County, Garrett County Economic Development (Agricultural Business Program), local farmers, and community members collaborated to form the organization.
Join Heart Health Month Activities: Extra Ice Skating Sessions and Recipe Challenge on Go!GarrettCounty.com
Go!GarrettCounty.com has planned several activities and events for Heart Health Month in February. The website has scheduled an additional ice skating session due to high demand. These extra sessions will take place on the upcoming two Thursdays, February 8th and 12th. There are two time slots each day: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tickets can be obtained from the website's prize shop page, where users can also pre-register.
Local Residents Log Over 73 Million Steps in Fitness Challenge - Week 64 Update
As of today, our teams and participants have logged a total of 73,016,815 steps/activity records! (A massive jump in weekly steps/activity and participants!) A survey will be published soon to collect feedback about the Go! Fitness Challenge! Each week’s top 3 challengers received bonus prize points (100, 50, and 25 each). Remember, always consult your primary care provider before starting any new fitness program.Visit here for more details.
Local Residents: Submit Your Go! Fitness Challenge Steps/Activity for Last Week Today!
Participants in the Go! Fitness Challenge are asked to submit their weekly steps/activity. A survey will be released soon to collect feedback on the program. Steps/activity can be submitted at https://gcinmotion.garrettcountyapps.com/ using the weekly step submission form.
Garrett County Residents, Enjoy Free Ice Skating Nights Starting January 2024!
The 2024 Winter Activity Series will begin with complimentary ice skating nights at the JTF Ice Rink in Grantsville. The event starts on January 11th, 2024, and is open to all registered Go! Garrett County Users. Free skating sessions will be available from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Garrett County residents can participate in up to five free skating sessions in January and February.
Local Residents Log Over 71 Million Steps in Fitness Challenge - Week 63 Update
As of today, our teams and participants have logged a total of 71,967,562 steps/activity records! A survey will be published soon to collect feedback about the Go! Fitness Challenge! Stay tuned for updates! This week’s top 5 leaderboard: Number of Steps/Activity Seconds (Last Monday Thru Last Sunday)Name 127194Terry B. 100826Robert F. 95208Joy H. 85298Teresa D. 81529Barbara K. Each week’s top 3 challengers received bonus prize points (100, 50, and 25 each). Remember, always consult your primary care provider before starting any new fitness program.Visit here for more details.
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