Grace Cottage Hospital offers a variety of special-focus Wellness workshops, but the first-ever Community Health Fair will take more of a smorgasbord approach.

A wide variety of non- profit health and safety organizations and agencies will present information about the services they offer at this fun and informative free event.

The Community Health Fair will be held on Saturday, May 17, 10 AM to 2 PM, at Leland and Gray High School in Townshend.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center’s emergency rescue helicopter will land during the Community Health Fair in Townshend on Saturday, May 17th.

Kids will enjoy seeing the fire and safety equipment and touring the state’s fire safety house, which takes a hand-on approach to teaching about fire hazards and what to do in case of a fire. Adults will learn about what’s available to help with many health needs. Free blood pressure and blood sugar tests will be available.

Barring emergencies or inclement weather, the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center’s DHART emergency helicopter will land during the event.

The Burlington chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive, and the Rutland Regional Medical Center Bone Marrow Registry will register participants to become potential donors.

With three dozen or more organizations represented, those who come to the Community Health Fair will take home a wealth of information to help them take better care of themselves. For more information call (802) 365-9109.