Join Us at the Family Health & Wellness Fair on Sept. 21

Join the City of North Liberty and community partners for a fun-filled afternoon with resources and activities for kids and adults!

The five Ws

  • Who: Community members of all ages.
  • What: A free health and wellness fair and community baby shower.
  • Where: Ranshaw House Lawn, 515 Community Dr.
  • When: Saturday, Sept. 21, between 1 and 5 p.m.
  • Why: Get to know some of the community orgs and vendors providing welcoming health and wellness services, resources and support in our community, and celebrate the last day of summer and the transition to the new season with a fun-filled afternoon with resources and activities for kids and adults!

What to expect

  • Receive a free health screening, health and wellness education and community health referrals.
  • Visit our pop-up community baby shower booth for maternal and infant health resources, doula massages, giveaways for new and expecting parents and cake!
  • Stop by the UI Health Care STEM Education booth for hands-on health care exploration activities.
  • Learn about library services and upcoming library events and activities and sign up for a library card.
  • Explore upcoming Rec Department programs and events and get 25% off all Rec memberships (available only during this event).
  • Grab a bite to eat from El Azul or Rodney’s Jamaican Jerk & BBQ. They’ll have free samples (while supplies last) and food available for purchase.
  • Get a free reusable grocery bag and other giveaways.
  • Enjoy one last burst of summer fun with Big Blast Inflatables, yard games and more!

Participating organizations and vendors

  • 2024 Americorps International Maternal Health Project
  • African Communities Network
  • CommUnity Crisis Services
  • Community Doulas of Johnson County
  • Connected Care NP
  • Cortés MenoLab
  • Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center
  • Hy-Vee (Crosspark Road)
  • IC Compassion
  • Immigrant Moms of Iowa
  • Iowa City Senior Center
  • Iowa KidSight (with early childhood vision screenings provided by local Lions Club volunteers)
  • Johnson County Public Health
  • North Liberty Community Pantry
  • Table to Table
  • UI Health Care Family Medicine OB
  • UI Health Care Midwife Services
  • UIHC STEM Education

You might also be wondering

  • The Ranshaw House is located just north of the Community Center at 515 Community Drive.
  • Parking is available in the Community Center parking lot and restrooms are available in the Ranshaw House.
  • This is a rain or shine event. In the event of inclement weather, the event will move into the North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St).
  • The use of tobacco, nicotine, vape and other electronic smoking devices is prohibited in North Liberty parks, trails and public recreation areas.
  • North Liberty’s Family Health & Wellness Fair is a featured event in the 2024 Iowa City Area Welcoming Week. Celebrated annually, Welcoming Week events bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of creating welcoming and inclusive communities. To see other Welcoming Week events going on in our area during Welcoming Week 2024, visit welcomeicarea.org.

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Accessibility

We’re committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation at our events for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, please reach out to [email protected] or call (319) 626-5755.

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