Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Hosts Free Community Health & Wellness Fair

LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of an ongoing effort to support healthy lifestyles in the local community, Baldwin Hills Crenshaw is hosting its first annual "Bfit Wellness Fair" on Saturday, May 18^th and Sunday, May 19^th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The wellness fair, an extension of the mall's popular free fitness class programming "Bfit", will leverage the expertise of several new partners including the American Heart Association, the American Stroke Association and Project Africa Global, which works in concert with local organizations to develop strong and healthy communities.

The weekend of events kicks off with a 5K walk on Saturday morning, followed by an official opening ceremony in Center Court featuring a demonstration by the Palpitating Panthers, presented by the American Heart Association's Jump Rope for Heart Program. A health care reform town hall meeting will serve as a centerpiece of the wellness fair, with local and statewide experts presenting the latest information on the Affordable Health Care Act and answering questions from community members about how the legislation affects their own lives.

A variety of fitness and safety classes will be offered throughout the two-day event, including yoga, self-defense classes and CPR training. Fresh and healthy food will be the fare for the weekend, with a Farmers' Market outside of Sears on Saturday and free cooking demonstrations by the Network for a Healthy California. Participants will also have access to bilingual nutritionists and free healthcare services, including blood pressure screenings and mammograms on the outdoor promenade.

All events are free and open to the public and parking will be available on the mall property.

SOURCE Baldwin Hills Crenshaw