Press Release

September 23, 2005

Eileen Shields, Public Information Officer,  415/554-2507
Christina Goette Carpenter 415-581-2422

Fit N Fun Event Planned for Bayview Hunters Point

City Departments to Encourage Residents to Adopt Healthy Living Habits

San Francisco, CA -- On Saturday, October 1, 2005, Joe Lee Gym and Bayview Opera House will be the home to the BVHP Fit ‘n Fun Fair. The event, which runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., is taking place concurrently with the weekly Farmer’s Market. Not only will residents have the opportunity to participate in lively activities, they can also purchase fresh fruit and vegetables for a complete health package.

The event will feature Banana and Strawberry guests, including District 10 Supervisor Sophie Maxwell. People of all ages can participate in a full line up of activities: jump roping, safe city bicycle course, basketball, weights, line dancing, hip hop, hula hoop and more. Two raffles will be held during the course of the event; for each activity someone participates in they can enter their name into the raffle. Prizes include fruit and veggie baskets, sidewalk chalk and t-shirts.

The event is sponsored by a generous donation from San Francisco Kaiser Permanente. It is organized by the Department of Public Health, with support from the Department of Recreation and Parks, Pacific Coast Farmer’s Markets, Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, Department of Parking and Traffic, Department of the Environment, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, The Fruit Guys and others. The event is located at Third St between Oakdale and Newcomb. For more information, please contact Christina Goette Carpenter at the Department of Public Health 415-581-2422.