LSC-Montgomery’s “Healthier U” event set for April 8-10

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Lace up your sneakers and get out to Lone Star College-Montgomery’s annual heart pumping Healthier U wellness expo and job fair, to be held Wednesday, April 8 through Friday, April 10.

The three-day series of events aims to increase health awareness while raising scholarship money for LSC-Montgomery students. All events are open to the community and no registration is required, except for the golf tournament.

Here’s the line-up of events:

Wednesday, April 8

Healthier U Cook Off

• Sampler Sale: $3 per person, includes food, drink, and dessert
• All sale proceeds go toward student scholarships
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Commons Building Atrium, Bldg. A)

Lockup for Health

• Know someone that needs a “time-out?” 30 minutes in lockup should do the trick!
• $1 to lockup a student. $5 to lockup faculty. $10 to lockup an administrator. Detainees may post bail for the same amount, or wait for their release. A 48-hour lockup prevention certificate can be purchased for $20.
• All proceeds go toward student scholarships.
• 12 p.m.-1 p.m. (Commons Building Atrium, Bldg. A)

Wellness Expo & Job Fair

• Enjoy demonstrations, exhibits, products, and presentations from a variety of vendors. Plus, several businesses will seek candidates, so bring your resume and be ready for informal interviews. There is no cost to attend.
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Health Science Center Atrium, Bldg. B)

T-Shirt Sales

• Want a Healthier U souvenir to remember the fun? Purchase shirts for $5 each.
• All sale proceeds go toward student scholarships.
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Commons Building Atrium, Bldg. A; Health Science Center Atrium, Bldg. B)

Silent Auction

• Bid on items from a variety of local merchants, restaurants, and organizations.
• All sale proceeds go toward student scholarships.
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Health Science Center Atrium, Bldg. B, room 142)

Community Speaker MaryBeth Pappas Baun

• Wellness Wisdom: Living Fully and Freely. $5 admission donation to attend.
• All sale proceeds go toward student scholarships.
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Music Hall, Bldg. H, Recital Hall)

Thursday, April 9

Blood Drive

• To schedule an appointment, contact Kathy Johanson at (936) 273-7360
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Health Science Center Atrium, Bldg. B)

Lockup for Health continues 12-2 p.m.

• (Commons Building Atrium, Bldg. A)

Interactive Booths

• Enjoy demonstrations, exhibits, products, and presentations from a variety of vendors.
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Walkway between Health Science Center, Bldg. B, and GeneralAcademic Center, Bldg. G)

Silent Auction continues

• 12-2 p.m. (Health Science Center Atrium, Bldg. B, room 142)

Community Speaker Rachael Neihart

• Be The Match: Organ Donation. There is no cost to attend.
• 12-1:30 p.m. (Health Science Center, Bldg. B, room 102)

Fun and Fit Fair

• Join others for fun events such as sand volleyball, face painting, a chipping contest and free concessions.
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Recreational Fields)

Friday, April 10

Maverick Open Golf Tournament

• Advanced registration is required.
• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (River Plantation Country Club)

Sponsors for the event include LSC-Montgomery Office of the President and HCN serving at the Platinum ($1,500) level.

The Bronze ($250) level sponsors are UTMB Correctional Medical Care; Quality ofLife Chiropractic; South Montgomery County YMCA; Fit Club 24; Rodgers SteinChiropractic; Montgomery County Hospital District; Sam’s Club and Park Manor.

For more information about Healthier U, visit the link provided below.

LSC-Montgomery is located at 3200 College Park Drive, one-half mile west of Interstate 45, between Conroe and The Woodlands. For more information about the college, call (936) 273-7000, or visit the website.