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Calling All Fitness Enthusiasts In Monterey

Calling All Fitness Enthusiasts In Monterey

Arnold Schwarzenegger would be proud. It's a chance for fitness beginners to experienced weight lifters to share ideas, explore new ones and probably show off a little.

On June 29, there will be a fitness expo at the Hyatt in Monterey.

The expo will include 20+ local health related businesses showcasing products at booths, as well as a powerlifting/ circuit training competition.

Admission is free to the public, more info is available at MontereyFitnessExpo.com

Calling All Fitness Enthusiasts In Monterey

Calling All Fitness Enthusiasts In Monterey

Arnold Schwarzenegger would be proud. It's a chance for fitness beginners to experienced weight lifters to share ideas, explore new ones and probably show off a little.

On June 29, there will be a fitness expo at the Hyatt in Monterey.

The expo will include 20+ local health related businesses showcasing products at booths, as well as a powerlifting/ circuit training competition.

Admission is free to the public, more info is available at MontereyFitnessExpo.com

The Heat Is On Locally, Be Prepared

You'll most likely see more people out walking or running on the Pacific Grove recreation trail, on the beach and in the water off Lovers Point Thursday after the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the entire San Francisco and Monterey Bay region.

It is in effect from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Record or near record breaking temperatures are likely for many locations. Highs at the coast will be in the 80s to lower 90s. Inland locations will be in the 90s to around 100.

NWS officials offer these tips to stay safe:

Give Blood, Get Sweets In Return

 

MONTEREY, Calif. — In a news release, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula said celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula’s “pint-for-a-pint” blood drive, when everyone who donates blood receives a coupon for a free pint of Baskin-Robbins® ice cream.

“All blood collected by Community Hospital is used locally, so donating to the Blood Center helps ensure that blood is there when residents, their family, friends, and neighbors need it,” says Sharon Paddock, the center’s supervisor.

The pint-for-a-pint giveaway is from Monday, March 4 through Friday, March 15, while coupons last. For convenience, appointments are offered at Community Hospital’s Blood Center by calling 625-4814 or e-mailing bloodcenter@chomp.org. The center will be closed March 6 and 13 for off-site drives.

CPR Classes

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a FEMA program which teaches citizens basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist their family and others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

The next CERT training runs consecutive Saturdays, January 26-February 16, 2013. To register, call 831-646-3416 or email montereycert@hotmail.com.

Weight Watchers- "One Amazing Day" event

“ONE AMAZING DAY”
Weight Watchers Celebrates 50th Anniversary on Saturday, January 12th
With Extraordinary Local Success Stories


WHAT:  Just in time for New Year’s Resolutions, Weight Watchers invites you to attend its “One Amazing Day” celebration on Saturday, January 12th. Hear extraordinary success stories from local members, live and in person.
 This special event will be free and open to the public. Join us for fun and surprises as we celebrate Weight Watchers Celebrates 50 years in the making!

WHEN:         Saturday, January 12th, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
WHERE:    Weight Watchers                    Weight Watchers
Salinas Harden Ranch                    680 Del Monte Center

$200,000 Gift To Community Hospital

$200,000 Gift To Community Hospital

In a news release Thursday, the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula announced it received a huge donation to help buy a state-of-the-art heart machine.

A $200,000 contribution from the Auxiliary made possible a three-dimensional image of the heart.

Each year, the Auxiliary makes a substantial gift to Community Hospital, using funds raised through sales at the Comforts gift shop and Fountain Court Café. Both are staffed primarily by the Auxiliary, whose members give nearly 80,000 hours of service to the hospital annually.