Tour a Columbus neighborhood this weekend

While tours through historic neighborhoods such as German or Italian Village are common in Columbus, how about a tour through a lesser known neighborhood?

This is the Third Annual Y Walk Northland event to be held as a joint effort between the YMCA North, The North Side Health Advisory Committee, and the North Y Service Club. The event will be held at the YMCA North on May 19, rain or shine from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is free for all. The address for the YMCA North is 1640 Sandalwood Place, Columbus, OH 43229.

There are 4 alternative walks plan through the Forest Park neighborhood and you can pick up a map from the Y.

You can also participate in a free Health Fair being held at the Y North.

The Wellness Fair will include:

·Blood Pressure Screenings

·Vision Screenings

·Chiropractic Screenings

·Various Other Health Screenings

·Blood Drive

·Over 30 Health related Organizations

·Wellness Demonstrations (Fitness, Cooking, etc.)

·Boy Scouts of America

·Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center

·Door Prizes

·Free Healthy Snacks

·Food

Watch a video of last year's health fair here.

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, Columbus Family Health Examiner

Jessica Lietz holds a Master of Public Health Degree from the Ohio State University and has published health related articles in New Beginnings and online at sites such as ehow.com. Jessica is a married mom of kids and two cats, and can be reached at jessicaannelietz@gmail.com.

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