Feel Good Piscataquis! Expo Aug. 18

MILO — The Piscataquis Thriving in Place (TiP) and the Healthy Community Project are co-sponsoring a Feel Good Piscataquis! Expo featuring vendors and interactive exhibits on healthy living. This event will be Thursday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Three Rivers Kiwanis building.

The TIP Collaborative is funded by the Maine Health Access Foundation and is focused on ways to support healthy living for all ages and assist individuals with chronic health conditions to thrive in their own homes, avoiding hospitalization. The Piscataquis Regional YMCA, Charlotte White Center Pine Tree Hospice, Community Health and Counseling Services, Maine Highlands Senior Center and Penquis as well as Milo-area businesses and organizations will be participating in the expo.

Local businesses and public services will provide information and demonstration about exercise, nutrition, medical and wellness services in Milo and greater Piscataquis County. There will be also be a photo booth and giveaways.

The event is free to attend and open to the public. If transportation is required, call Lynx Transportation at 1-866-853-5969 or 973-3695 by Aug. 15 and request pick-up for the Piscataquis Expo – funding for transportation is available if necessary.