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Palatine Township Hosts Health and Happiness Fair Tuesday, July 21

The event will include free health screenings, educational presentations and more for Palatine Township residents.

Palatine Township’s annual Health and Happiness Fair will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Palatine Township Center.

The fair will include free health screenings, educational presentations and other information to promote optimal health and well-being for residents.

“We invite Township residents of all ages to come out to the fair and take advantage of dozens of free resources that will be provided for them,” said Sharon Langlotz-Johnson, Palatine Township supervisor.

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In addition to several health screenings, complimentary refreshments will be provided by Costco and the Palatine Park District will supply a number of giveaways.

Pneumonia shots will be provided at no charge for Township residents who have a Medicare B card, which should be presented at the event.

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To see a full listing of participating organizations and businesses, visit the website at http://www.palatinetownship.com/health-fair/.

The Health and Happiness Fair will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Palatine Township Center, 721 S. Quentin Road in Palatine. Visit www.PalatineTownship.com to learn more.

About Palatine Township:

Palatine Township upholds its motto of ‘People Serving People’ by providing numerous services and events for its 113,000 residents, as well as financial support for 26 social services agencies located within its boundaries. The Township is one of the most heavily populated in Illinois, and its goal is to enhance and improve the quality of life for all of its residents. Bordered by Lake Cook Road, Huntington Road, Central Road and Wilke Road, residents living in all or part of the following communities are part of Palatine Township: Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Inverness, Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Barrington, South Barrington and Schaumburg. Visit www.PalatineTownship.com or call 847-358-6700.

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