Obstacle course event to get kids active
WHAT: Kids Heart Challenge
WHEN: Friday, April 27, 2018 6:30pm
Registration begins at 6:30pm-Challenge begins at 7:00pm
WHERE: Valley Gymnastics-1307 Champlin Ave. Utica
WHO: Kids ages 5-12
WHY: One in three kids and teens is overweight or obese, but healthy habits like regular exercise...
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