You are invited to a celebration for Spanish-speaking families in Humboldt County. “Celebrating our Health/Festejando Nuestra Salud,” a health fair for Spanish speakers, will take place Sunday, Oct. 14 from noon to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Redwood Acres Fairground at 3750 Harris Street in Eureka. Call 441-5551 for more information.

”Celebrating Our Health” is a chance for the whole family to have fun while getting important health information. The day will include:

o Free food from Rita’s

o Music from the band La Nueva Ilusión

o Children’s activities

o Free health screenings and flu vaccinations

o General health and resource information

o A free bike helmet and bike safety lesson for kids

o Raffle with great prizes

”Celebrating Our Health” is in honor of the 12th annual Binational Health Week. This year Binational Health Week is Oct. 1-14. Binational Health Week has become one of the largest efforts in the Americas to improve the health and well-being of underserved Latino population living in the United States and Canada.

”Celebrating Our Health” is made possible by support from: Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services, St. Joseph Health, College of the Redwoods, Rita’s Mexican Grill, LatinoNET and many other generous supporters.

The mission of LatinoNET is to improve the quality of life for Spanish-speaking families on the North Coast. Those interested in volunteering at the event may call 441-5567.