Crawford County Health Education Coalition Kick-Off Poker Run

The Crawford County Health Education Coalition (CCHEC) is planning a kick-off event to celebrate the resurrection of this community group. The event will be on Saturday, October 18^th, 2014 at the Field of Dreams, 1 Toothaker Drive in Van Buren. The Poker Run and Chili Cook-Off Event will serve as a reintroduction to the community. Sponsor, Citizens Bank and Trust will be present as well as several other local food and non-food vendors. The CCHEC welcomes HillBilly Taterdogs, Stirred Not Shaken, The Boys and Girls Club of Van Buren, Van Buren Police Department, Alma Police Department, and Crawford County Fire Departments. Food and Non-food Vendor space is available at no charge.
Participants of the Poker Run can preregister for $25 per hand prior to the event. Day of registration will be $35 per hand. The Run will begin and end in Van Buren at the Field of Dreams. Poker stops will be throughout Crawford County. Prizes will be awarded for the top two hands and the worst hand.
Participants of the Chili Cook-off can enter for $25. Judges for the Cook-off are Judge Steven Peer, Phyllis Billingsley of Citizens Bank and Trust, and Russell White Alma Chief of Police. Prizes will be awarded for the top three recipes.
The CCHEC is being revamped and reintroduced to the community. The updated CCHEC mission statement is to improve the well-being of Crawford County residents through partnership, education, and awareness. The vision is “Living healthy, happy, sober, and drug-free in Crawford County.” The Crawford County Health Education Coalition is a group of interested community members, public and private organizations, health care providers and businesses who are involved in addressing the unique needs of our community.
Upon initial discussions, CCHEC has elected to set their focus on helping adolescent and youth population. The number one issue to be addressed is substance abuse, followed by mental health issues and lack of education. The Coalition has a goal of serving the community as a free resource that can bring education and prevention to our county’s youth and families.
This is a family event with food, door prizes, and games – free of charge! For more information, contact Laura Decanter at 479-471-0019 or Tammy Biggs 479-474-4584.