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Charlestown YMCA Hosting Free 'Healthy Kids Day' Event Saturday

The free event aims to instill a healthy routine in the lives of local families.

The Charlestown YMCA on Saturday will hold a free event meant to inspire children to keep their minds and bodies active.

The event will feature arts and crafts, sports clinics and discussions on diabetes prevention awareness as well as a fire truck visit, among other features. 

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Charlestown YMCA, 150 Third Ave., in Charlestown. 

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The event is part of the organization's national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being and will also aim to teach families how to develop a healthy routine at home, according to the Charlestown Patriot-Bridge.

For more information, visit ymcaboston.org/charlestown or call 617-286-1220.

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