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Walk & Roll to School Day is TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 7th -- is YOUR school walking and rolling? Let us know in the comments!

Walk & Roll to School Day is an annual event sponsored by Safe Routes Partnership that brings together communities from across the country (and around the world!) to walk and roll to school on the same day.

Birthday wishes to Hollis!

Image description: A birthday greeting for Hollis featuring her picture surrounded by festive decorations like balloons, a cake, and party hats.

Here's an opportunity for free, virtual Tai Chi classes!

Looking for a gentle way to stay active and support your health? Join OSU Extension's FREE Virtual Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention program, led by certified instructors.

Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning October 20, 2026 through December 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

📅 Register today: [www.go.osu.edu/taichisignup]

Tai Chi is a relaxing, low-impact form of movement that can help you:
✅ Improve balance and stability
✅ Increase flexibility and joint mobility
✅ Build strength and confidence in everyday activities
✅ Reduce the risk of falls
✅ Enjoy moving from the comfort of your own home

No prior experience is needed, and a web camera will be required for class.

Join us and Green Umbrella's Food Policy Council as we introduce the new Upcycling Kitchen Toolkit in a free webinar on 10/27.

Upcycling Toolkit Webinar | Green Umbrella Green Umbrella’s Food Policy Council and Hamilton County Public Health’s WeTHRIVE! initiative will be co-hosting a webinar to promote our newly published Upcycling Kitchen Toolkit! This webinar will briefly highlight […]

Wouldn't it be amazing if one of our community, school, or early care WeTHRIVE! team members won this contest?! Get cooking, people!

Food Waste Prevention Week kicks off TODAY, September 28, and runs until October 4. From now to October 6, show off how you turn leftovers or often-wasted ingredients into delicious dishes and share your story for a chance to WIN $100! After entries close, join a Zoom party to celebrate all the food saved and see the five winners announced. Hosted by Food Waste Prevention Week (not Green Umbrella).

Submit your entry here: foodwastepreventionweek.com/cooking-challenge

Happiest of birthdays to Mary Ellen!

Image description: A birthday greeting for Mary Ellen featuring her picture surrounded by festive decorations like balloons, a cake, and party hats.

Take a look at last week with WeTHRIVE!

The Forest Park WeTHRIVE! team once again brings you this popular program from Ohio State University Extension & Ohio State- Hamilton County Extension!