{"id":141779,"date":"2025-04-17T23:29:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T03:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=141779"},"modified":"2025-04-17T23:29:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T03:29:44","slug":"join-the-blue-zones-project-kickoff-and-celebrate-a-healthier-happier-allentown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=141779","title":{"rendered":"Join the Blue Zones Project Kickoff and Celebrate a Healthier, Happier Allentown!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Allentown, PA \u2013 Are you ready to embark on a journey to a better, longer life? Join the\u00a0<strong>Blue Zones Project-Allentown Kickoff Event<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0<strong>Saturday April 19, 2025 from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at PPL Center<\/strong>. This free, citywide celebration marks the public launch of an exciting initiative designed to transform Allentown into a place where healthy choices are the easiest to make. By working together, we can create a city where people live longer, healthier, and happier lives.<\/p>\n<p>This event is\u00a0<strong>FREE and open to all ages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0LEARN about local resources, services, and programs available in your community<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0EXPLORE the Blue Zones Power 9 throughout the event<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0EAT wisely-enjoy free tasty and healthy bites throughout the event<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0MOVE naturally with free activities like yoga, sports, and dancing<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0CONNECT and create through art, music, and other free well-being activities<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0Have FUN with a traditional egg hunt, tons of free giveaways<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Additional Event Info:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/blue-zones-project-allentown-kick-off-tickets-1247319539319?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register Here<\/a>\u00a0and review schedule of events<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0<strong>Free event parking<\/strong>\u00a0in Linden Street Parking Garage (deck attached to PPL Center)<\/p>\n<p>The Blue Zones Project-Allentown is made possible with the support of our sponsors: Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health, City Center Group, LV Phantoms, and the Leonard Parker Pool Institute for Health (LPPIH).\u00a0\u00a0Join us and be part of the movement towards a healthier Allentown!<\/p>\n<p>#bzplehighvalley\u00a0#livebetterlonger #freecommunityevent<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nPriscilla Turbitt<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allentown, PA \u2013 Are you ready to embark on a journey to a better, longer life? 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