Healthy Communities

05/29/2026

Here are the Outreach Food Pantries scheduled for June.

Please help us share 💕

05/28/2026

The Mill Race Marathon Training Club kicks off this Saturday at 7:00 AM at YES Cinema in downtown Columbus!

This is such a great program - if you've been thinking about running the Mill Race Marathon but you need some help preparing, check it out!

🏃‍♂️ The road to the Mill Race Marathon starts THIS SATURDAY!

Join us as we kick off the Mill Race Marathon Training Club at 7:00 AM at YES Cinema in downtown Columbus! Whether you’re training for your first race or looking to hit a new PR, this group is designed to help you succeed. 👟🔥

Our program includes 8+1 weeks of theoretical training with guest presenters covering:

✅ Training Program Introduction & Running Tips Part 1
✅ Shoes, Running Attire & Workout Types
✅ Nutrition & Hydration
✅ Cross Training, Core Strength & Yoga for Runners
✅ Balance, Breathing & Running Techniques
✅ Injuries & Injury Prevention
✅ Running Tips Part 2

📍 Meet: YES Cinema – Downtown Columbus
🕖 Saturday at 7:00 AM

Sign up here to receive training emails, schedules, and updates:
https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Columbus/COLMillRaceMarathonTrainingGroup

Let’s train together and get ready for race day in September!

05/27/2026

There was so much great artwork submitted in this year's Kids Fun Run T-shirt art contest, but this one really stood out. Can you believe it was done by a 3rd grader?? What a talented artist!

We can't wait to see this on t-shirts! Looking forward to the Kids Fun Run on Sept 25th - sign your child(ren) up now! https://millracemarathon.com/

🎨🏃 Congratulations to this year’s Kids Fun Run Art Contest winner — Krithik, a 3rd grader at CSA Fodrea!

We are so impressed by Krithik’s creativity and artistic talent. His artwork perfectly captures the fun, excitement, and community spirit of the Mill Race Marathon Kids Fun Run!

A huge thank you to all of the students who participated and shared their amazing artwork with us this year. We loved seeing the imagination and enthusiasm from so many talented young artists in our community.

👏 Join us in congratulating Krithik on this awesome achievement!

05/26/2026

It's the last week of Mental Health Awareness Month, so don't miss out on all the fun!

This Mental Health Awareness Month, our team at Mental Health Matters Bartholomew County are focusing on how time gardening and outdoors can improve your mental well-being.

Week 4 of 💚 Mental Health Awareness Month is here — and we’re not slowing down yet!

There are still lots of ways to get involved this month through community events, creative activities, movement, learning opportunities, and chances to connect with others.

Check out this week’s lineup and find something that helps you recharge, de-stress, laugh, move, create, or simply take a moment for yourself. ✨

https://www.mhmbc.org/mentalhealthmonth2026

05/25/2026

Veterans have given so much for our communities and support matters on every journey, including quitting to***co. Quit Now Indiana offers free help with no pressure and no judgment.

Visit Quit Now Indiana or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to get started.

05/23/2026

🌟 Moms & Caregivers — Stop by the Comfort Station at Main Street Live in North Vernon!🌟

Need a quiet place to take a break, feed your baby, change diapers, or cool down for a few minutes? We’ve got you covered 💛

The Healthy Communities Comfort Station is here for families with:
💧 Complimentary water
🍼 Breastfeeding & changing area
🎁 Baby resources & safe sleep information
📚 Helpful parenting materials
😊 A calm space to recharge during the event

Come visit us and learn about free community resources available for moms, babies, and families!

📍 Look for the white comfort station tent at Main Street Live. North Vernon Main Street

05/22/2026

May is Asthma Awareness Month. Children with asthma are especially affected by to***co smoke and secondhand smokewhich can trigger asthma attacks and make it harder to breathe. Creating to***co-free environments helps protect kids and support healthier families.

Quit Now Indiana offers free help to quit to***co. Visit QuitNowIndiana.com or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

05/19/2026

A huge thank you to the community partners who helped make this year’s Bike Month events possible 🚲

Thank you to:
🚲 City Planning & Engineering for coordinating Bike to Work Day
🚲 Safe Kids Bartholomew County for hosting Safe Kids Day at CPD
🚲 Columbus Bike Co-op for creating fun, welcoming opportunities for people to connect through biking all month long

We’re grateful for the collaboration, energy, and community spirit that made this year’s events such a success.

And thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, walked, biked, rolled, and celebrated with us this month!

05/17/2026

Today is World Baking Day, and there is no better recipe for better health than quitting to***co! Whether you're backing cookies, cakes, or your favorite family recipe, take a moment to celebrate the sweet benefits of livng to***co-free!

Need help quitting? Text READY to 34191 or visit Quit Now Indiana for free quit support!