It’s Time for Flint Fit Fest!

Presented by Harambee Wellness, Flint Fit Fest will take place on Saturday, January 25 at the Flint Farmers’ Market in Downtown Flint. From 9:00am to 1:00pm, attendees will get a chance to “test drive exercise” to find a format that fits their lifestyle. Get a chance to speak with representatives of local gyms as well as independent fitness instructors. Participants will also be given tips and tricks for healthy eating during a live cooking demo. The festival is free and open to all at the Flint Farmers’ Market. Event sponsors are Flint Prints, Flint Farmers’ Market, T.W. Feaster Attorney at Law PLLC, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Flint Alumnae Chapter.

Take advantage of this chance to see what and who is out there to help you out of the winter doldrums and into a more active lifestyle. Don’t wait. The time to start working towards a healthier future is now!

Harambee Wellness – The mission of Harambee Wellness is “to transform health by renewing and increasing the vitality of everybody through fitness, nutrition, and living a balanced lifestyle.”

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