By Lori Pelersi
A new event
is hitting the streets in Albany that promotes physical activity and fun games
right on the street.
“Take Back Your Street” is part of a joint effort to
remake the streets into healthy places in our community.
“’Take Back Your Street’ is creating a safe place for the
community to come out and play” said Azula Kennedy, Healthy Hearts on the Hill
Coordinator. The event will take place held every Saturday from June 15-August 31 on North Lake Avenue, and each week the event will offer snacks, music, games, and a free Zumba
dance fitness at 2pm.
On July 20, Healthy Hearts on the Hill and its partners are
also launching the “Healthy Hearts Walking Path,” a walking path from West Hill
to Arbor Hill and down portions of Central Avenue. The path will be designated
with signage, including motivational and historical facts about the route. The
Underground Railroad Healthy Hearts Walking Path will be unveiled on September
22 with signage devoted to the area’s connection to the Underground Railroad,
including information about the house of Stephen and Harriet Myers, well-known
local abolitionists.
“Take Back Your Street” is a joint initiative of Healthy
Hearts on the Hill and Koinonia Primary Care. Healthy Hearts on the Hill was
co-founded by Koinonia Primary Care and the Center for Excellence in Aging
Services in 2007, and it is made up of community members and community
organizations to set up events to promote healthy living and increased access
to healthcare.
Koinonia Primary Care provides the community with quality
mental and primary health services for neighborhoods in the Capital District.
Its initiative is to emphasize programs that will provide information about
healthcare so the community can take part in healthy and whole living. Koinonia
Primary Care provides healthcare resources to underserved communities to help
raise awareness about healthcare.
On Saturday August 17th,
Take Back Your Street will be located on Second Street and Judson Street for
Carnival on the Hill. There is lots of fun for kids and adults, like art
projects, games and other hands-on activities, so mark your calendar for the
Carnival on the Hill event!
Take
Back Your Street event is held every Saturday from June 15th to
August 31st on North Lake Avenue by 553 Clinton Avenue from 12pm-4pm
(rain or shine).
