Unplug and Be Outside

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Unplug and Be Outside Meridian is a week full of free activities designed to inspire and empower families to get off the couch and get active!  Over the past 30 years, the obesity rate in children 6-11 years old has quadrupled.  The average American child spends more than 30 hours a week in front of a screen (TV, computer, tablets, and video games) and now researchers say there’s a connection between the number of hours spent in front of a TV and childhood obesity. 
 
That makes events like this so important! This serves as a jumping off point to help local families embrace a healthy and active lifestyle year round. So, get off the couch and try one of these free activities. Unplug and Be Outside. Have some fun!  
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Dates:  May 4 - 11, 2019
Free Classes:  Classes are offered all week - for all ages - in sports, arts & recreation.

Unplug & Be Outside

Join us for a full week of free activities in sports, arts and recreation for kids, adults and families.
​Win prizes for unplugging! 

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Mayor Tammy's Unplug Challenge

Mayor Tammy with he​r walking club.  
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"The value of unplugging from our devices to play, learn and get outside cannot be overstated.   I challenge you to set aside technology for a week and participate by attending the free classes  from May 4- 11.  Activities are offered in sports, arts and recreation. " - Mayor Tammy 
Food trucks include: Big Juds, Coned Pizza, Dicky's BBQ, Rusty Dog, Daisy's Ice Cream, Windy's Whip and Drizzle and Dutch Bros.  

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