CHINO, CA (August 28, 2024) -- The community is invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the award-winning Healthy Chino program on Saturday, September 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Liberty Park, 11860 Telephone Avenue.  

Activities at the Healthy Chino Twenty Years Celebration will include health and wellness vendors, community demonstrations, and a kick-off to the Family Fit Challenge, where the first 300 families to register will receive a Family Fit Kit. The event will also feature the Healthy Chino History Walk, showcasing Healthy Chino’s proud history.

“For two decades, the Healthy Chino program has strived to increase the quality of life for everyone in our community,” said Chino Mayor Eunice Ulloa. “Healthy Chino’s success is a testament to the dedication and collaboration of our residents, City staff, and local organizations who have worked tirelessly to make Chino a healthier place to live and thrive. I invite you to join us as we celebrate 20 years of health and wellness.” 

The City launched the Healthy Chino initiative in 2004 to improve the lives and well-being of the community through a combination of nutrition, active living, physical and mental health, environmental health, and smart growth practices. Over the years, Healthy Chino has made over 88,000 contacts with community members and hosted a variety of events, workshops, and programs, including Healthy Chino Kids, Hike the Valley, Community Garden Workshops, Bark Around Ayala Park, Pumpkin Garden Festival, Chino Bike Day, and Healthy Family Day. 

Since its inception, Healthy Chino has received the coveted Helen Putnam Award from the League of California Cities, the Cities, Counties, and Schools (CCS) Partnership Award, and the Inland Empire Media Award for Public Service Campaign of the Year. 

For more information, visit cityofchino.org/healthychino. 

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