NEWBURYPORT – The Lions and Exchange Clubs of Newburyport are seeking sponsors for their inaugural health and wellness show on September 24.
The Community Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 21 Low St. Vendors from health-related fields will demonstrate their products and services. Free entry.
Proceeds from the Health Fair will be donated to Newbury First Church Pantry. Clubs seek event sponsors at the $1,500, $1,000, $500, $300, and $100 contribution levels, with only one sold at the $1,500 “Elite” level.
All sponsorships are tax-deductible through Lion Club 501©(3) status and include the option of a tabletop display; the companies’ logos would be included in the advertising, according to a press release from the clubs.
Table vendors are sought after in the fields of acupuncture, assisted living, child care, chiropractic, community services, dental and eye care, financial management, fitness, childcare -eating, garden club, hearing, holistic medicine, home health care, hospitals, massage, nutrition, physiotherapy, yoga and meditation.
Although the fair is an opportunity for businesses to promote themselves, no sales will be allowed at the fair. Representatives in each supplier category will be limited to two to maximize each supplier’s exposure, depending on the clubs.
The Lion’s Eye Mobile and Lion’s Organ Donor Awareness will be in attendance, as will the Pelican Response Fund and the American Red Cross. Invitations are being sent to Newburyport Fire, Police, Health and Parks departments.
Applications and answers to questions are available at nbpthealthfair@gmail.com. Categories will be filled on a first in, first out basis. Thirty tables available for vendors; the application deadline is July 25.
