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PR-05/09/2007: MEDIA ADVISORY: Mother's Day Spas - An Innovative Way to Deliver Nutrition Message

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2007 MOTHER'S DAY SPAS: AN INNOVATIVE WAY TO DELIVER NUTRITION MESSAGE WHAT: Eight Mother's Day Spas are being held at various locations through out San Mateo County. While volunteers indulge local moms with fruit and veggie facials and hand scrubs, these women will learn the importance of healthy eating. Children from local elementary schools presented their moms with gift certificates inviting them to the Mother's Day Spas and letters nominating them as "Mother of the Year." WHO: Mothers, children, volunteers and Health Department staff WHEN/WHERE: May 12, 2007 - Redwood City Mother's Day Spas: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Redwood City Main Public Library, 1044 Middlefield Road (650) 780-7018 May 19, 2007 - East Palo Alto Mother's Day Spas: 10a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. East Palo Alto Library, 2415 University Avenue (650) 321-7712 May 26, 2007 - San Mateo Mother's Day Spas: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Avenue (650) 522-7802 VISUALS: Mother's with facials and cucumbers on eyes Children reading nomination letters to their moms Healthy cooking demonstrations WHY: With the increase in obesity in our community, nutrition information alone is not enough. Individuals need to be strongly motivated to make changes. Mothers are highly motivated by their dedication and love for their children. CONTACT: Lydia Guzman, San Mateo County Health Department office (650) 573-2025, cell (650) 270-7995 or (650) 454-0044 # # #