News From
State Representative Mark Batinick
For Immediate Release
Rep. Mark Batinick’s Children’s Health & Safety Expo Set for June 17
Reptile Show and Touch-A-Truck exhibit among the special attractions
PLAINFIELD – Over 50 area vendors covering a wide range of educational, health and child care, recreational and community services will participate in State Rep. Mark Batinick’s Children’s Safety Expo to be held from 9:00am – 12:30pm on Saturday, June 17 at Plainfield Central High School, located at 24120 Fort Beggs Drive. The annual event features the popular Traveling World of Reptiles Show and a Touch-A-Truck exhibit with over 25 vehicles for the kids to see, touch and sit in.
Admission to the event is FREE with complimentary refreshments and giveaways also provided. Information will be available on topics such as bicycle safety, after-school activities, nutrition and diabetes prevention; to name just a few. Free facepainting will also be available.
“I am very excited to host an event that connects kids and families to the tremendous local resources and activities available throughout our area,” Rep. Batinick said. “This Fair will be interactive, fun and informational for families of all ages.” Event details are as follows:
Rep. Mark Batinick’s Children’s Health & Safety Expo 2017
DATE: Saturday, June 17
TIME: 9:00am – 12:30pm
LOCATION: Plainfield Central High School Gym
ADDRESS: 24120 Fort Beggs Dr., Plainfield, IL (just west of Route 59)
Demonstrations will include the Thrive Dance Team (9:00am); Martial Arts of America (9:30am); Traveling World of Reptiles Show (10:00am); Gymquest/Dancequest of Plainfield (11:30am); Illinois State Police K-9 (Noon); and a drawing for Giveaways (12:30pm).
Please see the full list of participants:
Air Methods – Lifestar
Big Brothers Big Sisters
C.W. Avery YMCA
Catholic Charities
Chobars Towing Service
Do Terra
Edward Ambulance Service
Edward Emergency Department
First Student
Gymquest/Dancequest of Plainfield
Hruska Insurancenter
Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois Life Span
Illinois Secretary of State Police
Illinois State Police
Jennifer Delarosa Photography
Juice Plus
Kumon Math & Reading Center
Lifetime Health & Wellness
Lynda Mahalik Facepainting
Martial Arts America
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Mathnasium
Medulla Chiro One
N.A.M.I. of Will Grundy
Office of the Illinois Attorney General
Office of the Illinois Comptroller
Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Office of the Illinois Treasurer
Optimal Health & Wellness
Plainfield C.E.R.T.
Plainfield Emergency Management Agency
Plainfield Fire Protection District
Plainfield Police Department
Plainfield Public Library
Plainfield Township
Reclaim 13
Shaklee Healthy Alternatives
Siegel’s Cottonwood Farms
Shorewood Police Department
Shorewood/Troy Library
Troy Fire Protection District
Troy Township Highway Department
Village of Oswego
Village of Shorewood
Wheatland Township Road District
Will County Emergency Management
Will County Farm Bureau
Will County Health Department
Will County Highway Department
Will County Regional Office of Education
Will County Sheriff
Will County State’s Attorney’s Office
