CEDAR CITY – The Southern Utah University Service and Learning Center, in collaboration with the Service Club, will put on the fifth annual Health and Safety Fair on Saturday.

“The biggest goal for the day is raising awareness for the community, as well as for college students, about health issues we may be confronted with,” said Christina Metz, a student at SUU.

Metz is helping to organize this year’s event as president of the Service Club.

Metz described the day as an “overall approach to wellness.” She expected more than 200 participants, and anyone in the community is welcome to attend the free event.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a variety of booths, information and entertainment will be available at the multi-purpose gym on SUU’s campus.

In addition, a blood draw will last from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bounce houses will provide entertainment for families, in addition to children’s booths on a variety of subjects. Musicians and dancers will perform as well.

The nursing department will provide information, and there will be presentations ranging from herbal dietary supplements to eye care. The Utah Highway Patrol will present on a variety of safety-related themes, such as their zero-fatality program. In addition, they’ll bring a “seatbelt convincer.”

Metz said a presentation that seems exciting to will be the Entymology Club’s talk on pesticides and the dangers associated with them.

In addition, a variety of handouts and door prizes will be available.

“Everyone should come ready to have a good time,” Metz said.

The Service Club works closely with SUU’s Service and Learning Center to organize events like this and last fall’s “Make a Difference Day.” In addition, they organize two community- or campus-based service projects per month. The Health and Safety Fair is funded through the Service and Learning Center’s budget.

“In general, we try to lend a helping hand,” Metz said.