Attention ladies: Break out that little red dress - if you want to - and get ready to take care of you.
Head to "The Little Red Dress Event" from 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 12 at The Pottsville Club, 201 S. 26th St. The snow date is Feb. 19.
"The event is so that we could create an awareness of women's heart disease," said Mary Bardell, Schuylkill Health Auxiliary liaison and volunteer coordinator. It is the first time that Schuylkill Health is presenting such an event.
February is American Heart Month and with heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, events like this can only help to educate people, Bardell said.
The Centers for Disease Control said an American will experience a coronary event every 25 seconds, with one dying every minute as a result.
Residents in the county are not immune to such health risks, Bardell said.
The day will feature health-related education, blood pressure screenings, body mass index and bone density testing, as well as entertainment and food, according to a Schuylkill Health press release.
The Penn State drama team will make a presentation and there will be more presentations catered toward women, including the latest hair styles for 2012, a fashion show, a belly dancing demonstration and a cooking demonstration. Taking a look at safety, Jeff Driscoll, owner and instructor of the Driscoll Institute, Pottsville, will provide tips and do a demonstration.
Visitors can do a little bit of shopping during their time at the event, as vendors will be selling jewelry and other times.
While the event is geared toward women, men may also come if they choose, Bardell said. Wearing red isn't necessary, but it helps show support for the cause, she said.
Ticket admission is required for the event and tickets may be purchased in advance for $20 by contacting Bardell at 570-621-4242 or email at mbardell@schuylkillhealth.com. Tickets will also be available at the door for $25, but the earlier tickets are purchased the better, Bardell said. If you go
What: The Little Red Dress Event
When: 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 12
Where: The Pottsville Club, 201 S. 26th St.
Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets: Contact Mary Bardell at 570-621-4242 or mbardell@ schuylkillhealth.com
Information: www.schuylkillhealth.com