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Overtown Community Wellness Fair Set for This Saturday

National Desk
May 13, 2026
The 2025 Community Wellness Fair organized by EmpowerU Miami takes place Saturday at the Overtown Optimist Club, located at 3501 NW 36th St. in Overtown. According to the organization's Facebook announcement, the free event will feature medical screenings, fitness activities and health education booths from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., drawing families from across the historic neighborhood. Attendees can expect blood pressure checks, diabetes testing and consultations with local nurses, as promoted in EmpowerU's posts dated earlier this year. Fitness sessions will include Zumba and yoga demos led by certified instructors, while resource tables will distribute information on nutrition, mental health and preventive care. No registration is required, making it accessible for walk-ins near landmarks like the Overtown Arena. This fair builds on past events at the same venue, including a 2024 wellness day referenced in EmpowerU's social media updates. Organizers emphasize its role in addressing Overtown's specific health challenges, such as access to primary care in a community with limited clinics. Similar initiatives, like the 2022 Back to School Health Fair at nearby Williams Park, have served hundreds, per event recaps. EmpowerU Miami, a nonprofit focused on underserved Miami neighborhoods, partners with local providers for these fairs. Their official Facebook page confirms giveaways including health kits and fresh produce. For updates, residents can check EmpowerU.Miami on Facebook or visit the Overtown Optimist Club site. The event comes as Overtown residents seek proactive health measures, with primary sources from EmpowerU underscoring its community-driven approach. Miami-Dade Public Library System calendars list comparable fairs, reinforcing the neighborhood's wellness focus.

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