For the Rapids City Times

SARATOGA – On May 19, Saratoga EMS will host a health fair and raffle fundraiser, 1-4 p.m., at the Saratoga Town Hall.

The event will offer blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, fire extinguisher demonstrations, a smoke house, a K-9 demonstration, school bus safety information, impaired driving demonstration, SAFE KIDS car seat checks, stroke awareness information, heart health information, and a coloring contest for kids, as well as a cash and large item raffle.

Proceeds for this event will go for safety equipment, training, and a rehabilitation trailer to assist local fire departments.

Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department, Port Edwards Fire Department, Wood County Sheriff’s Department, Aspirus Air and Ground Units, the Department of Natural Resources, and Lamers Bus Lines are assisting with the event.

Raffle tickets are available at: Octane’s Bar & Grill; Boone’s Saloon; AA Roadhouse; Critters; Lake Aire Supper Club; Branding Iron Supper Club; through any Saratoga EMS member; by calling 715-213-2166, or by messaging the Saratoga EMS Facebook page.