Betz, Sunset to host health and wellness fairs

For families that want a jump start to getting healthier in the new year, the Cheney School District is partnering with Communities in Schools (CIS) to host two health and wellness fairs, one at Betz Elementary School, Jan. 12, from 5:30 — 7 p.m., and another at Sunset Elementary School, Jan. 13, from 5:30 — 7 p.m.

This is the second year for the events at both schools. Alise Mnati, program quality director for CIS, said both Betz and Sunset received 21st Century Learning Center grants.

Mnati said the district and CIS decided to create an event to focus on bringing in various organizations to...