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The free “Out & About — A Guide to Family Fun, Fitness & Food” publication now is available from the McMillen Center for Health Education.

The guide for Allen County residents includes listings for health-and-wellness organizations, walking and biking trails, playgrounds and parks, pools, health-oriented events, winter fitness activities and farmers markets broken down by area: northeast, southeast, southwest, northwest and downtown.

Also included are “10 Ways to Be More Active,” information about Fort Wayne's Playful City USA activities, suggestions for meal planning and “10 Ways to Eat Healthier,” a news release said. An activity matrix also highlights features offered at more than 60 Allen County parks, such as ball diamonds, basketball courts, boating access sites, fishing, football and rugby fields, playgrounds, Rivergreenway entrances, soccer fields and tennis courts.

The guide is made possible in part through funding from the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation.

For a printed copy, go to McMillen Center, 600 Jim Kelley Blvd. Download a copy at www.mcmillencenter.org.

The American Heart Association is seeking 20 women who are ready to improve their health by participating in the Go Red BetterU Challenge, a free, 12-week online nutrition and fitness program designed to makeover your heart. This program begins with an overnight Boot Camp Aug. 24 at the YMCA's Camp Potawatomi near South Milford.

Participants will receive free wellness screenings, medical consultations, coaching from personal trainers and dietitians, and additional resources to help them make healthy changes to their lives.

Applications are available online at www.Facebook.com/AHAFortWayne or at www.FortWayneGoRed.org.

For more information, call Mary Pat Leonard at 485-9890 or email marypat.leonard@heart.org. Completed forms should be emailed by Aug. 7 to marypat.leonard@heart.org or faxed to 485-6731.