KidFest events on tap Thursday

The 19th annual KidFest Health & Safety Fair, sponsored by Metroplex Health System is Oct. 21 from 2-5 p.m. on the Central Texas College campus and will offer more than $200 worth of free health screenings, including vision and hearing checks, height and weight, scoliosis screening and lung function tests.

Activities include a visit from Health E. Bear, the Metroplex Hospital mascot, tours of a fire truck, ambulance and a LifeStar helicopter.

Numerous community and social service agencies will set up displays with information about services available to Central Texans.

For more information, phone Metroplex Community Relations at (254) 519-8200.