$10 Prom Dresses Saturday March 3

If you know someone around Denver who needs a prom dress, but can't afford one, please refer them to the annual Prom Dress Exchange on Saturday, March 3, from 10AM-6PM at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.

There are more than 2,000 gently used dresses available and a limited selection of menswear, including ties, jackets and slacks. All students are welcome, but they need to show a school ID card. There is a charge of $10 CASH for each dress, and a limit of one dress per person. But if you can't afford the fee don't fret; organizers vow that those unable to pay the fee won’t be turned away. Learn more on the Prom Dress Exchange's Facebook page.

2011 9Health Fair Dates Set -- Affordable Screenings for All

The 2011 9Health Fair fall dates have been announced. Golden will hold a Family 9Health Fair on October 15th. The Tri Lakes Family 9Health Fair in Monument will be on October 29th, and Commerce City will host "Feria de Salud", a two-day fair, November 5th and 6th.These family-oriented events include many FREE and low-cost screenings for adults and children.Flu shots also are available for the whole family. 

Even if you have some form of insurance, you can't beat the price of the 9Health screenings for blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc., or their pap smears, breast exams, prostate checks, oral, hearing, foot and skin checks. Low-cost health tests include a Blood Chemistry Screening ($30), PSA Screening for men ($25), Blood Cell Count Screening ($15), and the take-home Colon Cancer Screening kit ($20). Each site also offers a medical professional with whom you can discuss health-related questions. In 2011, a number of sites will offer the Vitamin D ($40) and Hemoglobin A1C ($25) screening. Hemoglobin AIC screenings are a standard tool that determines blood sugar. The Exempla St. Joe's Mammogram van also will be at the fair Nov. 6 and more info on that here..

This is an incredibly well-organized event and the lines move FAST (although we urge you to get there early. Bundle up, because fall mornings can be chilly). We urge everyone to take advantage of a Family 9Health Fair this fall. Results are mailed directly to your home for you to share with your doctor. Volunteer doctors and nurses will call within 72 hours of your tests if a critical issue is discovered. No social security number or personal ID is required. For more information check out their website