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Olympic Fun Day Is Saturday, July 28

Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day.

There’s something about watching Olympic athletes that makes you want to get off the couch and then set a world record in hurdling the couch.

Just be careful clearing that couch.

That Olympic spirit is why Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day. The first lady is leading the U.S. Olympic delegation at the Summer Games opening ceremonies in London on Friday, July 27.

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Her fitness initiative, Let’s Move, and Patch are teaming up to bring Olympic sports to life for you and your family in your town. Here's how:

1. If you (or anyone you know) are interested in trying an Olympic sport, check out Partnership for a Healthier America’s website, where you can track down professionals who offer instruction in your region in everything from swimming to cycling to track and field.

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2. You can find local Olympic Fun Day events on the First Lady’s Let’s Move website, which right now has a great page about how to set up your own local Olympics, full of fun and fresh air!

3. Check out our directory and events calendar - we have listings for places that teach everything from karate to weight training. In our calendar of events, you can find things like day camps. Or, if you are looking for a great venue to watch events that are more fun with a crowd, check out our listing of great local sports bars.

Concord Patch will have Olympic-related stories every day this week to help you ramp up for the 2012 Summer Games.


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