May 8 is the last day to buy tickets to see Bobby Deen or Elizabeth Somer at Salem Health’s Eat, Play, Live Food and Fitness Affair.

After that date, only general admission and fitness class tickets for the May 11 event will be available.

Meal ticket holders can enjoy a private lunch with TV chef, Bobby Deen, son of Paula Deen. Bobby Deen is best known for cooking up some of his mom’s favorites, but with his own healthy twist, featured in his book, From Mama’s Table to Mine. If you want to Eat Your Way to Sexy, you can learn that at breakfast, from nationally recognized nutritionist, Elizabeth Somer, who will talk about her book with the same name.

The event is being held at the Salem Convention Center, opening at 7 a.m. for classes and screenings, with the trade show starting at 9 a.m. General admission tickets allow guests to participate in programs and attend the tradeshow. Booths will feature food, gardening supplies and products, health screenings, plus information on everything from nutrition to fitness plans and weight management – all presented to inspire you to eat, play and live like you really mean it! 

A full schedule of events along with parking information and frequently asked questions is available at salemhealth.org/eatplaylive. General admission tickets are $5 and can be purchased on the website or by calling 503-814-CHEC (2432). There is an additional cost for breakfast ($10), lunch ($30) and fitness classes ($5 each). Group tickets and table sponsorships, with preferred seating, for celebrity meals can be purchased by calling 503-561-2259.

Salem Health is comprised of Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, Willamette Health Partners and other affiliated health care organizations offering exceptional care to people in and around Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley. Visit us at salemhealth.org; “Like” us on facebook.com/salemhealth; follow us on Twitter: @salemhealth; and view us at youtube.com/salemhealth.