STUART — It was a day of activity, music, health, and volunteering at Flagler Park.

Along with local United Ways around the country, the Martin County United Way organized a Day of Action to raise awareness about different volunteer activities and to focus on its three impact areas: education, health, and income.

United Way decided to partner with national nonprofit organization Who Got Game, which focuses on combating childhood obesity. Who Got Game had already planned a bike-a-thon for Saturday.

The Day of Action took place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The bike-a-thon began at 9:30 a.m. at Stuart's Tenth Street Recreation Center. At least 10 people rode their bikes or walked 1.5 miles from the Tenth Street Recreation Center to Flagler Park to promote exercise and a healthy lifestyle.

"We've got some education, some health, and we actually do have some income information about the economic stimulus plan," said Diane Tomasik, communications director for United Way of Martin County.

"What we're trying to do is get the word out and encourage people to get more involved in their community," said Jim Vojcsik, executive director of United Way of Martin County.

At Flagler Park, there was coloring for the kids, dancers from Who Got Game, skits from the United Way program Character Counts performed by the Martin County High School Drama Club, massage chairs, a list of volunteer opportunities and healthy snacks.

"Hopefully, people will start being healthy and get the message that they are trying to send out," said Jamille Anglin, 20, from Stuart, who participated in the bike-a-thon.

There were also more than 10 different organizations with booths giving out information at the event. Most of the groups were involved in health, nutrition, or children's issues.

Jennifer Hart from Stuart brought her daughters Lilly Belle, Cadence, and Seida to the event.

"Staying healthy is on everyone's mind, so it seemed like something cool to check out," Hart said.