Children are invited to attend a free Racing for Safety course during the Witham Family YMCA Back to School Bash on Friday, July 26 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at the Witham Family YMCA, 2791 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon.At the Racing for Safety course, children learn about traffic safety basics and practice their skills and knowledge on how to be safe on bikes or whatever kinds/types of wheels they use or as pedestrians. Bike helmets and bikes will be there for children to use during the course. Or bring your own bike for a free safety check by Hawks Nest Cycling.
“We are pleased to present a Racing for Safety bicycle and pedestrian safety course, which is open to kids in grades K-8 in our community. A Racing for Safety course gives all children who use any kind of wheels, including bikes, adapted bikes, wheelchairs, non-powered scooters, skates, or a skateboard, a chance to learn information and practice skills to be safe in traffic when riding or walking” says Randy Waltz, Boone County Health Department.
“Children will learn the importance of wearing a bike helmet, basic rules of the road, hand turn signals, and basic traffic safety signs,” shared Kim Newnam, president of the Kiwanis Club of Lebanon. “Free bike helmets will also be available while supplies last.”
The Kiwanis Club of Lebanon and the Boone County Health Department are presenting the Racing for Safety course.
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