Whatcom County Safe Kids is
a partnership of local private, non-profit and voluntary organizations that are
working to prevent unintentional injuries and death from a variety of hazards
to children from birth to 14 years of age. The event will include a variety of
activities and tips on water and bicycle safety and as well as free child
passenger seat inspections.
County officials say there
have been at least four accidental deaths this spring in Western Washington
involving small children being run over by family members in their own
driveway.
Costco Wholesale will
provide cookies and water and Whatcom Fire District 7 will provide free hot
dogs with donations accepted. For more information, call 384-0303.