BOH to host annual Summer Fun & Safety Fair

Submitted by John L. Ciccotelli, Director of Public Health

It’s almost summer, which means that it’s time once again for the Board of Health, along with other Canton town departments and community groups to hold their sixth annual Summer Fun and Safety Fair on Friday, May 30, from 5-8 p.m. at Pequitside Farm.

Anyone who enjoys spending quality time with the family while having a good time learning about summer safety should check it out. As in the past, this year’s Summer Fun and Safety Fair will have exhibitions and demonstrations to help ensure a safe and healthy summer, as well as other enjoyable activities and entertainment the whole family can enjoy.

This popular community event is sponsored by the Board of Health in conjunction with many other town departments, with personnel from the police, fire, schools, recreation, conservation, DPW, and property maintenance. Local community organizations will be contributing their time and energy as well.

Included in this year’s presentations are educational exhibitions of fire and auto safety, tick removal, bike safety, and water and pool safety. Also included will be demonstrations of sun screen use and Lyme disease prevention. Hay rides will be available as well as pony rides, crafts and more. This year’s winners of the elementary school bookmark contest will be revealed, and young participants who gather enough stickers at each demonstration will be awarded a free bicycle helmet (details will be available at the “door,” but you must arrive early to qualify).

Any participant who completes the safety program will not only receive a free bike helmet, but they will also be eligible to enter a raffle for a chance to win a beautiful new bicycle courtesy of Canton Firefighters Local 1580.

As usual, there will be some delicious, freshly grilled hamburgers or hot dogs available for purchase for just $1 each.

New this year for parents is an interesting and enlightening demonstration on how to monitor young children who may have gotten involved in the illicit use of prescription medications and what to look for.

Back by popular demand is the Masonic Youth Child Identification Program (MY CHIP), sponsored by the Canton Police Department in conjunction with the Freemasons from Blue Hill Lodge, A.F. & A.M, and the 7^th Masonic District. Participating families will be given an electronic identification profile — including DNA swabs, fingerprints, and dental impressions — created to help in the event such information is needed if a child goes missing. Only the parents retain their child’s ID records. This program is generously paid for by the Masons.

And as always, this event is free. So make plans to come on down to Pequitside Farm on Friday, May 30, starting at 5 p.m. and enjoy some well-earned down time with the entire family — and while you’re at it, discover what things you can do to make your summer safe for all those who matter to you.

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