'Giddy-up ole' Schwinn' - Bike rodeo this Saturday
City children will receive helmets and bicycle safety education at the 2005 Annual Bicycle Rodeo.
The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 20, 2005) in Cedar Brook Park and is sponsored by the Plainfield Police Division's Community Policing Unit, the Union County Police Department and the Union County Prosecutor‘s Office. The rain date is Aug. 27.
Donors have already contributed $1,000 and about 30 used bikes, Plainfield Police Sgt. Jeffrey Plum said, for what he expects to be the biggest bicycle rodeo ever.
Organizers need donations of new small and medium children's bike helmets, in addition to used bicycles and money to purchase more helmets. Plum may be reached at (908) 226-2555 for more information.
The rodeo builds bridges between law enforcement and the community, Plum said.
Children and families can become familiar with police and fire workers while registering their bikes and receiving public safety information. Bicycles will be inspected and minor repairs will be made. Riders can try out a safety obstacle course provided by State Farm Insurance Companies.
"Every year this event has grown with the generosity of the community and local sponsors," Plum said. With continued support this year, he said, "We can make this the best rodeo thus far."
The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 20, 2005) in Cedar Brook Park and is sponsored by the Plainfield Police Division's Community Policing Unit, the Union County Police Department and the Union County Prosecutor‘s Office. The rain date is Aug. 27.
Donors have already contributed $1,000 and about 30 used bikes, Plainfield Police Sgt. Jeffrey Plum said, for what he expects to be the biggest bicycle rodeo ever.
Organizers need donations of new small and medium children's bike helmets, in addition to used bicycles and money to purchase more helmets. Plum may be reached at (908) 226-2555 for more information.
The rodeo builds bridges between law enforcement and the community, Plum said.
Children and families can become familiar with police and fire workers while registering their bikes and receiving public safety information. Bicycles will be inspected and minor repairs will be made. Riders can try out a safety obstacle course provided by State Farm Insurance Companies.
"Every year this event has grown with the generosity of the community and local sponsors," Plum said. With continued support this year, he said, "We can make this the best rodeo thus far."
--Bernice Paglia
KEYWORDS: community, kids
posted by Bernice at 10:13 PM
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