KALISPELL — Logan Health is teaming up with community organizations from across the Flathead to make sure kids stay safe when out riding bikes this summer.
The ninth annual Spring into Safety takes place Saturday, May 31, at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center Building in Kalispell from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The free community event promotes safety awareness for all ages, with a special focus on injury prevention for children.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their children’s bikes for a tune-up, including tire inflation and seat height adjustments, followed by a road safety course.
Up to 1,000 free bike helmets will be available for bike riders of all ages, not just kids.
The event features a wide range of demonstrations and activities:
- Climber safety tips by Jeff Voigt from the Logan Health Fitness Center
- Backcountry survival tips from the Logan Health A.L.E.R.T. team
- Ladder truck demonstration by Kalispell Fire Department
- Interactive fire safety course by Smith Valley Fire
- ATV and snowmobile safety with U.S. Border Patrol
- Safe skateboarding techniques by Serious JuJu
- Campfire safety and s’mores with Marion Fire Department
- Safe Sleep for Babies, Flathead County’s WIC, Lead, and Home Visiting programs
- Booths from Stop the Bleed, BeSMART, Nate Chute Foundation, AT&T Mobility, the Humane Society, FBI Community Outreach, and the Montana Department of Transportation with their snow plow on display.
