CHI Health St. Francis to host Summer Safety Spectacular

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The community is invited to a free Summer Safety Spectacular in the parking lot at CHI Health St. Francis.

It’s set for Tuesday, May 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The annual event, created to help families enjoy outdoor activities safely this summer, will feature inflatables, refreshments, giveaways and summer safety tips from the experts.

“We are all excited to hit the pool, get back on the lake and enjoy biking. We’ve gathered experts–staff and community partners–to help families have fun while also staying safe this summer,” says Mindy Walters, St. Francis Emergency Department. “St. Francis takes pride in keeping our community healthy and safe.”

Some of the family-friendly activities include meet and greet with first responders, teddy bear check-up clinic, water safety, bike safety, poison control tips and more.

Prizes, food and drinks are provided with help from community donors including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nebraska State Fair, Imagination City, ScareCrow Patch, Island Oasis, Sam’s Club, Pizza Ranch, Runza, Edgerton Explorit Center, Dairy Queen, and St. Francis Foundation.