Be aware of button battery dangers during the holidays The holiday shopping season is in full force. Before you buy those gifts, especially those powered by batteries, consider how your littlest ones will interact with them. (Watch video) Recently, Safe Kids Worldwide and Energizer teamed up to share life-saving information with parents and caregivers about [...]
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Monday, November 28th, 2011Tulip Pedal Date Set for 2012
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011The 31st annual Tulip Pedal bike ride will take place on April 21, 2012, at the La Conner Middle School, in La Conner, Washington. The Tulip Pedal attracts hundreds of riders each year to Skagit County during the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Riders take a leisurely ride along county roads past the tulip fields, [...]
Splashtacular draws hundreds to Washington Park
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011Safe Kids Skagit County held its annual Splashtacular event on Aug. 4 at Washington Park in Anacortes. Numerous agencies helped us to present safety information to parents and kids. Below are pictures from the event. Enjoy!
DEM Small Animal Emergency Plan Class Coming Up
Friday, August 19th, 2011What would happen to your pet in the event of a disaster? A Small Animal Emergency Plan class will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 10, at McLean Road Fire Department, 15452 Beavermarsh Road, west of Mount Vernon. The class takes place in partnership with Skagit County Department of Emergency Management, [...]
DUI mock drill emphasizes prevention
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011La Conner High School students saw the aftermath of a mock drunken driving crash on Friday, May 13, at the La Conner High School football field. The crash scenario showed two cars after an alcohol-involved crash on prom night. Two student actors, a male and female, were shown thrown from their vehicle, with one of [...]
American Academy of Pediatrics releases new recommendations
Monday, March 21st, 2011The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released this month their new five best practice recommendations for child passenger safety. In their April issue of “Pediatrics”, the AAP recommends that infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing seat until they are 2 years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed [...]
Lance Armstrong jersey bids being taken today
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011Today the Tulip Pedal will begin taking bids for the Lance Armstrong jersey. This Italian-made 100-percent polyester jersey is personally autographed by cycling great Lance Armstrong. This jersey comes to us by former Safe Kids Worldwide CEO Mitch Stoller, who at one-time was president of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. We appreciate Mitch’s generosity in donating [...]
Car Seat Manufacturer Announces Major Car Sear Recall
Monday, February 14th, 2011Child car seat manufacturer Dorel Juvenile Group announced today a major recall of certain Cosco, Maxi-Cosi and Safety 1st-brand child restraints that were manufactured between May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009. Dorel has determined there to be a potential for the harness adjustment strap to loosen during use. This could loosen around a child, [...]
Tulip Pedal to auction Lance Armstrong jersey
Friday, February 11th, 2011The 30th annual Tulip Pedal will feature of auction of an Italian-made medium-size racing jersey personally signed by Lance Armstrong. This 100 percent polyester jersey surely will be the coveted item on Tulip Pedal Saturday, April 16. Bids will be taken beginning March 1 and will be open until Noon on April 16. Be sure to [...]
Car Seat Safety Awareness Classes
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011An estimated 8 out of 10 car seats are installed incorrectly. You can be a part of reversing this trend. Safe Kids Skagit County, in partnership with Safe Kids coalitions in neighboring Snohomish and Whatcom counties, will offer a car seat awareness class on Thursday, May 12, 2011. Class will take place at the Skagit [...]
