Sirens in the Park returns to Callander’s Centennial Park this Saturday, August 17. The annual event provides an opportunity for residents to learn about the local emergency services and meet the people keeping the community safe.
And yes, there will be bouncy castles. And fire trucks. At dusk, a movie is screening for the kids as well. This year’s feature is Disney’s Elemental.
The kids love coming out, and it’s a great family event. Callander’s Centennial Park also has the splashpad fired up and a massive playground, so there’s lots to keep the young ones busy and entertained.
The weather may not agree, as 90 per cent rain is forecasted, so keep an eye above on the day of.
Callander Fire and Emergency Services will be there, and are bringing along most of their machines, so people will have a chance to check those out. And where there are firefighters, there will be fire safety tips, as education is a key component of the event.
“That’s what we’re really trying to do,” explained Mayor Robb Noon, “educate people and provide an opportunity to interact with our emergency services.” It’s why the event is so child-friendly, Noon added, so the kids can have fun and learn how to dial 911 and other important emergency skills.
Also, the event allows all residents to become “more familiar with our emergency services within the municipality, and you can see where the money goes and understand when you talk with them the challenges that they have servicing our community.”
Sirens in the Park begins at 10 a.m. It is a free community event for all.
David Briggs is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of BayToday, a publication of Village Media. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.
