Registration is now open for organizations that would like to take part in the upcoming Carbon County Community Safety Day.

The event, organized by state Sen. John Yudichak, Blue Mountain Health System Kid Zone, the Carbon County Commissioners and Carbon Masonic Lodge 242, will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2 at Mauch Chunk Lake Park, Jim Thorpe."Last year's event was a huge success, said Mindy Graver, one of the organizers of the event. "We had 25 agencies participate, 14 fire companies/first responders, two water safety teams and the Penn Star Helicopter. Over 1,000 participants registered and 130 volunteers helped that day."My goal is to have over 30 agencies participate this year."The group is currently working on finalizing details for this year's event.Agencies wishing to participate need to have an activity that focuses on children and safety is required. You must provide your own table, chairs and tent. If you need an idea, call Evalynn Kuehner at 570-325-2771 or Graver at 570-325-2788.To register, you must submit your agency name, address, phone number, email address; a contact person; number of staff and volunteers attending; description of the activity planned; space needed for the activity; and if you require electricity, to Graver at

mjg26@psu.edu or fax to 570-325-2805.Volunteers and sponsors are also needed for the event.Sponsors can be monetary donors or can donate various food items or prizes such as bicycles for the giveaway. A sponsor for purchasing approximately 1,500 hot dogs is especially needed.To volunteer or to become a sponsor, contact Graver.