As a free service to the community, Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will cohost with Slatington Borough a shredding event to give residents of the 183rd Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Robert “Bob” LaBold Maintenance Building, 550 W. Church St.

Acceptable items include all paper and manila folders. No more than four bags or boxes per household are permitted, and no businesses. Staples or paper clips do not need to be removed. Examples of items that can be brought to the event include documents that contain personal information, including birth dates, Social Security numbers, bank account information and credit card numbers. Information also will be provided about consumer protection and identity theft at the events.

For more information, contact Mako’s offices at 610-502-2701 or 610-760-9805, or www.RepMako.com.