Bicycle Rodeo and BBQ

The West Orange Police Department Community Services Unit and the West Orange Elks Lodge invite 8-14 year old kids to a Bicycle Rodeo and then to a BBQ.   The event is free.

The Rodeo will take place on Saturday, May 19th at 9:00 am at the Washington Street School Parking Lot 289 Main Street.

Officer Groves advised that the Elks Lodge generously sponsors this event to provide a special opportunity for the police and the kids to connect on a friendly personal level.  This will be the 7th Rodeo.  Last year's Rodeo attracted over 30 kids.

John Kunz and Ken Rosen are two of the numerous Elk members who will help organize and run thie event.  As the Elks say: "We invest in our community, through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, by undertaking projects that address unmet need, and by honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans."

As part of the event, the kids' bicycles are inspected and tuned as needed. The Elks even donate helmets to the kids.  Safety and fun toegther!

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children 10 and over must have a signed permission slip.

The BBQ (concluding at 1 pm) will take place at the West Orange Elks Lodge, 412 Main Street. There will be a group ride to the Lodge.

Raindate is Sunday, May 20th.

Contact Officer Tim Groves at (973) 325-4038 if you have any questions.