RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles will host a Child Advocacy Day for area youth on Saturday, May 12, at the Rumford Eagles. Admission is free.

From 9 a.m. to noon, representatives from local police, medical and fire departments along with groups from the Greater Rumford Community Center, Mexico Rec Dept., Rumford Community Hospital, RSU 10 wellness team and other youth groups will have presentations to benefit the children as well as their parents.

One program will be eye retina scanning done by the Rumford Police Department. This program is new technology for child identification and replaces finger printing. Other programs will include the Rumford Fire Dept with a interactive phone that demonstrates how to use the 911 system in emergencies and a team from Rumford Community Hospital.

The Norway Fire Dept. will have their burning structure and the Mexico Explorers will have a seat belt crash demonstration. The Mexico Fire Dept. will be on hand with the fire dog, Sparky. There will be a bicycle safety rodeo that will also feature a display from Liberty Mutual called “Small Town,” bounce tent, games, prizes and face painting. The Rumford Fire Dept. will have a barbecue and Pizza Hut will have a tent set up for those wishing to eat.

In the afternoon there will be various activities set up to entertain and inform. Other activities are in the works.

In the evening from 8 p.m. until midnight entertainment will be provided by Backlash. Cost for the dance will be $5; no charge for Eagle members with card.

The day is also a fundraiser for the participating youth groups, including GRCC, Mexico Recreation, RSU 10 wellness team, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Explorers and Girl Scouts. Throughout the day, various fund raising activities will be going on with tables set up for donated raffle items, yard sale items, 50/50 and admission for the evening entertainment. All money raised will be divided evenly amongst all the participating youth groups.

For more information visit www.rumfordeagles.foe.com or call Richie Philbrick at 357-4996 or Fred Allen at cell 739-9798. For anyone interested in learning what the Eagles are all about and possibly looking to join, members will be on hand to answer questions and give tours.

Also this year the Eagles will hold a yard sale to benefit the local youth. Donated items can be dropped off at the Eagles or call the numbers above.