NORWICH – On Friday, the annual Safe Summer Fun Day will take place at Kurt Beyer Park from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The event is organized to promote family-friendly summer activities in the community.

“It’s to encourage safety in summer activities,” said Catherine Young, a prevention counselor for Chenango County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services.

Young explained that summer can sometimes become a time when people partake in activities that may involve drugs or alcohol. The aim of the event is to showcase activities that can be done safely, alcohol and drug-free, and with the whole family.

“It’s about getting people involved in activities that are wholesome, instead of getting involved in the alcohol and drug scene,” she said.