Lima Safety City is continuing its nearly 50-year tradition of teaching more than 300 children each summer about personal, home, traffic, outdoor and school safety. Former graduates now return as volunteers, helping ensure the long-running program continues to serve the next generation of local children.

Registration for the Lima Noon Optimist Safety City Summer Academy opens March 27, offering a free safety education program for children ages 5 to 9. Organizers say spots fill quickly, with 12 sessions planned throughout the summer.