Since rain postponed Family Bikes, Boards, and Blades Day last weekend, Newtown Youth Services (NYS) will hold the annual event on Sunday, October 17, from noon to 3 pm.

Check-in, from noon until 2 pm, will take place at Fairfield Hills near the former library parking lot. There are four different bike routes, from beginner to advanced, with an area for rollerblading and skateboarding. There will be free food stops along the way.

The registration fee is $7 for persons over age 13, and $5 for youths 13 and under. All participants will receive a prize. In addition, there will be a raffle with tickets $1 each or 7 for $5. Prizes include a mountain bike donated by Cycle Fitness of Monroe, a skateboard donated by Ski Market, dinner for two donated by Cheffields, and a bag of goodies donated by Bethel Cycle and Fitness.

State Law requires that children under 16 wear bike helmets, but for safety purposes, NYS will require all participants up to age 18 to wear bike/skate helmets.

For more information call Newtown Youth Services at 270-4335. NYS is a non-profit youth service bureau located at 41A Main Street in Newtown.