The Masonic Lodges in Berrien County will be conducting free Michigan Child Identification Programs in August. The dates and locations are listed below.

Saturday Aug. 1, in Coloma

Host: Coloma Masonic Lodge #162

Event: Coloma Glad-Peach Festival

Location: 262 North Paw Paw Street

Time: 9 a.m. to noon

Note: This event will include the Lions Club providing free eye testing for children with their KidSight Program.

 

Monday, Aug. 17 in Berrien Springs

Host: The Masonic Lodges of Berrien County

Event: Berrien County Youth Fair, Law Enforcement Day

Location: Berrien County Fairgrounds

Time: 4 to 7 p.m.

 

Sunday, Aug. 23, in Buchanan

Host: Buchanan Masonic Lodge #68

Event: Buchanan Faith and Family Day Festival

Location: Buchanan Community Center

Time: 2 to 5 p.m.

Note: This event will include the Lions Club providing free eye testing for children with their KidSight Program.

 

Each child that goes through the process will receive a dental impression as well as a CD containing a photo, video, digital fingerprints and their vital information. Parents or legal guardians of children who participate must be present and fill out a permission slip for the child to receive this service.

Children who have already received the service are encouraged to repeat the process every two years to keep the information in the completed packets current.

The Michigan Child Identification Program provides the family with everything needed for the Amber Alert System. Since 2005 more than 70,000 Michigan children have received this valuable service.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children considers the Michigan Child Identification Program to be one of the most comprehensive of its kind.

For questions or more information about the event you may call (269) 612-7424 or consult the Michigan Child ID website at www.michiganchildid.org.