A Surprise Bike Building Event Comes to Colton
Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon
Colton Police Officers gave brief lessons on bike helmets and bike safety before the kids were called to build their own bikes.
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Jimmy Calderilla, 8, gets help from his Honda teammates while screwing on his front tire.
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Jimmy Calderilla, 8, with his Honda Helpers are all smiles as he makes progress toward his brand new bike and screws the front tire.
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Breanna Maturino and her Helpful Honda team member show off her brand new purple bike.
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After helping build their bike, each child was able to pick out their own helmet.
Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon
Santa came a little early this year. Jimmy Calderilla takes a quick break from building his bike to take a photo with Santa Claus.
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Tracy Gulermo of Honda puts on a "Helpful" license plate on Breanna Maturino's brand new bike.
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Nicholas Martinez is all smiles with his parents while building his very own bike.
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Nicholas Martinez gets a little help from his mom Lisa while building his very own bike.
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Honda's Tracy Gulermo pumps air into the bikes so they kids could give them a little test drive.
Photo Courtesy of: Tracy Gulermo
There was also arts and crafts for the kids waiting to build their bikes.
Photo Courtesy of: Tracy Gulermo
While waiting to build bikes, this little community member made some holiday crafts.
Photo Courtesy of: Tracy Gulermo
All the children were able to participate in the arts and crafts at the event. The Helpful Honda team was also at this station helping the kids get creative.
Photo Courtesy of: Tracy Gulermo
It's almost done. Jimmy Calderilla, 8, is anxious to give his bike a test drive.
Photo Courtesy of: Tracy Gulermo
The helpful Honda guy helping out one of the kids try out his bike for the first time.
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