AAA SIOUX FALLS PLANNING BLOCK PARTY SATURDAY

Event will feature free car checks, CarFit checks,
refreshments, giveaways, and drawings for
gift certificates and a Grand Canyon Railway vacation package 

NEWS from AAA South Dakota, Sept. 7 – The largest safety festival AAA has ever put on will be held this Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the AAA office in Sioux Falls, located at 49th Street and Louise Ave. “We’re calling it a Member Appreciation Day party also, but it’s really for anyone who may be interested in AAA,” said Mark Madeja, AAA spokesman. “There’ll be lots of things going on for members and for nonmembers alike – including our safety events. Plus everyone who stops by will get a small, free U.S. flag.”

Vehicle inspections will be conducted to make sure cars are ready for winter, and AAA will offer its popular CarFit program for senior drivers. The first 100 AAA members who arrive will receive free ‘green’ shopping bag. All events are free and open to the public.

A “Thank You, South Dakota” block party will be going on at the same time,withdoor prizes, free refreshments, special offers from some of AAA’s best discount partners, vacation giveaways including a Grand Canyon Railway “Rails to the Rim” package, free goody bags for all AAA members, half-price AAA membership upgrades and half-price associate memberships, as well as exclusive travel and insurance offers.

“We’re excited to be offering two free, vital safety events simultaneously,” said Madeja. “CarFit helps ensure that mature drivers are able to use their car’s safety equipment to its maximum benefit. And it’s especially important to have your vehicle checked now in advance of this winter’s challenging weather. Auto experts from Willie’s Automotive and A+ Towing and Repair - will perform these under-the-hood inspections.”

The AAA office is located at 49th Street and Louise by the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls. For more information, visit www.AAA.com/MemberDay or call the Sioux Falls 49th Street AAA office at (605) 361-2107.