For many people, summer is the best part of the year and there are so many things that you can do to have fun. A really popular way to have fun throughout the summer is with a boat, especially if you live near a body of water such as a lake or the ocean. With the weather heating up and the days getting longer, you probably cannot wait to actually get out on the water this summer. Before you do, though, there are a few things you should do to your boat to make sure it is as ready for all the fun as you are. Use these tips to get started.

• Get a tune up for your boat. You should make it a habit to get a tune up every single year on your boat and this is the perfect time of year to do it so you always remember. 
• Since you likely did not get your boat out at all in the winter, you will want to check your battery to make sure it is still strong. If it isn’t, make sure you get a new one so you can actually get on the water.
• De-winterize your boat. If you winterized it before the cold weather, be sure to de-winterize it for the summer.
• Make sure you have life jackets and a working fire extinguisher on board just in case you need it.

Even by doing all of these things, if you do not have a good boat insurance policy for your protection, then you are still not ready to get out on the water. Contact us at Front Range Insurance Services today for take a look at some options for you or even take a look at your current policy.

Front Range Insurance Services has been serving the Littleton, Colorado community for over ten years. Jessica Ceriani with her father Donald J. Striplin started the company in 2004. He always taught her the importance of giving back to the community. Donald is a frequent volunteer. Jessica is following along in his footsteps. This father/daughter team is amazing in what they have accomplished together.

Here are some ways to participate in community involvement in Littleton, Colorado:

Volunteer to Help – Volunteermatch.org shows hundreds of volunteer opportunities in Littleton, including fun things like helping the Colorado Wind Ensemble or helping out at the Carson Nature Center.

Help the Littleton City Government – The Bemis Library and Littleton Museum always need some volunteer help. There is also the unique program called the “Snow Squad,” which helps Littleton citizens over the age of sixty by shoveling the snow from their sidewalks when they are not able to do the task themselves.

Help at the Hospital – Littleton Adventist Hospital has plenty of volunteer opportunities. These are especially good for those going into the healthcare field.

Help a Horse in Need – For those who love horses, the place to help by donating money or by volunteering is the Zumas Rescue Ranch. They rescue abused and neglected horses. They bring them back to good health. They have a wonderful program working the horses with children that have learning disabilities and other problems.

Help Pandas – Littleton is the home of Pandas International, an organization dedicated to help preserve Pandas.

Therapy Animals – Denver Pet Partners takes therapy animals into hospitals to improve patients’ emotional well-being and speed recovery.

Summary
There are so many wonderful opportunities to get involved in community service in Littleton. Front Range Insurance Services has a great deal of admiration for those doing volunteer work. We feel that helping others with kindness, including with their insurance coverage, is our mission. Please contact us for any insurance needs.