On August 5th, the community is encouraged to connect with their neighborhood community and finds out ways to participate in the annual National Night Out (NNO), “America’s Night Out Against Crime”. This national observance is an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention, develop police-community partnerships, and send a message to criminals.
The introduction of this program was in 1984 and the 1st organized event took place on Tuesday, August 7th 1984. That year, 2.5 million Americans took part across 23 states.
This year will be the 31st observance of NNO and will involve over 37 million people from all fifty states and U.S. Territories, as well as Canadian cities and military bases worldwide.
National Night Out represents the spirit, energy and determination that make neighborhoods a safer place and sets the tone for safety awareness for the rest of the year.
In Vancouver and Clark County WA this event is organized by each neighborhood with the intension to bring the individuals that live there closer together. Is your neighborhood celebrating National Night Out? Click here and then click on your neighborhood association on the map to find the latest newsletter with information about neighborhood and NNO activities.
Here is what some of the local neighborhood have planned for August 5th:
EVERGREEN HIGHLANDS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Annual potluck picnic. Games, raffle, performance by Northwest Harmony Chorus.
August 5th – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
General Anderson Park
Texas Drive and Burdick Street
Vancouver, WA
CARTER PARK NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Potluck and neighborhood meeting. Free hot dogs, bottled water. Bring dessert or side dish to share.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Carter Park
33rd and Columbia Street
Vancouver, WA
AIRPORT GREEN NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Neighborhood watch hosts ice cream party.
August 5th – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Hearthwood Park
801 N.E. Hearthwood Street
Vancouver, WA
