The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, in 1984 began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. NATW’s National Night Out program culminates annually, on the first Tuesday of August (In Texas, the first Tuesday of October).
NATW’s Executive Director, Matt Peskin introduced National Night Out in 1984.The first National Night Out took place on Tuesday, August 7th 1984. That first year, 2.5 million Americans took part across 400 communities in 23 states.
The seed had been planted.
National Night Out now involves over 37.8 million people and 16,124 communities from all fifty states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide.
The traditional “lights on” campaign and symbolic front porch vigils turned into a celebration across America with various events and activities including, but not limited to, block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from emergency personnel, rallies and marches, exhibits, youth events, safety demonstrations and seminars, in effort to heighten awareness and enhance community relations.
Schuylkill County communities are involved as well
Mahanoy City
7PM - 9PM at the Canteen Building - 20 E. Centre St.
Free hot dogs & soda, Meet with our officers...child fingerprinting, safety information....
SPCA and their Humane Officer will also be there with information and I believe they are bringing some of their already
adopted dogs. They will also be helping the police department introduce a new program. (you will have to come find out what it is)
Dog licenses will be sold for those of you who may have forgotten to get them this year.
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There may be other communities involved as well and planning events and we just aren't aware. Please share any other events with us and we will gladly share them. Check with your local borough or township office to see if they have anything planned.