Friday, July 18, 2014

Richmond City Council encourages groups and individuals to begin planning and to register their National Night Out events now

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.  - www.council.richmondva.gov

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Friday, 18 July 2014

Richmond City Council encourages groups and individuals to begin planning and to register their National Night Out events now

2014 National Night Out is Tuesday, August 5, 2014; Registration deadline is July 24, 2014 for those interested in having a Richmond Police Officer attend their event
         
WHAT        (Richmond, Virginia) -- Richmond City Council encourages groups and individuals to begin planning and to register their National Night Out events for August. This year's National Night Out is date is Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Those planning an event are encouraged to register it using the Richmond Police Department National Night Out Registration Form, at http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/Police/NNO/NNO_Registration.asp (Registration deadline is July 24, 2014 for those interested in having a Richmond Police Officer attend their event). Registration of events helps in creating a list to let residents know where they are being held in their area.

                          Each year many National Night Out events and activities are planned and in neighborhoods throughout Richmond, these events are great way to meet, talk and play with neighbors and enjoy fun-filled family activities. These events and/or activities may include (but are not limited to):
                    
·         Block parties
·         Cookouts
·         Bike rides
·         Walks
·         Kid games
·         Giveaways
·         Free food
·         Entertainment
·         Civic Groups
·         Local Businesses
·         Neighborhood organizations
·         Richmond elected/community leaders
·         Local government departments/Fire and Law enforcement personnel

                             National Night Out is an annual neighborhood crime fighting event that establishes a vehicle for families to come together and focus on fighting crime in their neighborhood through unity and education. The event empowers citizens and strengthens neighborhoods by creating an opportunity for families to visit and talk with civic groups, law enforcement, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials.

                             National Night Out events are citizen-led and include crime prevention activities ranging from turning on porch lights and porch sitting; to block parties and cookouts that include food and games for children.

                             Held each year on the first Tuesday of August, the National Night Out event was established in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch as a program to build neighborhood unity in fighting crime. The event includes participation in all 50 U. S. states, U.S. territories, Canada and U.S. military bases around the world.

WHEN        Begin Planning and Register your event now
                     Event: Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Registration deadline: July 24, 2014 for those interested in having a Richmond Police Officer attend their event

WHERE       Being held in neighborhoods throughout Richmond
                     To register your event online, please visit: http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/Police/NNO/NNO_Registration.asp

WHO         Residents, Civic Groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations, Richmond elected/community leaders, local government departments/Fire and Law enforcement personnel

CONTACT  Each event is organized individually, for more information please contact the Richmond Police Department, at 804.646.4069 or email carol.adams@richmondgov.com
                    

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Steve Skinner
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
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