Once upon a time, we kept our porch lights on. We opened the door even if we didn’t know who rang the bell. And we could always leave the back door unlocked during the day. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Together, we are making that happen.
National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other various community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel and exhibits. https://natw.org/
Local communities here in the Inland Empire are taking it to the streets and engaging with the community. Here is a list of local National Night Out events that you can attend. If there isn’t an event in your city find one near you.
Rialto – National Night Out is a nationwide program co-sponsored by Target where neighborhood watch groups come together one night a year with Target representatives, Police, Fire, School and City officials, to celebrate the concerted effort in fighting crime throughout the year. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm. on Willow Ave./Palm Ave. – between 1st St. and Rialto Ave and will feature six Gourmet Food Trucks (The Grilled Cheese Truck, The Greasy Wiener, Hang 10 Tacos, WTF Pizza, Drive Me Cookie and Suite 106 Cupcake). For more information, please contact Cpl. Nelson at (909) 820-2515.
Fontana – National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. Together, we are making that happen. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other various community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel and exhibits. Fontana Park.
Perris & Menifee – Saturday August 8th at Sky Drive Baseball Park in Perris. Come out for Sheriff Displays, CAL-FIRE & K9 Demos, Games, Food & More……
Murrieta – The Murrieta Police Department would like to extend an open invitation to the citizens of Murrieta to participate in this year’s National Night Out event. The 32nd Annual affair will be held at Town Square Park at the Murrieta Civic Center on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 between the hours of six and nine PM. There is absolutely no charge to attend this event. Public Safety Departments and service organizations, including the Murrieta Fire Department, Code Enforcement, US Border Patrol, California Highway Patrol, Mercy Air Ambulance, the Community Emergency Response Team, Police Volunteer Program, and Michelle’s Place, will have displays and personnel on hand to answer questions. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and pop-up style shades and picnic in the park.
Ontario – Held on July 30th
San Bernardino – Bring your kids, families, friends out to the National Night Out San Bernardino 4-8 p.m. at the Lido Apartments: 1265 Kendall Dr, San Bernardino, Ca 92407. FREE ADMISSION, jumpers for the kids, FREE backpacks/school supplies, resources, food trucks, LOCAL charter and vocational schools. We’ve been a part of San Bernardino for 30 years and we STILL LOVE our Community!
Mira Loma – Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station National Night Out: A great night to get acquainted with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and your neighbors!Tuesday, August 11, 2015, from 5-7 p.m., the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Jurupa Valley Station, will be hosting National Night Out 2015 at the Target parking lot, located at 12471 Limonite Avenue, in the City of Eastvale, CA.
On display will be the Riverside County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad, K-9 Demonstration Team, SWAT Team, McGruff the Crime Dog, the Hazardous Materials Unit, Mounted Posse, CERT Truck and Explorers. CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department will have a ladder truck and paramedic squad at the location. There will be a chance to win a bike from Target in a Basketball Shoot-out! Child fingerprinting, pepper spray certifications (18 and older), face painting, carnival games, a petting zoo, rock wall, and bounce houses will be some of the activities available!
Apple Valley – Super Target, 20288 Highway 18, 5 to 8 p.m. Several activities are planned including an appearance from McGruff the Crime Dog, child fingerprinting, Apple Valley Fire Department, Apple Valley Recreation Department, Apple Valley Police Activities League, CHP and Sheriff’s Department Vehicles on display.
Rancho Cucamonga – Victoria Gardens, 12505 N. Mainstreet, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., K9 demonstrations, LifeStream’s Bloodmobile, document shredding and giveaways from country music radio station 95.1 K-Frog.