The Woodlands to join cities nationwide for America’s Night Out Against Crime
On Tuesday, August 1, neighborhoods throughout The Woodlands are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 23rd Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and the Target Corporation and co-sponsored locally by The Community Associations of The Woodlands, will involve more than 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U. S. Territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, more than 34 million people are expected to participate in America’s Night Out Against Crime. National Night Out 2006 is being supported in part by the Target Corporation and the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
From 5 to 8 p.m. on August 1, residents in neighborhoods throughout The Woodlands are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. Many neighborhoods and parks throughout The Woodlands will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from police, flashlight walks, contests, youth activities and anticrime rallies.
National Project Coordinator Matt Peskin said, “This is a night for America to stand together to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity. National Night Out showcases the vital importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight to build a safer nation. On August 1, we invite neighborhoods nationwide to join us in Giving Crime & Drugs A Going Away Party.”
Because The Woodlands has grown so much, residents are invited to celebrate National Night Out with a new twist. Along with individual neighborhood parties, Neighborhood Services will also be hosting “Public Safety in the Park” on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 from 5 to 8 p.m. All residents are encouraged to come meet public safety personnel and greet local community leaders at any of the ten official park locations. Activities will include public safety displays, free hotdogs, drinks, children’s programs and the popular ID the Burglar contest. Community pools will remain open during the celebration so stop by and enjoy the National Night Out fun! Official Park locations are as follows:
Town Center: One Waterway Lofts (Pool-Patio Area)
Alden Bridge: Lakeside Park and Alden Bridge Park
Cochran’s Crossing: Bear Branch Park and Shadowbend Park
Indian Springs: Falconwing Park
Panther Creek: Ridgewood Park
Grogan’s Mill: Sawmill Park
Sterling Ridge: Cranebrook Park
College Park: Harper’s Landing Park
Shenandoah Park: 6 to 9 p.m. - Hosted by Shenandoah Police Department
All community parks will be open for National Night Out activities. In case of inclement weather, call 281.210.3977. For more information, please contact the Community Associations of The Woodlands, Neighborhood Services Department, at 281.210.3800 or visit www.thewoodlandsassociations.org and click on National Night Out.
