| Author | Message | ||
     Dean L. Naddeo Citizen Username: Mpdsgt294 Post Number: 2 Registered: 7-2006 |
Hello All, The Maplewood Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit will be celebrating NATIONAL NIGHT OUT on Tuesday August 1st, in Memorial Park from 6-9 PM. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is an annual event designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send a message that neighborhoods are organized and are fighting back. ACTIVITIES PLANNED: Refreshments; Free-Throw Contest; Kid Fingerprinting; Child Car Seat Installations; Police K-9 Demo; DJ Music; Skateboard Demo; Fatal Vision Goggles; Awesome Door Prizes; Great Giveaways and much more ! The Event is being supported by many local businesses, so come on down and bring the whole family ! | ||
| Bill232 Citizen Username: Bill232 Post Number: 193 Registered: 3-2003 |
I heard the Sharks and the Jets are coming!!! | ||
| Joan Supporter Username: Joancrystal Post Number: 7916 Registered: 5-2001 |
It is supposed to be extremely hot between 6 and 9 PM this evening. Is this event still on for this evening? | ||
| sac Supporter Username: Sac Post Number: 3637 Registered: 5-2001 |
What sort of refreshments are on the agenda? I.e. can we make a meal of it (always a plus on a hot night when no one wants to cook) or do we need to eat first and just plan on it being drinks and snacks? | ||
| Charlie Citizen Username: Cking27 Post Number: 21 Registered: 3-2006 |
Thanks to all who put time and effort into this evening. This includes all the local establishments that donated to the raffle. The kids had a great time. Special thanks to boy who answered 'ET' and shared his prize. It made my son's night! | ||
| eb1154 Citizen Username: Eb1154 Post Number: 525 Registered: 5-2001 |
Sgt. Naddeo and the rest of the department did a great job. You could see that a lot of effort was put in to this night and that the department cares about the community. Way to go guys. | ||
| joecool Citizen Username: Joecool Post Number: 178 Registered: 11-2001  |
We also had a nice time, even with the heat - thanks to everyone who donated their time, energy, good spirits and to the local merchants who donated some very nice prizes! The DJ was awesome. Thanks MPD for putting together another great community event! | ||
| Dean L. Naddeo Citizen Username: Mpdsgt294 Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2006 |
Thanks for the positive feedback. We are extremely appreciative of all of you who came out and braved the extreme heat- I still can't figure out why the national organization chooses the first Tuesday of August to hold the event! The local merchants and volunteers were also phenomenal. They deserve lots of fanfare. We are already thinking about next year: we know we will need more "real food", and we will probably set up a dunking tank. Any ideas, please let me know. Again, thanks again everyone. Sgt. Dean L. Naddeo | ||
| papayagirl Citizen Username: Papayagirl Post Number: 618 Registered: 6-2002  |
One thought for next year... i saw several big banners hanging up around town that said National Night Out and the date, but there was absolutely no reference to what it was. Was it for kids? Adults? Would there be activities? Food? I had to go online and find the official NNO website for a clue. (Of course, i didn't see this thread at the time.) I know the banners are probably mass-produced that way, but more publicity somehow - or even a website url on the banner - would've been handy. |
