National Night Out National Night Out (NNO) is an annual event, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, that takes place on the first Tuesday in August. Each year, the Metropolitan Police Department actively participates in National Night Out by rallying community members throughout the District of Columbia to join with neighbors and police officers in their PSAs to be a part of this annual event. The National Night Out campaign involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from 9,500 communities from all 50 states, US territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. If you want to get involved in future NNO activites in your community, please contact your local police district, or call Yvonne Smith at (202) 727-8809.   National Night Out 2011 On Tuesday, August 2, thousands of DC residents will join with their neighbors, police officers and other community leaders to celebrate National Night Out. From community cookouts to open houses – block parties, candlelight vigils and athletic events – DC is gearing up for the 28th annual celebration of “America’s Night Out Against Crime.” The citywide kickoff will begin at 6 pm at the Deanwood Recreation Center in the Sixth Police District. In addition to the numerous activities at the kickoff event, communities across DC – in all seven police districts – scheduled NNO events during the late afternoon and evening hours. National Night Out 2011 Flier* District/Time Location Event Contact First District 6 pm - 9 pm Peter Bug Way 13th and E Streets, SE Operation ID:help police recover your property if it's ever stolen. By marking your valuables, you'll make it easier for law enforcement to trace and return your propety in the event of a burglary or robbery. MPD Outreach Table US Attorney Information Outreach Table (Court Report) Food and Fun Activities for Kids, including a moon bounce National Bike Registry and Limited Bike Lock Giveaway DeeJay Carolyn L. Stmith carolynL.smith@dc.gov (202) 489-9533 PSA 102 7 pm Sherwood Recreation Center 10th and G Streets, NE Have fun and meet your neighbors. Remember to turn on your porch lights at 7 PM in support of this event. Light a candle and bring your neighbors together on your block. Say "hi" to a neighbor you don't know -- remember, neighbors need each other. Enjoy food, soft drinks, cake Talk about crime and safety Share ideas Robert Pittman psa102coordinatormpd@gmail.com Second District 5 pm - 7 pm Hearst Recreation Center 3950 37th Street, NW FBI Fingerprinting for Children Burglary Prevention Pens Crime Prevention Information Sign-up for Burglary Prevention Home Checks Temporary Tattoo Artist Moonbounce for Kids Military Drug Prevention Information Tent Officer Rhonda Hardy rhonda.hardy@dc.gov (202) 270-2286 Third District 5 pm - 8 pm Columbia Heights Education Soccer Field 3200 Hiatt Place, NW There will be food and refreshments. Presentations will be made by the Washington Area Bicyclists Association (WABA) on securing your bicycle and by Ace Hardware on securing your home.   Columbia Heights, DC USA and local communities will hold a Community Block Party sponsored by Target. Marco Santiago marco.santiago@dc.gov (202) 671-6604 Latino Liaison Unit 5 pm - 8 pm LLU 1800 Columbia Road, NW The Latino Liaison Unit will hold its celebration of NNO at 18th Street and Columbia Road, NW from 5 PM to 8 PM. The event will feature: Live broadcast from El Sol radio station Family Entertainment Live Music Food and Drinks Giveaways Please Note: Limited parking is available. Use Metro. Mount Vernon Triangle 6:30 - 7:30 pm Community Bike Ride and Cookout Start at: 555 Massachusetts Avenue, NW End at: New Jersey Avenue and K Street, NW MPD and the Mount Vernon Triangle CID will hold a Community Bike Ride & Cookout for National Night Out. The ride will start at 6:00 pm in front of 555 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, and meander through the Mount Vernon Triangle to Golden Rule Plaza at New Jersey Avenue and K Street, NW, where there will be a cookout at 7:00 pm. This is an easy ride and a very fun time! Hope to see you there. Si Kailian niello8@yahoo.com PSA 308 6:30 pm Community Safety Walk New York Avenue and M Street, NW Join neighbors on a walk around the neighborhood to take a stand against crime. Meet in the alley behind the new Yale West building, off 5th Street, NW. Final stop will be The Passenger, located at 1021 7th Street, NW. Rachelle P. Nigro nigroanc2c@gmail.com (202) 670-1732 Fourth District 4 pm - 7 pm Takoma Recreation Center 300 Van Buren Street, NW Community Festival Public Safety Information, Entertainment, Food, Neighborhood Watch Beginners Guide, and Free Giveaways Derek Staten derek.staten@dc.gov (202) 270-1640 PSA 401 5 pm - 8 pm 9th Street and Juniper Street, NW Join other community members of Police Service Area 401 for a night filled with fun, laughter, and excitement for all ages. Moon bounce, food and fun, surprises and much more! Tom Black (202) 291-4791 Fifth District 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm CAPS Charter School (Old Armstrong School) 1400 First Street, NW Car Seat Safety Checks Identify Block Captains  (Informational Literature) Safe Seniors (Safety Information) Zumba Dancing Workshop on Community Impact Statements (USAO) Bike Ride on Metropolitan Branch Trail and Safety Information (Ride starts at 7 PM) -- meet at 4th and S Streets, NE Court Watch seminar by community leader Kathy Henderson Fayette Vaughn-Lee fayette.vaughn-lee@dc.gov (202) 497-0814 PSA 502 6 pm - 9:30 pm Turkey Thicket Recreation Center 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE Come out for a Movie on the Green at Turkey Thicket. There will be food and drink before the movie, which will begin at 8 PM outside on the field. Join the officers of PSA 502 as they interact with the community, cook, and end the evening with a movie for the kids. Lt. Edward Bernat edward.bernat@dc.gov (202) 698-0275 Sixth District 5 pm - 9 pm NOTE: Entertainment begins at 5 pm Speakers will begin at 6 pm Deanwood Recreation Center 1350 49th Street, NE     NATIONAL NIGHT OUT KICKOFF The National Night Out Kickoff will feature anti-bullying presentations, tai chi demonstrations, water safety information, bicycle safety demonstrations, and senior line dancing. The event will "give neighborhood crime and drugs a going away party" as it helps to launch events across the District.   Julia Irving julia.irving@dc.gov (202) 489-9942 East Washington Heights Baptist Church, Alabama Avenue and Branch Avenue, SE Hillcrest Community Civic Association and PSA 606 are sponsoring a NNO at the East Washington Heights Baptist church on the corner of Alabama Ave. and Branch Ave SE. All are welcome to come out and share public safety concerns with your neighbors and our 6D MPDC police. You are encouraged to wear a HCCA T-shirt and ride your bicycle. Don’t forget to turn on your outdoor and front porch lights as a symbol of unity in the fight against crime that night. David Kirkpatrick davidellery2@hotmail.com 7 pm Fairlawn Park Good Hope Road and Minnesota Avenue, SE PSA 607 will celebrate America's Night Out Against Crime with safety information, refreshments, music and more Pat Jones PJones2006@aol.com Seventh District 5 pm - 9 pm Behind Simon Elementary School (Oxon Run Park) Community Baseball Game and Block Party including moon bounce for children, deejay, food, and public safety information on burglary prevention Lendia Johnson lendia.johnson@dc.gov (202) 439-5475     Previous National Night Out Successes Recognition for Past National Night Out Events * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF). A PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF Reader or Learn More About PDFs.