National Night Out - Calendar of Activities

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. Below are activities scheduled in Washington, DC for Tuesday, August 7, 2012.

First District Activities 

Food, Fun and Community Outreach
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Neighborhood Watch Information; Robbery & Burglary Safety Packets; Hate Crimes Awareness Materials; Free Drawings for Bike Registration Fee with National Bike Registry & Registration for Six-month search of stolen bike with National Bike Registry; Food, Fun and Community Outreach services from DC Government and local non-profit organizations.

Location:   J.O. Wilson Elementary School, 660 K St., NE
Contact:  Carolyn L. Stmith, carolynL.smith@dc.gov, (202) 299-3374

National Night Out Family Movie Night: "Rio"
7:30pm

Event begins at 7:30 pm; film starts at dark. Sandwiches, fruit and refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the NoMa BID. To learn more, visit www.nomasummerscreen.com

Location: NoMa Family Movie Night, First and L Streets, NW

PSAs 101/102

Bike with MPD
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

This ride, hosted by the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District (MVTCID) will begin at 555 Mass Avenue, NW at 6 pm. Join MVTCID for a cookout at Golden Rule Plaza after the ride!

Location: 555 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Contact:  Reñeé J.P. Killian, Director of Operations, MVTCID, 901 4th St., NW. (202) 216-0511

National Night Cookout with MTVCID
7:00 pm

Join the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District (MTVCID) following the "Bike with MPD" event.

Location: Golden Rule Plaza, 1050 New Jersey Ave., NW
Contact:  Reñeé J.P. Killian, Director of Operations, MVTCID, 901 4th St., NW. (202) 216-0511

Second District Activities

Community Safety Awareness Event
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Car seat checks and installations, burglary safety inventory kits, food, fun and entertainment.

Location:  Second District Police Station, 3320 Idaho Ave., NW
Contact:  Officer Rhonda Hardy, rhonda.hardy@dc.gov, (202) 270-2286

Third District Activities

Third District Outreach Event
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Free Bike Registration with National Bike Registry (First 30 Bike Owners.  Must have bicycle & proof of ownership present.) (Stolen Bikes can also be registered with free six-month search from National Bike Registry. You must have police report to register stolen bike.)
• Court Reports: US Attorney's Office
• Court Watch Information
• Hate Crimes Awareness Materials
• Neighborhood Watch Manuals
• Free Ice Cream

Location:  3200 Hiatt Pl., NW
Contact:   Marco Santiago, marco.santiago@dc.gov, (202) 671-6604

Fourth District Activities

4D Celebrates National Night Out
4:00 pm- 7:00 pm

• Free Burglary Safety Inventory Kits
• Orange Hat Registration
• Dog Walkers Club Registration (free dog treats)
• Crime Safety Tips/Handouts
• Free Giveaways
• Food, Fun and Celebration with Neighbors

Location: Emery Rec. Center, 5701 Georgia Ave., NW
Contact: Derek Staten, derek.staten@dc.gov, (202) 270-1640

Fifth District Activities

5D Community Walk, Ride, Skate
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Celebrating Walkers, Riders and Skaters & Community Safety
• Food, Fun and Entertainment
• Free Giveaways
• Court Reports- US Attorney's Office
• Crime Safety Material
• Bike Ride with MPD Bike Patrol Unit
• Free Bike Registration with National Bike Registry (first 25 attendees with bikes & proof of ownership)
• Registration of Stolen Bike Search with National Bike Registry (must have police report)

Location: Metropolitan Branch Trail, S & 4th Streets, NE
Contact: Fayette Vaughn-Lee, fayette.vaughn-lee@dc.gov, (202) 497-0814

Sixth District Activities

Community Celebration with Food, Fun & Entertainment
5:00 pm- 9:00 pm

• National Night Out Community Award
• Safety Handouts & Demonstrations
• McGruff the Crime Dog(c)
• Free Ice Cream
• Nonprofit and local gov't agencies, much more

Location: East River Shopping Center, Benning Rd and Minnesota Ave., NE
Contact: Julia Irving, julia.irving@dc.gov, (202) 489-9942

Sixth District Hillcrest Community

Community Meet & Greet with Food, Fun & Entertainment
6:30pm  - 8:30 pm

Come out and get a hotdog, ask about our Neighborhood Wtch program, meet neighbors and enjoy the fun.  Tribute to Hillcrest Neighborhood Watch Founder, Mr. Dennis Logan  (1925-2012).  

Location: Naylor Gardens, 30th and Naylor Rd., SE
Contact : David Kirkpatrick, davidellery2@hotmail.com, (202) 583-0384

Seventh District Activities

National Night Out Kickoff Event
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Entertainment begins at 5 pm; Speakers will begin at 6 pm

Please join members of the Seventh District Metropolitan Police Department, community members, city and elected officials to kick off the 29th Annual National Night Out, an event celebrated around the nation and on military installations around the world to celebrate community partnerships with law enforcement and public safety efforts that strengthen communities.

Features: Recognition of National Night Out Community Awards, Crime Prevention Initiatives, Health & Wellness Screenings, Safety Demonstrations, Games (Human-size chess), Food, Fun, Entertainment and Lifetime Achievement Celebrating the contributions of the late Chuck Brown.  Free Chuck Brown posters, created for MPD in 2009.

Location:  Anacostia, Public Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd., SE
Contact:  Lendia Johnson, lendia.johnson@dc.gov, (202) 439-5475

Special Liaison District Activities

Special Liaison Division's Night Out
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join the Special Liaison Division for an evening of fun. Members will be cooking hot dogs on the grill, and a moon bounce will be on site to provide entertainment for the kids.

Location: 18th St. and Columbia Rd., NW
Contact:  Sgt. Carlos Mejia. carlos.mejia@dc.gov . (202) 506-0742