National Night Out set for Aug. 6
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AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn Public Safety invites community members, families, residents and stakeholders to celebrate the 41st annual National Night Out (NNO) on Aug. 6, 2024.
The City of Auburn will be one of over 16,800 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases participating in this world-wide event. 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.
From 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 6, residents are invited to come together in the field behind Duck Samford Stadium (1623 E. Glenn Ave) to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity.
The evening will feature free food and family-friendly fun for all ages including:
- Local organizations with free community resources.
- Meet and greet with Auburn school resource officers.
- Touch-a-Truck display.
- Auburn Police K9 demonstration.
- Auburn Fire Department fire education.
- Photo opportunities with Sparky the Fire Dog and McGruff the Crime Dog.
- Face painting, music, giveaways and more!
National Night Out is co-sponsored by Auburn Public Safety and nationally sponsored by the National Association Town Watch (NATW), ADT, 7-Eleven, Starbucks, Associa, L.E.A.D. and Swank Motion Pictures.
To learn more about National Night Out, visit natw.org. For event inquiries, email Sidney Hancock at shancock@auburnalabama.org.
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