Tri-Valley communities can prepare to party during this year’s National Night Out campaign next Tuesday.
Part of a nationwide campaign to strengthen community-police partnerships, National Night Out is an evening of block parties and barbecues on the first Tuesday of August. Originally created in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch to promote greater crime prevention involvement of communities, National Night Out has grown into a celebration of community service, civic pride and neighborhood camaraderie.
The festivities are organized by law enforcement, regional nonprofits, neighborhood watches and other local groups. While registration for holding parties has passed, Tri-Valley communities can prepare for a number of parties and events in their cities.
National Night Out parties in Livermore will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 5). Registered parties in Livermore may be visited by police officers, city officials or other local first responders.
“National Night Out is all about connection,” said Livermore police spokesperson Azenith Smith. “It’s a chance for our officers to meet community members where they are, have meaningful conversations, and celebrate the partnerships that help keep Livermore safe.”
Registration for Pleasanton’s National Night Out closed on July 23 after the police department reached its maximum of 50 registered block parties in just three weeks.
Pleasanton festivities last the longest of any of the Tri-Valley cities, with parties planned to run from 5-9 p.m. Block parties are open to any Pleasanton civilians who want to celebrate crime prevention and will be visited by city officials.
The city of Dublin encourages community members to throw parties with their neighbors, even though the deadline to register with the city was July 18. While non-registered parties will not be visited by Dublin Police, Alameda County Fire, and/or Dublin city officials, they still celebrate National Night Out’s spirit of crime prevention and community. Dublin will be celebrating National Night Out from 6-9 p.m.
National Night Out in San Ramon is co-sponsored by the San Ramon Police Department and various neighborhood watch groups. Festivities will last from 5:30-9 p.m., during which officials urge citizens to lock their doors, turn on outdoor lights, and party with their community.
“Many of our Neighborhood Watch groups are planning special events, such as potlucks, block parties, ice cream socials, and the like,” San Ramon officials said in an announcement. “San Ramon Police and San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District representatives will be visiting registered events during that time, helping you light up the city.”
Danville used a form for National Night Out registration that included specific time slots for Danville police officials to visit registered parties. The official celebration of National Night Out is set to run from 6-9 p.m.
