The “31th Annual National Night Out” (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event is scheduled to take place nationwide on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. We cordially invite you to attend and participate in this event at 7:00 p.m., Town Square, Veteran’s Memorial Park, East Meadow Avenue and Prospect Avenue, East Meadow.
Sponsored by Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves and the Nassau County Police Department, National Night Out is designed to: 1) heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; 2) generate support for, and participating in, local anticrime efforts; 3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and 4) send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
The event will feature the Nassau County Police Department Young Explorer Program, HealthFirst/New York, Nassau County Police Department R.E.A.C.H. (Return Every Adult & Child Home) Program, Information on Megan’s Law, Child I.D. Kits, the Amateur Observer’s Society of New York and a Demonstration by the Nassau County Arson Robot.
Educational literature on Child Safety, Personal and Property Safety, Internet Safety and Drug Prevention will be available. Representatives from the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management and members of the Nassau County Police Department will also be on hand to answers questions on public safety. A question and answer period will follow, concluding with a candle lighting ceremony.
Rain or Shine. Light refreshments will be served. Balloon animals, entertainment by Annabel’s Entertainment and ices, popcorn and cotton candy will be on hand for the kids (and adults) to enjoy.
For additional information, contact Presiding Officer Gonsalves’ office at (516) 571-6213, ngonsalves@nassaucountyny.gov or go to the National Night Out web site: www.nationalnightout.org