8/2/2005
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Mayor & staff to join neighborhoods for ‘National Night Out’ events around the city
INDIANAPOLIS-Mayor Bart Peterson and members of his staff will be attending National Night Out (NNO) activities around the city tonight to support community Crimewatch programs and other crime prevention measures, to listen to neighborhood concerns about crime, and to gather ideas about other ways to prevent and fight crime. NNO is organized locally by the Indianapolis Police Department (IPD).
"National Night Out is one of my favorite events of the year," said Peterson. "Not only is it a time for neighbors to gather together, but it also shows that our neighborhoods are organized when it comes to fighting crime. Community policing is most effective when residents are active and involved in their neighborhoods."
Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils, cities, towns and neighborhoods 'celebrate' NNO with a variety of events and activities such as block parties, cookouts, visits from local police departments, parades, exhibits, flashlight walks, contests, and youth programs.
Mayor’s office staff will be attending the following NNO events:
Mayor Peterson
12-12:15 p.m. Citywide National Night Out Awards Ceremony. Where: City Market.
5:15-5:45 p.m. Haughville neighborhood gathering. Where: 709 N. Haugh St.
6:15-6:45 p.m. Crown Hill Neighborhood Association block party. Where: 3400 N. Boulevard
Deputy Mayor Melina Maniatis Kennedy
12-1:30 Citywide National Night Out Event. Where: City Market.
5:15-5:45 p.m. Haughville neighborhood gathering. Where: 709 N. Haugh St.
6:15-6:45 p.m. Crown Hill Neighborhood Association block party. Where: 3400 N. Boulevard Pl.
Deputy Mayor Jane Henegar
7-7:30 p.m. Woodruff Place Ice Cream Social. Where: 735 Woodruff Dr. E.
7:45-8 p.m. John H. Boner Multi Service Center Ice Cream Social. Where: New Life Manor, 1030 N. Beville St. (the event will take place in the rear of building).
Deputy Mayor Steve Campbell
6-6:30 p.m. Fall Creek Place Dinner. Where: 2500 N. Alabama St.
6:50-7:30 p.m. IPD North District Community celebration. Where: Glendale Mall.
7:45-8:15 p.m. Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association event. Where: 3907 N. Washington Blvd.
Beth White, Director of Neighborhood and Constituent Services
5:30-5:45 p.m. Irish Hill/Fountain Square Neighborhood cookout. Where: Fletcher Place Park, 846-50 Fletcher Ave.
6-6:30 p.m. Southeast Community Organization (SECO) Block Party. Where: State & Fletcher Sts., behind School #39
6:45-7:15 p.m. Christian Park Active Community picnic and games. Where: Christian Park Community Center, 4200 English Ave.
7:30-8 p.m. Old Southside Neighborhood Association Chip’N Away Crime. Where: Sacred Heart Church, 1530 Union St.
Kevin Sifferlen, Administrator, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
6:50-7:30 p.m. IPD North District Community celebration. Where: Glendale Mall.
7:45-8:15 p.m. Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association event. Where: 3907 N. Washington Blvd.
Public Safety Advisor Jerry McCory
6-6:30 p.m. Riverside Block Club, Block Party. Where: 1500 Udell St.
6:45-7:15 p.m. Canterbury Neighborhood Association Block Party & Flashlight Walk. Where: Canterbury Park, 5110 N. Carvel Ave.
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