7/31/2006
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Mayor, city officials to join neighborhoods for ‘National Night Out’ events around the city
INDIANAPOLIS—Mayor Bart Peterson and city officials will be attending National Night Out (NNO) activities around the city tomorrow (Tuesday, August 1) to support community crimewatch programs and other crime prevention measures, to listen to neighborhood concerns about crime, and to gather ideas about other strategies to prevent and fight crime. NNO is organized locally by the Indianapolis Police Department (IPD).
“National Night Out is not only a time for neighbors to gather together socially, but it also shows that our neighborhoods are organized and engaged when it comes to fighting crime,” said Peterson. “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 and department directors will be attending the following NNO events on Tuesday, August 1:
Mayor Peterson
12 - 12:30 p.m. Citywide National Night Out Awards Ceremony. Where: City Market
6:30 - 7 p.m. Butler-Tarkington neighborhood gathering. Where: Andrew Ramsey Park, 310 W. 42nd St.
7:30 - 8:15 p.m. Community Peace Celebration. Where: St. Philip Neri Parish, 550 N. Rural
Deputy Mayor Ellen Quigley
7 - 7:30 p.m. IPD North District - Community Celebration. Where: Glendale Mall, 6101 N. Keystone Ave.
7:45 - 8 p.m. Keystone Monon Neighborhood Partnership. Where: Arsenal Park, 1400 E. 46th St.
Public Safety Director Earl Morgan
12 - 12:30 p.m. Citywide National Night Out Awards Ceremony. Where: City Market
6 - 6:30 p.m. Haughville neighborhood gathering. Where: Christamore House, 502 N. Tremont St.
6:45 - 7:45 p.m. IPD North District - Community Celebration. Where: Glendale Mall, 6101 N. Keystone Ave.
IPD Chief Michael Spears
5:30 – 5:45 p.m. Irish Hill/Fountain Square Neighborhood cookout. Where: Fletcher Place Park, 845 Fletcher Ave.
6 – 6:15 p.m. Eagledale’s National Night Out event. Where: 3179 Eagledale Dr.
6:30 - 6:45 p.m. Neighborhood block party. Where: 35th and Drexel Ave.
7 - 8 p.m. IPD North District - Community Celebration. Where: Glendale Mall, 6101 N.
Keystone Ave.
Mayor’s Public Safety Advisor Jerry McCory
5:30 – 6 p.m. Irish Hill/Fountain Square Neighborhood cookout. Where: Fletcher Place Park, 845 Fletcher Ave.
6:15 - 6:45 p.m. Southeast Community Organization Block Party. Where: State & Fletcher Streets (behind School #39)
Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services Administrator Kevin Sifferlen
6 – 6:30 p.m. Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association gathering. Where: Andrew Ramsey Park, 310 W. 42nd St.
6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Watson McCord Neighborhood Association gathering. Where: 900 Edgewood (next to the Bird Sanctuary)
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. IPD North District - Community Celebration. Where: Glendale Mall, 6101 N. Keystone Ave.
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