By Margot Ashley | On Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, communities around the nation and in Canada will come together to celebrate police and community partnerships! And Lilburn is no different.
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SafetySmart Lilburn is seeking volunteers to help in planning, recruiting and implementation of the August 2 National Night Out. Exhibitor information will be available after April 15 at www.safetysmartlilburn.org or www.cityoflilburn.com. The initial volunteer planning meeting will be held on Sunday, April 10 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Linda at info@safetysmartlilburn.org.
National Night Out provides an opportunity for local residents to get to know their law enforcement personnel in a casual atmosphere, learn about many aspects of safety and resources in Gwinnett County, reduce crime and enjoy time with friends and neighbors in the last days before school starts up.
Held on the first Tuesday of August, the event is observed in all 50 states, as well as in U.S. territories, military bases and Canadian cities. Small and large events occurred in 16,000 communities reaching 38 million people in 2015.
For the seventh consecutive year, the Lilburn Police Department and SafetySmart Lilburn Inc. have teamed together to sponsor this FREE public event in Lilburn City Park from 6 to 8:30 p.m. On the first Tuesday in August. This year’s event will have new interactive games with local law enforcement personnel in addition to the great exhibits and presentations of previous years.
Last year over 2,000 people attended National Night Out in Lilburn to show support for law enforcement, learn about community and personal safety, and take a stand against crime. And everyone had a great time meeting and mingling with their Lilburn neighbors! Over 85 exhibitors, including non-profit and civic organizations, local businesses, law enforcement and fire, and government entities, were on hand to bring knowledge, information, food, activities and entertainment to the public.
This year, Lilburn plans to add several new participants to that list. There will be information and activities for your entire family to enjoy. Check out:
- Police vehicles, motorcycles and equipment from several Police Departments;
- See a Gwinnett County Fire Department fire truck and other fire equipment;
- Watch K-9 Demonstrations, always a hit with the kids;
- See the Georgia State Patrol Helicopter, which lands and takes off during the event;
- See the Gwinnett Bomb Squad Robots in Operation;
- Build a Home Depot Load ‘n Go Truck;
- Decorate cookies;
- Explore the Georgia Fire Smoke House (for kids of all ages);
- Learn about local businesses and resources in the community;
- Sample food from local restaurants, at no charge;
- Gather safety and security information;
- Listen to music;
- Enjoy games on the field; and
- Win door prizes.
The City of Lilburn hopes that you will join us for this year’s National Night Out in Lilburn City Park for what is sure to be a great time!
But if you can’t be there, SafetySmart Lilburn encourages you to be visible in your neighborhood that evening. Turn on an outside light/porch light from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Organize a get-together with neighbors, take a walk, go visit a neighbor, sit on your porch or play outside with the kids. Show criminals that Lilburn supports law enforcement and that we are watching over our neighborhood and community.
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