Tuesday: National Night Out in Evanston

Give Neighborhood Crime and Drugs A Going Away Party"Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011, 6-9 p.m. This year we will be celebrating our individual block parties on Tuesday, August 2nd (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.) along with other cities and states throughout the USA.

What is National Night Out? National Night Out is a unique crime prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). It is designed to: heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know the neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

How Can I Get Involved? Traditionally, neighborhoods are asked to turn on their front porch lights as a display of unity. We ask that neighborhoods gather together and

• Plan a neighborhood block party or cookout
• Schedule visits from the local police and fire departments
• Plan a parade or flashlight walk
• Design a float
• Sponsor a youth crime & drug-free activity.

Materials, such as banners, balloons, t-shirts, and other prizes can be ordered through the NATW website at www.natw.org.

QUESTIONS: Contact Officer Loyce Spells at (847) 859-7843 or your P.S.T. Beat Officer at (847) 866-5019. Please make sure you notify your P.S.T. (Problem Solving Team) Beat Officer of your plans. Don't forget to register your block party celebration with Community Strategies at 847-866-5019 or lspells@cityofevanston.org. Leave your name and number and a description of your group plans for the event.