NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
• 7500 Maple Avenue • Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
August 4, 2008 (3:45 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The City of Takoma Park Police Department would like to encourage you to attend one of the City's annual National Night Out Activities at three different locations. Remember, August 5 is National Night Out, a nationally recognized celebration. National Night Out is a time for community members to come out of their homes, meet their neighbors, local police officials and other governmental representatives.
Takoma/Langley Crossroads:
The Maryland International Corridor CSAFE, in collaboration with various organizations and agencies, will host "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT" in the Takoma-Langley Crossroads on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 8011 New Hampshire Avenue (in the parking lot adjacent to the McDonald’s and former Toys R’ Us building).
Representatives from Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, the City of Takoma Park, non-profits and local businesses will be in attendance the evening of the event.
National Night Out activities will include music, raffles, games, face painting, moon bounce, and other children’s activities, a candlelight vigil (8:30 pm) and ice cream. Participants will also be able to view the police and public safety vehicles on display from the Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and Takoma Park Police Department. FREE CHILD INDENTIFICATION SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE!
Key sponsors of this important annual event will include El-Zol 99.1 FM Radio and local businesses and organizations, including but not limited to McDonald’s and Home Depot. County elected officials, Police Officers, and representatives of County and municipal agencies are also planning to attend. It is expected that up to 500 people will be in attendance.
For more information at this location contact CSAFE at 301-439-0971 or 301-439-0972.
Essex House: 7777 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland:
While the City of Takoma Park Police will be participating in all events, they are the lead organizers and hosts for the “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” at the Essex House, 7777 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Activities will include food, music, games, face painting, moon bounce, fire department giveaways, other children’s activities, officers on bikes and a K-9 demonstration. FREE CHILD INDENTIFICATION SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE.
For more information at this location contact Ms. Catherine Plevy at 301-891-7142 or 240-338-2901.
Metro Station:
SafeTakoma, Inc., a cross-jurisdictional, community-focused, crime prevention initiative, supported by the Takoma Park Police Department and the Metropolitan Police Department, are pleased to announce their hosting of “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” for August 5, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in a central place at the Takoma Park Metro Station. We are fortunate to have police presence from the three jurisdictions at this event. There will be officers on hand to provide commuters with safety information. Additionally, Safe Takoma expects to introduce its Whistle Program and pass out whistles as part of a pilot program for commuter safety. We expect merchants from the areas to be present, along with food, ice cream and various activities for the children.
Please join us to increase the community’s awareness of crime prevention. The purpose of this event is for citizens to celebrate their community and take steps to make neighborhoods safer for everyone!
For more information at this location contact rmiller@safetakoma.org.
Posted by Plevy at August 4, 2008 03:42 PM