Vernon's 2023 National Night Out Just Around The Corner

VERNON, CT — It's another year for the annual event that brings the cops, town officials and families together.

National Night Out takes place each year on the first Tuesday in August. It's a team effort staged by the Vernon Community Network, The Vernon Police Department and The Rockville Downtown Association. This year, the event is slated for Aug 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the former Ladd & Hall parking lot at 20 East Main St.

The rain date is Aug. 2 from 5-8 to p.m.

Organizers have always had pride in counting attendance by how many free hot dogs have been served, so. the challenge is on, they said. Other free food includes ice cream. chips and popcorn.

Free school supplies will also be available.

A touch a truck area will be provided by the Vernon Fire Department and the Vernon Police Department.

Miss Greater Rockville and her court will be in attendance.

National Night Out is one of the premier events in the Rockville section of town and more than 1,000 people usually attend. The premise is to bring the community together for a night in a healthy, safe manner in the hope of improving neighborhood relationships.

Most area social service agencies, churches, service-oriented businesses and volunteer groups have found this one of the best times to focus their outreach efforts to interact with community members. National Night Out takes place in communities throughout the United States.

Organizers still have openings for participants. Those interested can contact Tom DiDio at: thomas.didio@snet.net. National Night Out does not charge a fee for booth space, but takes any donation in any amount and/or items that could be used for raffle prizes.

The NNO Mission statement states:

"National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live."