Communities Plan National Night Out Events

Several area communities, including Lake in the Hills, will celebrate National Night Out today to promote a strong partnership between the communities and their police departments.

National Night Out is a nationwide event providing an opportunity for the community and local law enforcement to come together to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer nation.

Lake in the Hills

Lake in the Hills hosts two days worth of events this week for National Night Out. Block parties will be held throughout the village, and attended by police officers and village officials, this evening from 7 to 10 p.m.

On Saturday, a Community Cook Out will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Safety Education Center, 1109 Crystal Lake Road.

Many static displays and demonstrations, including a simulations booth, station tours, a K-9 demonstration and a chance to participate in the fatal vision golf cart course will be available at the cook out, according to a police department press release. 

Cary

Cary's 3rd Annual National Night Out will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Jaycee Park, behind Walgreens along Route 14, Cary. 

Residents are invited to come out to meet village police officers and other officials. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime an drug prevention awareness; generate support for local anti-crime organizations and send a message to criminals to let them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. 

The night's offerings include:

• Family games
• See a Cary Police Car, motorcycle and State Trooper Cruiser
• Popcorn and sno cones

Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake's National Night Out will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at Three Oaks Recreation Area. The celebration includes food and entertainment such as: 

• Children's Sandcastle Building Competition
• Free Face Painting
• Police and Fire/Rescue Vehicles on Display
• Police Canine Demonstration
• Illinois Wisconsin Search and Rescue Dog Demonstration
• Kid’s Games
• Fire Truck Slide
• Plenty of Food.

The Culver’s food special is a cheeseburger, fries, drink and a cup of custard for $2.50.

Huntley

Sun City’s Neighborhood Watch/Neighbors Helping Neighbors is holding its National Night Out at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.7 at Eakin Creek Field, on Del Webb Blvd., with guest speakers, hot dogs and an Sun City Softball All Star Game, said Ken Andersen, acting president of the NW program.