National Night Out scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 7

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Games and activities at last year’s National Night Out Against
Crime (NNO) included face painting as well as making costumes. Trustee Kimberly
Jones is shown helping one young participant put on a cartoon mask. This
year’s National Night Out will be held Tuesday, Aug.
7, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Dee Park, 9229 Emerson, in unincorporated
Maine Township.

National Night Out Against Crime (NNO) will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Dee Park, 9229 Emerson, in unincorporated Maine Township. Designed to promote family fun and neighborhood unity, NNO also educates residents on crime prevention and safety.

Sponsored by Maine Township, Neighborhood Watch, Cook County Sheriff’s Police, Golf Maine Park District and North Maine Fire District the event also includes a poster contest for grammar school age children who live in or attend school in Maine Township. The theme for this year is Lights On Mean Lights Out for Crime. Winners of the poster contest will be announced at the event where prizes will be awarded.

National Night Out is called America’s Night Out Against Crime and has grown from 2.5 million participants in its first year to over 30 million in 10,000+ communities and in unincorporated areas such as Maine Township. Over the years, Maine Township’s NNO has become one of the premier celebrations of the National Night Out Against Crime, according to Laura J. Morask, Township Supervisor. “I am so pleased we have helped grow and sponsor this event. Our local kids love it, particularly the partnership with schools for the poster contest,” she said.

Other exciting highlights includes a live band called the Renegades who showcase exceptional musical talent from Maine South High School. An exceptional artist named Ben’s Bubble Show will also be in attendance to share some art, science and a touch of magic!