Crime & Safety
"National Night Out" on Oval Tonight
Movie under the stars, bands and prizes just part of the carnival fun of "National Night Out," an event hosted by the police to raise awareness about anti-crime and drug efforts.
Crews were busy readying the Oval for tonight's festivities as part of Livingston's second annual "National Night Out," which is slated to begin at 5 p.m..
"National Night Out" is held in various towns across the country, with the purpose of bolstering support for local anti-crime efforts and to strengthen police-community partnerships.
Various activities will be held on the Oval, including a special appearance by McGruff the Crime Dog. Some others include:
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Free refreshments, inflatable rides, face painting, balloons and carnival games and DJ entertainment.
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Performances by three local bands: Local Heroes, Someone Say Something, and 2 Man Trio.
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Safety/security demonstrations by the Livingston Police Department, Livingston Fire Department, and Livingston First Aid Squad, the FBI, the Montclair State University K-9 unit, and the West Caldwell Fire Department's fire safety house.
A helicopter from the Atlantic Health Care Air One will land on the Oval.
Water slide ride for children; activities at the West Essex YMCA, blood pressure monitoring by the Livingston Nursing Division; displays from the American Red Cross, LYCS, Livingston SYL Services; New York Sports Club; Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts; McManus Locksmiths and Supreme Security; auto styler Sonny Croughn and his custom trike, DARE 2B BAD.
Passport to prizes and raffles.
Children's poster contest based on the theme: "Give neighborhood crime and drugs a going away party."
Organizers are asking that people bring one new toiletry item to donate to Livingston's Human Services Department.
Also, to prepare for the night, the Livingston Public Library will close at 4:30 pm (but restrooms will be open to the public during the evening). To learn more, call Gary Mankowitz at 973-535-2947 or email atgmankowitz@livingstonnj.org. Also, click here for more details.
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