Phoenixville To Hold Annual National Night Out In August

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The annual Phoenixville National Night Out festivities are just a few days away.

The crime-fighting, community-building, police-relations, festival-atmosphere event will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Grace Crossing Community Church from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

There will be live music from local bands, including "Karn Evil Four," "Smoke and Mirrors," and "Who Need Nigel?" There will also be arts and crafts stations, face paintings, games for children, and various exhibits from local organizations.

Members of the Phoenixville Police & Fire Departments, Trappe Ambulance, PA National Guard, Friendship Fire Company Diving-Rescue Unit, Chester County Station 77 will be in attendance along with representatives from the Chester County Sheriff’s Department.

National Night Out takes place across the nation and was first introduced by the National Association of Town Watch in 1984.

The church is located on the intersection of Gay and Church Streets.

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