National Night Out Events Tuesday

National Night Out is Aug. 5, and police departments and neighborhood watch groups across the region are hosting fun events to build community involvement — the events also highlight making neighborhoods safer and building relationships with local law enforcement.

In Prince William County, 11 neighborhood watch programs will be participating. Police encourage residents to lock their doors, turn on outdoor lights and spend the evening outside with their neighbors. Check with your community’s neighborhood watch organizers for local event info.

In Manassas Park, the city is hosting a community event from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Signal Hill Park, 9300 Signal View Drive, promising displays by law enforcement, along with ”free food, fun and more.”

The City of Manassas will host its community-wide event from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William Street. The event includes Potter Baseball on the lawn, first-responder demonstrations, food, free Museum admission and more. More info.

There will also be two other community events in Manassas:

Georgetown South
Tues, August 5, 2014
Event 6pm-8pm, Community Walk 8pm-9pm
Georgetown South Community Center, 9444 Taney Rd.

Old Town Station
Tues, August 5, 2014
7pm until --
Community Gazebo, Station Crossing Way and Sanderling Dr.

McGruff at a 2012 National Night Out event Patch file photo.