July 31, 2013

National Night Out Aug. 6

It is that time of year again to celebrate National Night Out.  This year is the 30th Annual National Night Out (NNO), it is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2013. NNO now involves over 37 million people and 15,000 communities nationwide.  NNO is designed to: Strengthen community spirit and partnerships with local policing agencies; Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods and communities are organized, working together and fighting back to protect their streets.

I would urge everyone to get involved in an NNO event in your area. To find an event or for more information visit http://www.natw.org/  or follow one of the links below for events in cities and unincorporated areas in District 9:

Bellevue
On August 6th From 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM there will be a National Night Out community party at the Bellevue Crossroads Market Place ( in front of the old Circuit City) located on the eastside of Crossroad Mall, 800 block of 156 Avenue N.E. in Bellevue. There will be prizes for the kids, demonstrations by various public safety departments on ways to stay safe, entertainment, food, and lots of fun all designed around a crime prevention/reduction message. Please contact Officer Craig Hanaumi at the Bellevue Police Crossroads Community Station, Chanaumi@bellevuewa.gov or (425) 452-2891 for Information.

Black Diamond
Join members of the Black Diamond Police Department and other local officials for a National Night Out event from 5PM – 8PM at the Black Diamond Community Center located at 31605 3rd Ave. Black Diamond, WA 98010. Call (253) 631-1012 or email ContactUs@police.ci.blackdiamond.wa.us for more information.

Covington
Join your community and your neighbors to show support for law enforcement and community awareness. The City of Covington has 7 confirmed neighborhoods planning NNO events, please contact Police Chief Kevin Klason at (253) 480-2430 or email him at Kevin.Klason@KingCounty.gov  to attend and get involved.

Enumclaw

Kent

Maple Valley
The Maple Valley Police Department National Night Out event is Tuesday, August 6th, at 7:00 p.m., at Glacier Valley Community Park (SE 281 ST / 238 AV SE), join with the community in taking a stand against crime!  Free BBQ hotdogs, Bounce Toys, and more.

Newcastle

Renton

Unincorporated Areas National Night Out Information
King County Sheriff’s Deputies will be out dropping by neighborhood NNO events in their work areas

-Maple Hills Estates – East Renton Highlands
Maple Hills Estates welcomes and invites neighbors to come celebrate the 30th Annual National Night Out (NNO) event on Aug. 6, 2013 at the Maple Hills Park from 5 to 7pm. The park is located at 15256 204th Avenue Southeast, East Renton Highlands, WA 98059. The events and festivities at this year’s event in Maple Hills will include representatives of the King County Sheriff’s Department, East Side Fire and Rescue, multiple local neighborhood block watch groups and a small business expo consisting of various local enterprises eager to participate and support the event. Free food and refreshments will be served, compliments of Cedar Grove Composting, Starbucks & Target Stores.

Please feel to e-mail me at reagan.dunn@kingcounty.gov or call my office at (206) 296-1009 if you have any questions regarding this or any other matter involving county government.

Best regards,

Reagan Dunn
King County Councilmember, District 9