National Night Out
- public safety events, all over town !
Tuesday, August, 7th - 6pm

National Night Out is an annual event that involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide.

In all, over 34 million people are expected to participate across the entire U.S.

National Night Out is designed to:

* Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; * Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; * Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and * Send a message that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime

Often refreshments will be provided - meet neighbors and discuss local issues and ways to make your area a better, safer neighborhood. The event will also include a community walk down city streets, so don't forget your flashlights!

Hollenbeck Area: There are several National Night Events taking place. There will be a Peace Walk in El Sereno starting at 6 p.m. at the corner of Eastern and Huntington. There are also events taking place at Dolores Mission and Lincoln High School. For more information, call (323) 266-7734. Northeast Los Angeles: There will also be several events going on in the Northeast Los Angeles area. They include a Candlelight Vigil at the Memorial Flag located at 6000 Figueroa Street; a Vigil in Echo Park at 929 Academy Center; and Peace Walks at Cypress and Divine Savior High School. All events will take place from 6 – 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (213) 485-2548.