Neighborhoods throughout Aurora, Naperville, Oswego, and other surrounding communities are planning events to celebrate National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 6.
National Night Out culminates annually on the first Tuesday in August in an effort to enhance the relationship between neighbors, public safety officials and city officials while focusing on strengthening a true sense of community.
• “National Night Out in Aurora is a night to unite,” said Cheryl Maraffio, the City’s Neighborhood Groups Manager. “This one evening provides both an opportunity to connect with neighbors and a foundation to build upon for future neighborhood-based and community-wide initiatives.”
Aurora’s National Night Out events are held in various neighborhoods throughout each of the city’s ten wards. Each celebration encourages residents to come outside and spend the evening getting to know their neighbors, community partners, public safety, elected and city officials. This year, one of Aurora’s largest and oldest National Night Out celebrations, at Georgetown Park by the GRENO neighborhood group, will celebrate its 15th year anniversary.
For more information, including a citywide map of National Night Out events, at www.aurora-il.org/1796/National-Night-Out
• Naperville’s popular National Night Out kick-off celebration at Centennial Beach, 500 W. Jackson Avenue, will feature swimming, games, giveaways and entertainment. There will be a limited amount of free food and beverages available, as well. A donated personal care item, baby care product or household item to benefit Family Shelter Service will get you in for free! The suggested per-person donation value is $3. Standard pool entrance rates apply without a donation.
For more information about Naperville events go to thevoice.us/national-night-out-kick-off-august-5-in-naperville
• Neighbors throughout Oswego and across the Nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on their front porch lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and law enforcement. The Oswegoland Park District will be the host and the community is invited to an evening that includes frolicking at the Prairie Point Park Splash Pad, 4120 Plainfield Road, Oswego from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6. The Park District will provide hot dogs, games, and fun!
For more information about Oswego go to thevoice.us/national-night-out-community-building-in-oswego-outside