Neighborhoods throughout Austin are invited to the 28th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday October 4, 2011.
There are two parts to the annual event. From 5 to 7 p.m., there will be a Kick-Off Party at Mueller Master Community, 4550 Mueller Blvd., with FOOD, GAMES and CRIME PREVENTION INFORMATION. This is free and open to all Austinites.
From 7 to 9 p.m., events such as cookouts, block parties and neighborhood walks will occur simultaneously throughout the City of Austin and nationwide. Citizens are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and spend the evening outside with their neighbors, City Council Members, police officers, firefighters, EMS paramedics and Code Compliance.
National Night Out is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness.
- Generate support and participation in crime efforts.
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community relations.
Neighborhood applications are due September 16, 2011. Read the National Night Out Brochure for more information.