Gearing up for National Night Out
Jul 24, 2024 04:07PM ● By Ornella Rossi
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - On Tuesday, Aug. 6, area communities will come together to participate in National Night Out, an annual initiative aimed at fostering police-community partnerships and enhancing neighborhood solidarity.
National Night Out, established to promote safer and more cohesive neighborhoods, encourages residents to engage with local law enforcement and each other. The event serves as a platform for neighbors to build relationships, discuss safety concerns and collectively work toward creating vibrant and caring communities.
In Citrus Heights, various neighborhoods will host block parties, cookouts and other social gatherings to celebrate the spirit of unity and collaboration. These grassroots events are designed to strengthen community bonds and also to raise awareness about crime prevention and public safety.
“Every year, neighbors nationwide gather on National Night Out to build community with one another and local law enforcement. Citrus Heights Police Department is excited to visit local community events throughout our city again this year to continue building our community-police partnership,” said Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte. “National Night Out gives us the opportunity to connect with residents, neighborhood leaders and families, allowing us to establish a safe and welcoming city for all.”
Community block party attendees are pictured during the 2023 National Night Out celebrations . Photo courtesy of the city of Citrus Heights
If you're planning a neighborhood gathering in Citrus Heights, be sure to invite the Citrus Heights Police Department to join. You can request their participation by filling out the form at citrusheights.net/ no later than 9 p.m. Friday, July 26.
Citrus Heights residents can look forward to a variety of engaging events during National Night Out:
Neighborhood Associations 2 and 6 will gather from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 7607 Garden Gate Drive, Citrus Heights.
Over at C-Bar-C Park, 8275 Oak Ave., Citrus Heights, the CHASEN Neighborhood Area will host festivities from 6 to 8 p.m. Activities include a 24-foot inflatable slide, balloon animals, face painting, drone demonstrations and games such as 9 square volleyball and cornhole.
The Citrus Heights Marching Band will provide musical entertainment, and attendees can enjoy complimentary hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks, and desserts courtesy of CHASEN Neighborhood Areas 7,8,9.
Additionally, Woodmore Oaks Neighborhood Watch will meet from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 7-Eleven, 6840 Woodmore Oaks Drive, Orangevale.
Citrus Heights Police Activities League (PAL) will host its event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.at Sunrise Pointe Apartments, 7424 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights.
