National Night Out 2022 is a two-day celebration this year! First up, the National Night Out Kickoff Celebration at the Dayton Mall on Saturday, July 30, from noon-4p.m., both inside and outside the mall. The schedule of events is full of new and exciting activities including:
- cruiser car show and contest
- drone demonstrations
- pet a PD canine
- meet the SWAT team
- food, music, games
- bounce house
- dunk tank
- face painting
- balloon art
- costumed characters
Neighborhood block parties are planned for the traditional first Tuesday, August 2. Resident organizers plan everything from a fish fry to potluck meals to entertainment. Township trustees, police officers and fire personnel visit as many parties as they can beginning at 6 p.m. The deadline to register a party is July 12.
National Night Out is a nationwide initiative that strengthens the partnership between police and the community. By getting to know one another better, we can help make our community safer. For more:
