Kings Mountain Celebrates National Night Out
National Night Out is an annual event designed to strengthen communities by encouraging neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with each other and with the local law enforcement partners. The goal is to heighten crime-prevention awareness, build support and participation in local anti-crime programs and most importantly, send a message that our neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. It’s also the perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbors even better. “National Night Out in Kings Mountain is like an old fashioned block party; an opportunity for the citizens to come out, visit with each other and meet the crime fighters and first responders in our community. We’ll be grilling free hot dogs with drinks and have a few surprises for the children and share ideas on how everyone can play a part in crime prevention,” said Ellis Noell, Director of Special Events for the City. A concert by Southern Experience will begin at 6:30 pm at the Gazebo. Target, a national sponsor, will have drawings for gift cards with additional giveaways. Along with the traditional outside light and front porch vigils, most cities and towns celebrate National Night Out with a variety of special citywide and neighborhood events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, festivals, visits from local law enforcement, safety fairs and youth events. National Night Out, a year-long community building campaign is designed to: (1) Heighten crime prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. For additional information, please call 704-473-8727. Provided by Lynda Matttox
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