Several Gaithersburg neighborhoods are joining communities across the country to participate in the National Night Out (NNO) Against Crime campaign.
On Tuesday, August 6, these neighborhoods will hold events to increase drug prevention awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs, encourage residents to be involved in their communities, and send a message that neighborhoods and businesses are organized to fight back against crime. The NNO programs help bring together residents, law enforcement agencies, local officials, civic groups, and neighborhood organizations. Participating neighborhoods include:
Bennington (6:30 – 8:30 p.m.) Social event on the Parcel K – large grassy area bordered by Longdraft Rd., Wade Ct., Oak Shade, and East Darby Ct. Meet police officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department and allied agencies. Explore a police cruiser and learn about a wide variety of safety topics all while enjoying family fun activities for all ages including games, giveaways, and more.
Kentlands/Lakelands (6 – 8:30 p.m.) Family fun activities for all ages at the Clubhouse, 485 Tschiffely Square Rd. Meet police officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department and allied agencies.
Montgomery Meadows (5 – 8 p.m.) Social event at the pavilion at Travis Park, 391 Travis Avenue. Meet police officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department and learn about a wide variety of safety topics.
Saybrooke (4 – 7 p.m.) Social event at the pool on Saybrooke Oaks Blvd. Meet police officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department and learn about a wide variety of safety topics.
Casey Community Center (6 – 8 p.m.) Family fun activities for all ages at 810 S. Frederick Avenue. Meet police officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department and allied agencies.
For more information on Gaithersburg’s NNO programs please call the Gaithersburg Police Department at 301-258-6168, e-mail Officer Holly Kramer at [email protected] or visit the City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.