WHAT:
National Night Out Kickoff
WHEN:
Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 30
WHERE:
Target store, 7107 Forest Hill Ave.
BACKGROUND:
Richmond Police and Target invite the public to attend a free crime prevention festival as a prelude to Tuesday, Aug. 2, the official National Night Out.
Richmond Police and the Richmond Sheriff’s Office will provide crime prevention information, giveaways and fingerprint identification kits for children accompanied by a parent.
Target will provide free food, fun and a family-friendly atmosphere.
This year marks the 28th annual celebration of National Night Out, when communities across the country come together to give crime a “going-away party.”
In addition, citizens and neighborhood groups may still register their National Night Out event for National Town Watch recognition by contacting the Richmond Police Community Care Unit at 646-7193.
For a list of scheduled National Night Out events in Richmond, visit www.richmondgov.com/police.
