National Night Out is coming to a neighborhood near you
Country-wide event promotes police partnerships with the community
Nate Peterson/Vail Daily archive
National Night Out is a community initiative to build stronger and safer neighborhoods and to create good relations between local law enforcement and the people they serve. Started in 1981, National Night Out brings together people from all corners of their communities for block parties, music, cookouts, safety demonstrations, displays and more. The event is held in most areas throughout the country on the first Tuesday in August. Here’s what’s happening in your neighborhood.
Vail
The Town of Vail Police Department will host two events, one at Pitkin Creek Park Condos bus stop area in East Vail and the second at Stephens Park in West Vail. Bring out your friends and neighbors and get ready to chow down on free burgers and hot dogs cooked by Vail’s Finest from 5-7 p.m.
There will also be an opportunity to enter a charity drawing for a Weber Genesis E-325 grill (valued at $829). Donated by Ace Hardware in Vail, the proceeds from this drawing will benefit SpeakUp ReachOut, the local nonprofit that provides educational programs and information on suicide prevention. Other activities include:
- Demonstrations by Vail’s K9 officers
- Kids activities
- Information on preventing fraud
- Tips on protecting against gear theft
Minturn
The town of Minturn and the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office will serve up free food from Rocky Mountain Taco and beverages from Mountain Beverage and Swire Coca-Cola while supplies last. The event will go from 5-8 p.m. at Little Beach Park and Amphitheater. Other activities include:
- Live music with Pat Hamilton
- Face painting
- Emergency vehicles on display
Avon
The Avon Police Department will host three different celebrations of neighborly fun in The Aspens Community Park in Avon, Eaglebend Drive at EagleBend Apartments and O’Neil Spur Park in Wildridge from 6-8 p.m. Come and meet ambulance, fire and police personnel as they cook up some goods on the grills. Other activities include:
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- An inflatable bounce house
- Music
- Raffle prizes
Edwards
The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office has teamed up with the Edwards Metropolitan District to bring the National Night Out festivities to Freedom Park. Enjoy free hot dogs and drinks from Mountain Beverage and Swire Coco-Cola from 5-8 p.m., while supplies last. If the weather permits, look to the skies for a Classical Air Medical helicopter landing. Other activities include:
- Live music with Dustin Lucas
- A bouncy house
- Emergency vehicles on display
Eagle
Brush Creek Park in Eagle will play host to this year’s National Night Out and will give you a chance to celebrate our communities and promote safe neighborhoods from 5-8 p.m. Other activities include:
- Free food cooked up by area emergency service providers
- Games and activities for the kids
- Mix and mingle with local first responders
Gypsum
The town of Gypsum and the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office will offer free hot dogs, churros from El Bajon food truck and drinks from Mountain Beverage and Swire Coca-Cola while supplies last at the Lundgren Amphitheater in Gypsum from 5-8 p.m. Other activities include:
- Live music with the Johnny Schleper Band
- A bouncy house and face painting for the kids
- Emergency vehicles on display
- Helicopter landing, courtesy of HAATS (High-Altitude Aviation Training Site), weather permitting
