Arlington Hts. plans for National Night Out

The Arlington Heights Police Department, Arlington Heights Park District and Target are teaming up to work on the town’s National Night Out 2011 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at North School Park, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road.

The village event has received national recognition for its event in each of the last six years, moving up in the rankings each year.

The village is attempting to fill its prisoner transport with nonperishable food items for the Wheeling Township Food Pantry.

People who attend are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for donation.

The following activities will be part of the event:

Ÿ Illinois CHIP Program, sponsored by the Illinois Masons, will provide parents with a free disc containing their child’s fingerprints, photograph and voice sample. A DNA sample can also be requested.

Ÿ The Arlington Heights Police Department K-9 unit will conduct a full demonstration, which includes bite and drug work.

Ÿ The Arlington Heights Fire Department will conduct a victim rescue demonstration.

Ÿ The Cook County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad will display their equipment, which may include an isolation chamber and robot.

Ÿ The O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission — Outreach Vehicle will be on display.

Ÿ Illinois State Police DUI golf cart course will be one of the attractions.

Ÿ Village of Arlington Heights Engineering Department will sponsor a child fun photo booth.

Ÿ The Arlington Heights Police Department Traffic Unit will demonstrate its motorcycle skills.

Ÿ The American Red Cross is displaying its disaster command post vehicle.

Ÿ The United States Army will be bringing several vehicles and various simulators.

Ÿ The Arlington Heights Park District will provide free beverages and food items, children’s games, business expo and other fun activities.

For details, contact Doug Hajek, with the police department, at (847) 368-5330 or dhajek@vah.com, or Laura Oberg, with the park district, (847) 506-7872 or loberg@ahpd.org.