National Night Out in Huntley

The "25th Annual National Night Out Against Crime" will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

National Night Out is designed to:

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness.

Generate support, and participation in, local anti-crime programs.

• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.

• Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and working with the police.

These events are scheduled for National Night Out in Huntley:

Covington Lakes will be having a block party at Borhart Park between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Del Webb will be holding a softball game and a subdivision wide block party at Eakin Field, fun begins at 5:15 p.m., game time 6:30 p.m. Citizens First National Bank will be providing hot dogs and beverages. Come on down and support your favorite team and meet your neighbors.

Georgian Place will be having a block party at Parisek Park. The fun will kick off with a decorative bicycle parade at 6 p.m. Then head to the park with a small dessert to pass as well as a family friendly beverage and enter the Baggo Tournament, get your face painted or just relax from 6 to 8 p.m.

Greentrees will be having a block party in the Community Room at 6:30 p.m.

Heritage will be having a block party at Tures Park from 7 to 9 p.m.

Huntley Meadows will be having a Hawaiian themed block party on Preston Parkway at Main Street. Come out and meet your neighbors and bring an appetizer or dessert to pass, your favorite lawn chair and a beverage. Remember to wear something Hawaiian and enter the limbo contest from 6 to 8 p.m.

Lincoln Street will be having a traditional block party with good food and great conversation from 6 to 8 p.m.

Northbridge will be having a block party at Ruth Park. There will be a variety of events including face painting, a children's coloring area, family relay races and more. So bring a dessert to pass and enjoy the fun from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.

Margaret Avenue will be having a traditional block party. Bring a finger food to pass and your favorite chair from 6 to 9 p.m.

Southwind will be having a block party at Weiss Park between 6 and 8 p.m.

Talamore will be having a block party at the Talamore Club House between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Wingpointe will be having a block party at Kiley Park at 6 p.m.

Come out to the events in your neighborhood and "Light it Up. Lock it Up!" Take this opportunity to meet and talk with your neighbors and members of the Huntley Police Department. For more information or to plan activities in your neighborhood, call the Huntley Police Department at (847) 515-5311.