Schaumburg to Celebrate National Night Out August 2
The Village of Schaumburg is proud to announce its participation in the 33rd Annual National Night Out event, a night where the public is encouraged to meet neighbors as well as some of Schaumburg's first responders and raise awareness about crime prevention and safety in the community.
This year's event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 with Neighborhood Watch Groups, associations and interested neighborhood groups participating. Schaumburg dignitaries and police officials will be visiting various block parties.
"With so much violence occurring in our country and abroad, National Night Out is a great opportunity for the public to meet some of Schaumburg's first responders and show their support for a safe community," said Schaumburg Police Chief Jim Lamkin. "It's also a great way for us to further interact with the community and meet the people we serve on a daily basis to keep our village safe."
As part of the event, participants may receive a visit from the police bike safety patrol, Police K9 unit, a Crash Dummy, McGruff or one of the Schaumburg fire trucks.
The Schaumburg Barn will be hosting a free intergenerational event from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Schaumburg area seniors & teens where attendees can enjoy pizza, ice-cream and bingo. The event, which takes place at 231 S. Civic Dr. in Schaumburg, will also be attended by police and fire officials as well as well as the village's government officials. For more information, contact the Senior Barn/Teen Center at (847) 524-7496.
The public can also attend the free Schaumburg Park District event that will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 at Meineke Recreation Center, 220 E. Weathersfield Way. Schaumburg Police Department officers will be on hand to visit with community members and provide information on crime and drug prevention. Attendees will also enjoy games, a D.J., contests and sidewalk chalk play. Open swim in Meineke Pool will be available from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For additional details, contact the Schaumburg Park District at (847) 985-2143.
Celebrated across the country, National Night Out is designed to heighten drug prevention and crime awareness, generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts, and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships.
The event is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) together with the following businesses:
• Schaumburg area Target stores
• Pepsi Cola of Elk Grove Village
• Derrick Taylor's McDonalds located at Schaumburg, Roselle and Algonquin Roads
• Culver's on Algonquin Road
For more information on National Night Out, contact Crime Prevention Specialist Paula Diaz at (847) 348-7274 or at pdiaz@villageofschaumburg.com.