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National Night Out is a community event focusing on crime prevention and drug activity, held the first Tuesday of August every year. The 22nd annual event this year was held Aug. 2.
National Night Out is designed to heighten community awareness of crime and drug prevention; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
In Mid-County, Argay, Parkrose Heights, Parkrose, Maywood Park, Glenfair, Wilkes and Russell neighborhood associations organized and planned events this year.
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| Russell and Wilkes neighborhood associations organized and held a joint National Night Out party this year at Wilkes Park on Northeast 154th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard. Adults relaxed in the shade while National Night Out organizers called out numbers and raffle ticket holders checked for winning numbers. | At the National Night Out party in August, neighbors from the Wilkes and Russell neighborhoods gather at Wilkes Park in Northeast Portland to enjoy a free buffet featuring items such as hamburgers and spring rolls. | |
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| Glenfair Park at Northeast 154th Avenue and Davis Street was the site for Glenfair Neighborhood Association’s National Night Out celebration. One of the many organized activities for kids featured a good, old-fashioned three-legged race. Pictured from left to right, Sara Johnson and Shane Heino appear to have a leg up on Michael Hoggans and Adrian Williams. | Portland Parks & Recreation Park Rangers were out in force during the 22nd annual National Night Out festivities. Park Ranger Charr Bridge applies a temporary tattoo to five-year-old Graciela Rael at Glenfair Neighborhood Association’s National Night Out event held at Glenfair Park in Portland. Portland Parks & Recreation Park Rangers provide a positive presence in Portland’s parks by meeting park users, monitoring activity and enforcing park rules such as noise ordinances. Rangers observe and report crime and other serious problems to the Portland Police Bureau, and maintain contact with Portland Parks & Recreation maintenance staff. | |
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