LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Coordinated by local law enforcement to increase and improve police and community partnerships, National Night Out events will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, in Clearlake, Lakeport and Middletown.
National Night Out is a free event open to the public.
The public is invited to come with questions and bring their children to meet first responders in a friendly atmosphere.
The annual event is funded by the local agencies and the generous donations of services, supplies and prizes by local businesses and organizations.
Clearlake will host its event at Highlands Park, located at 14365 Lakeshore Drive, near the newly opened visitors’ center.
The Lakeport event will take place on Esplanade Street between Konocti Avenue and Helena Street and in the adjacent lakeside homeowners’ park.
Middletown's event will take place at the Calpine Geothermal Visitor Center, 15500 Central Park Road.
An array of first responders and local government representatives will be present at the three locations to mingle and meet with community members.
Clearlake
The Lake County Fire Protection District will be attending the Clearlake event if available with an engine, ambulance and personnel.
A bounce house provided by Lopez Jumpers and a raffle will be held for items donated including a girl's bicycle donated by Griffin's Furniture.
Lakeport
Lakeport Police officers and staff, Lakeport Fire Protection District and city officials will be on site to meet and greet local residents.
Free hot dogs and other snacks will be available to the public.
Attractions in Lakeport will include a youth game area and bicycle decorating contest, sponsored by the Lakeport Main Street Association. Youth are invited to bring their bicycles to participate.
Raffle prizes for children and adults will be raffled and Face Painting by Kathy will have a booth providing free face painting.
Middletown
Representatives in Middletown will include the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Cal Fire, Explorers, the Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts.
“This is a great time to get out and meet your first responders and for us to meet you,” Sheriff Brian Martin said.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live according to the National Association of Town Watch website.
National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It also provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
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