National Night Out - Suffolk, VA

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In 2010, Suffolk is on course to have its largest Night Out event ever! Although National Night Out is officially on the first Tuesday evening of August, there are many National Night Out events planned throughout the year leading up to the big event. The National Night Out Committee, in partnership with the Suffolk Police Department and the Suffolk Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney, is determined to be number one again (for the 3rd year in a row!) in our population category for 2010.

— 2010 National Night Out Events —

T.G.I.F./National Night Out Duck Race
Friday, June 25, 2010
5:30 – 9:00 pm
Constant’s Wharf Park & Marina. Kick-off your weekend with a T.G.I.F. Party complete with a Duck Race on the lovely waters of the Nansemond River! “Shake your tail feathers” to the sounds of Slapwater, sponsored by Parks & Recreation. Visit the National Night Out 2010 Display Tent to get your free ticket to participate in this “wacky” race! Free treats and balloons for the kids. Printable Flyer (1.8mb)

T.G.I.F./National Night Out Self-Defense Exhibition
Friday, July 23, 2010
5:30 – 9:00 pm
Constant's Wharf Park & Marina. Start your weekend with a T.G.I.F. party and take pleasure in the sounds of Strictly Bizness, sponsored by Parks & Recreation. During the band's break, fine-tune your self-defense skills with a dynamic demonstration by karate classes from Triple T Sports, sponsored by the National Night Out 2010 Committee. Be sure to stop by the NNO tent for giveaways, safety info and a list of participating communities in this year’s event! Printable Flyer (2.58mb)

National Night Out Sunday
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Join together as one and pray for our youth, communities, our military and
the law enforcement officers who protect us. Printable Flyer (1.64mb)

National Kids’ Day/Pre-National Night Out Pep Rally
Sunday, August 1, 2010
2:00 – 5:00 pm, Constant's Wharf
Fun for the entire family in this joint endeavor by Suffolk Parks & Recreation and the National Night Out 2010 Committee. Keeping with our theme of “A Safe Odyssey ” our local Public Safety Partners will be out in full force with Child Safety Seat Inspections, K-9 and bicycle safety demos, state-of-the-art Child Identification Program, and lots of helpful safety information. All activities are FREE and include bounce house, clowns, face painting, arts and crafts, old-fashioned sack races, pie eating contests, DJ, local youth entertainment, and much more! Printable Flyer (3.5mb)

THE BIG NIGHT: National Night Out 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
5:30 pm, King's Fork Public Safety Center
Help us bring the first-place trophy back for the 3rd year in a row! Our citizens will be joining over 35 million people nationwide in this 27th anniversary celebration in the fight against crime! Even if you can’t attend a community event, you can still turn on your porch lights as a sign of solidarity. Remember, an alert and cooperative neighborhood is the best defense against crime! For more information, contact Diana Klink, Media & Community Relations Manager, 514-4104.