National Night Out - August 4
Designed to promote family fun and neighborhood unity, NNO also educates residents on crime prevention and safety. It is sponsored by Maine Township, Neighborhood Watch, Cook County Sheriff’s Police, Golf Maine Park District, North Maine Fire District and other community businesses.
Local school children will again be making posters based on this year's theme, "Together We Shine Brighter Than Crime." Winners of the popular poster contest will be announced at the event where prizes will be awarded.
According to Peter Gialamas, the Township Clerk who chairs the NNO Committee, other highlights that evening will include
games, entertainment, raffle prizes, activities, and demonstrations. The event ends with a safety walk through the neighborhood.
Attendees who bring a can or a non-perishable food item, will receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a major prize.
“National Night Out is one of our most special events of the year,” said Maine Township Clerk Peter Gialamas. “It’s a chance for neighbors to come together, connect with local law enforcement and community organizations, and just have fun. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Dee Park.”
National Night Out is called America’s Night Out Against Crime and has grown from 2.5 million participants in its first year to over 30 million in 10,000+ communities and in unincorporated areas such as Maine Township.National Night Out Poster Contest Entry Form