Naperville to Celebrate National Night Out with Community Events on Aug. 4 and 5
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~ As the first Tuesday in August approaches, residents of Naperville are gearing up for the annual National Night Out festivities. This celebration of community spirit and anti-crime efforts encourages residents to come together and show their support for local initiatives.

Known as "America's Night Out Against Crime," National Night Out is a nationwide event that aims to raise awareness about drug prevention and crime, promote participation in local anti-crime efforts, and strengthen relationships between police and the community. This year, Naperville will be hosting a variety of events on Tuesday, August 5th, as well as a kick-off celebration on Monday, August 4th.

The kick-off celebration will take place at the Fry Family YMCA and will feature games, giveaways, and activities for all ages. Attendees can look forward to a bounce house, magic act, and the opportunity to interact with police personnel and equipment. Food trucks will also be on site for those looking to grab a bite to eat. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end with a free outdoor movie screening at sunset. Residents are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets for the movie. In case of rain, the movie will be shown indoors. The kick-off event is co-sponsored by the City of Naperville, Fry Family YMCA, Dick's Sporting Goods, Hollywood Palms, and Target.

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On Tuesday evening, 39 neighborhoods throughout Naperville will be hosting their own National Night Out events. These events will include various activities such as bounce houses, ice cream socials, live music, food trucks, cookouts, and kids' parades. City employees from different departments including police, fire, public works, and utilities will also be attending these neighborhood events between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., bringing along cool trucks and equipment to showcase as well as giveaways and information for families.

In addition to these festivities, the City of Naperville has partnered with Metropolitan Family Services for a donation drive. Donations will be accepted at the kick-off event, and neighborhoods are encouraged to conduct their own donation drives in conjunction with their National Night Out events. A list of items currently needed by Metropolitan Family Services' clients can be found on the city's website.

Residents who bring an item to donate to the kick-off event on August 4th will be entered into a raffle for free movie theater admission passes at Hollywood Palms. For more information on National Night Out or any of the activities mentioned, residents can visit the city's website. With so many exciting events planned, Naperville's National Night Out is sure to be a fun and meaningful celebration of community spirit and anti-crime efforts.

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