Join neighbors, local law enforcement at National Night Out on Aug. 2

Children will have the opportunity to explore police vehicles at National Night Out on Aug. 2. The annual event is sponsored by the police departments of Stow and Munroe Falls and Target.
Children will have the opportunity to explore police vehicles at National Night Out on Aug. 2. The annual event is sponsored by the police departments of Stow and Munroe Falls and Target.

All Stow and Munroe Falls residents are invited to this year's National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The annual event is hosted by Stow and Munroe Falls Police Department with its sponsor, Target. It will be held by Stow Fire Station #1 at 3800 Darrow Road in Stow.

There will be a free dinner, bounce house, slide, police vehicles and a raffle by Target.

National Night Out is an annual event designed to strengthen communities by encouraging neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with each other and with their local law enforcement partners.

The goal is to heighten crime-prevention awareness, build support and participation in local anti-crime programs and most importantly, send a message that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. It’s also the perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbors even better.

For more information, visit nationalnightout.org

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Join neighbors, local law enforcement at National Night Out on Aug. 2