National Night Out in Erie County is Aug. 2. Here's where you can get in on the fun
The United Way of Erie County since 2004 has supported National Night Out events in high-need neighborhoods including 16 scheduled for Aug. 2 around the Erie area.
The United Way notes "These events seek to promote the spirit of community and encourage everyone to play a role in supporting the education of youth in our neighborhoods. Neighborhood events will feature free food, music and games, along with the opportunity to interact with local police and fire departments."
Find an event near you:
● Wallace Park, East 36th and Wallace streets, 5-8 p.m. Sponsored by Bayside East Side Task Force in partnership with Youth Leadership Institute of Erie and Bayfront Neighborhood Watch.
● Belle Valley Fire Department, 1514 Norcross Road, 5-7 p.m.
● Diehl Elementary School, 2327 Fairmount Parkway, in partnership with Mercyhurst University, 5-7 p.m.
● East Middle School, 1001 Atkins St., 4-7 p.m.
● Edison Elementary School, 1921 East Lake Road, in partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Erie, 4-7 p.m.
● Elk Valley Elementary School, 2556 Maple Ave., Lake City. Also organized by Elk Valley Elementary PTO, Elk Creek Recreation & Leisure Board, Rice Avenue Community Library and Love Inc. of West Erie County, 5-8 p.m.
● Erie Heights gazebo, off Garden Avenue at West 38th Street. Organized by Erie Housing Authority, YMCA of Greater Erie, GECAC, SafeNet and the Multicultural Community Resource Center, 5-8 p.m.
● Glenwood United Methodist Church, 2931 Myrtle St., 6-8 p.m.
● Greene Township building, 9333 Tate Road. Organized by Greene Township and Kuhl Hose Co., 6-8 p.m.
● Iroquois Elementary School, 4231 Morse St., with Lawrence Park Township, 7-10 p.m.
● McKinley Elementary School, 933 E. 22nd St., with Wilson Middle School, 3-6 p.m.
● Gridley Park, North/South Park Avenue, organized by Our West Bayfront in partnership with Bay and Harbor Neighborhood Association, Boulevard Park Neighborhood Watch, Gateway Neighborhood Association, Erie MLK Center/Bayfront NATO, Garden Court Association, West Bayfront Neighborhood Watch, West Side Saints Neighborhood Watch and YMCA of Greater Erie, 5-8 p.m.
● Perry Elementary School, 955 W. 29th St., in partnership with Erie Free Store, 5-7 p.m.
● Columbus Park, 600 block West 16th Street, Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighborhood Network, 3-6 p.m.
● Caflisch Park, 48 Willow St., Union City, Union City Family Support Center in partnership with Borough of Union City Police Department and Union City Community Foundation, 6-8 p.m.
● Della Bayle Park, North Street, Wattsburg. Organized by Wattsburg Borough, Amity Township, Venango Township and Wattsburg Area Little League, 6-8 p.m.
Also scheduled but not part of the United Way-supported events:
● City Park, Corry, organized by City of Corry Police Department, 5-8 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Erie County locations for National Night Out events Aug. 2
