Celebrate community with National Night Out

Scores of festivities set in Georgetown

  • Isaiah Adams, 3, and his sister Ebony, 6 (behind him) get to sit in a fire engine and visit with Georgetown firefighter Jason Jeffery during National Night Out activities October 2, 2012. This was at a party on West 18th Street in Georgetown, in front of the Boys and Girls Club and the Georgetown Housing Authority, one of several party locations throughout the city. SUN ARCHIVE
    Isaiah Adams, 3, and his sister Ebony, 6 (behind him) get to sit in a fire engine and visit with Georgetown firefighter Jason Jeffery during National Night Out activities October 2, 2012. This was at a party on West 18th Street in Georgetown, in front of the Boys and Girls Club and the Georgetown Housing Authority, one of several party locations throughout the city. SUN ARCHIVE

    National Night Out is approaching.

    Celebrated annually in neighborhoods across the country, National Night Out strengthens relationships between law enforcement and the community. This year, there are 70 parties registered within the Georgetown for Tuesday’s festivities.

    “National Night Out is an annual Community- building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live,” Sergeant Kaytie Kaminski, who works with the police department’s community engagement division, said in a statement.

    “National Night Out enhances the relationships while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances instead of tragic or stressful moments in our lives.”

    Georgetown District 1 Council Member Amanda Parr will again host a National Night Out event in her district from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, at San José Park, 1707 San José Street. Those attending can enjoy free shaved ice from Hula Cowgirl, while tacos from the El Hombre Taco truck will be available for purchase. Picnic blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. Residents are encouraged to walk or bike to the event.

    Representatives from the city and community organizations will be available to answer questions during the event, Ms. Parr said.

    Another neighborhood event is the Morning Star National Night Out & Fall Fest, which takes place from 6-8 p.m. at the community’s amenity center on Ridgeview Court. Neighbors will gather for face painting, balloon twisting and a performance by Angel Garcia. Food will be available for purchase from three local food trucks — Sip & Chip, Food Dood and Hoppy Hydrant.

    The police department expects 3,400 community members to participate in celebrations hosted in neighborhoods including Sun City, Woodlake, Georgetown Village, Wolf Ranch, River Bend and San Gabriel Village, Ms. Kaminski wrote.

    While an official list of events is not available to the public, residents are encouraged to communicate with one another to see if one is happening in their neighborhood.