From another press release:
On Tuesday, September 16th, neighborhood associations and neighborhood watch groups in Peoria will host celebrations during the 25th Annual National Night Out (NNO). The City is offering reimbursement of up to $200 for expenses for participating neighborhood associations. Registration forms have been sent to all registered associations and watch groups. The registration form is also available at the City’s website: www.ci.peoria.il.us: Government, H-Z Departments, Planning Department, Neighborhoods, Applications & Forms, or at Planning and Growth Management Department, Twin Towers Building, 456 Fulton St., Suite 402. Registrations are due by September 1, 2008. For information call Steve Fairbanks at 494-8603.
The purpose of National Night Out is to establish neighborly relationships, connect with neighborhood youth, and to strengthen collaboration between citizens and the police.
The traditional date for the annual NNO is the second Tuesday in August. In response to concerns about high temperatures in August, the City conducted a survey in Fall 2007 to gauge support for moving Night Out Against Crime to a later date. Survey results indicated overwhelming support by city leaders, neighborhood associations, and others for moving the event to September 16, 2008.
Our neighborhood always holds an ice-cream social on this night. Last year we had a firetruck and they sprayed all the kids with their fire hoses (and some adults too!) It was a blast. Our council rep (Patrick Nichting) always shows up too and Randy Oliver in past years. It’s a great time and the whole neighborhood looks forward to it every year.