EVERETT, JULY 24: The Everett Police Department is partnering with the local community for National Night Out Against Crime on August 6 to raise awareness about crime within neighborhoods.
“This annual event is an opportunity to raise community awareness and to build a partnership with law enforcement and neighborhoods, to make our community a safe and wonderful place to live, work and connect with others,” primary coordinator for NNO, Lisa Syravong wrote in an email.
You can register your neighborhood event on the City of Everett website, and choose appearances from city staff, elected officials and public safety crews. Registration must be completed by Tuesday, July 30.
As of July 24, there are six registered events for Tuesday, August 6. All events are open to the public:
- Glacier View Neighborhood
- Info: 5-8 p.m. Rucker Ave. near Emma Yule Park. Family event. Rucker Ave. will be closed for the event.
- Harborview/Seahurst/Glenhaven Neighborhood
- Info: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Upper Howarth Park, 1127 Olympic Blvd. Family event with a scavenger hunt, music, food and more.
- Lowell Neighborhood
- Info: 5-7 p.m. at Lowell Park, 4605 S. 3rd Ave. Family event with food and activities.
- Puget Park Apartments
- Info: 3-6 p.m. at 13004 Meridian Ave S. Leasing Office and Family event.
- South Forest Park Neighborhood
- Info: 6:30-8 p.m. at 4634 Alger Avenue. This is an ice cream social. West parking lot by the garden, near 47th Avenue & College Avenue
- View Ridge/Madison Neighborhood
- Info: 6-7:30 p.m. at Praise Chapel parking lot, 710 Pecks Drive. Family-friendly ice cream social with games for kids.
If you are unable to attend an event, Syravong encourages community members to attend a local Neighborhood Association meeting, get involved with a local Block Watch group, and consider hosting a fun event or activity.
If you live outside of Everett city limits, check with your local law enforcement agency to see if there are community events near you. In unincorporated Snohomish County, the Sheriff’s Office is hosting several National Night Out events.
