On Tuesday, October 7, 2008, communities all over Texas will celebrate the "25th Annual National Night Out" (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). In other parts of the country, the event was celebrated on August 5, but we waited for cooler weather!
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to:
Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
In 1984, 400 communities in 23 states participated in National Night Out, 2.5 million people. Participation has grown steadily. Last year, 35.4 million people in 11,310 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide participated in the event. In 2008 over 12,000 communities are expected to take part.
While the traditional 'lights on' and front porch vigils remain a part of NNO, activities have expanded considerably over the years to include block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from police, festivals, neighborhood walks, safety fairs, contests, rallies and meetings.
Click here for suggestions on hosting a neighborhood party.
We've designed a couple of invitations for you to use. Simply click on the links below, fill in the missing information, print out the invitation, and send to your neighbors.
An invitation to recruit people to be on the organization team
An invitation to the event
If you would like to request a police officer and/or a fire fighter stop by and visit your event, please call
972-450-7100.
For further information about the National program, go to www.nationalnightout.org
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Special Events in Addison
Oktoberfest
Addison Circle Park
9/18/2008 to
9/21/2008
ADDISON OKTOBERFEST:
OKTOBERFEST OFFICIAL WEBSITE
When: Thursday, September 18, 2008 5pm – 11pm
Friday, September 19, 2008 5 pm – Midnight
Saturday, September 20, 2008 11 am – Midnight
Sunday, September 21, 2008 Noon – 6 pm
Where: 4970 Addison Circle Drive. Parking located at the northwest corner of The Dallas Parkway and Arapaho Road.
What: An authentic recreation of the Munich Oktoberfest featuring more than 30 hours of continuous family-oriented entertainment. German entertainers in authentic German costumes perform traditional German folk dances, schuhplattling, folk songs, ompah music, sing-a-longs, yodels and more. A special “Oktoberfest” Lowenbrau Oktoberfest Beer is served along with several types of German sausage, sauerkraut, strudel, giant pretzels and more. There are carnival rides, midway games, children’s entertainment, petting zoo, 5K run, pony rides and more.
Cost: $5 for ages 4 and older
Oktoberfest 5K and 1 Mile Run for the Children
Addison Circle Park
9/20/2008, 8:00 AM to
9/20/2008, 11:00 AM
WHAT: A 5K and one-mile fun run held in conjunction with the Addison Oktoberfest that benefits Wipe Out Kids' Cancer pediatric cancer research at Children's Medical Center of Dallas.
WHEN: September 20, 2008
WHERE: Addison Circle Park (4970 Addison Circle). Parking at NW corner of Dallas Parkway and Arapaho.
COST:
$10 for the one mile Fun Run
$18 for the 5K pre-registration
$20 for 5K race week registration
$25 for 5K race day registration
For more information, visit www.oktoberfest5K.com or call 214-987-4662
Shakespeare Dallas Presents THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Bowl at Addison Circle Park
10/15/2008, 6:00 PM to
10/19/2008, 11:00 PM
WHAT: Shakespeare Dallas brings Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice to Addison Circle for a suspenseful comedy of greed, vengeance, and love under the harvest sky.
WHEN: October 15-19, 2008
6:45 pm - Member Entry
7:00 pm - Advance Ticket Entry
7:30 pm - General Admission Entry
8:00 pm - Curtain
WHERE: Bowl at Addison Circle Park (4970 Addison Circle Drive). Parking off of Festival Way at Addison Rd.
COST: $10 adults / $7 seniors; children 12 and under are free
For more information,visit www.shakespearedallas.org
http://www.addisontexas.net/
Addison Circle Park
9/18/2008 to
9/21/2008
ADDISON OKTOBERFEST:
OKTOBERFEST OFFICIAL WEBSITE
When: Thursday, September 18, 2008 5pm – 11pm
Friday, September 19, 2008 5 pm – Midnight
Saturday, September 20, 2008 11 am – Midnight
Sunday, September 21, 2008 Noon – 6 pm
Where: 4970 Addison Circle Drive. Parking located at the northwest corner of The Dallas Parkway and Arapaho Road.
What: An authentic recreation of the Munich Oktoberfest featuring more than 30 hours of continuous family-oriented entertainment. German entertainers in authentic German costumes perform traditional German folk dances, schuhplattling, folk songs, ompah music, sing-a-longs, yodels and more. A special “Oktoberfest” Lowenbrau Oktoberfest Beer is served along with several types of German sausage, sauerkraut, strudel, giant pretzels and more. There are carnival rides, midway games, children’s entertainment, petting zoo, 5K run, pony rides and more.
Cost: $5 for ages 4 and older
Oktoberfest 5K and 1 Mile Run for the Children
Addison Circle Park
9/20/2008, 8:00 AM to
9/20/2008, 11:00 AM
WHAT: A 5K and one-mile fun run held in conjunction with the Addison Oktoberfest that benefits Wipe Out Kids' Cancer pediatric cancer research at Children's Medical Center of Dallas.
WHEN: September 20, 2008
WHERE: Addison Circle Park (4970 Addison Circle). Parking at NW corner of Dallas Parkway and Arapaho.
COST:
$10 for the one mile Fun Run
$18 for the 5K pre-registration
$20 for 5K race week registration
$25 for 5K race day registration
For more information, visit www.oktoberfest5K.com or call 214-987-4662
Shakespeare Dallas Presents THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Bowl at Addison Circle Park
10/15/2008, 6:00 PM to
10/19/2008, 11:00 PM
WHAT: Shakespeare Dallas brings Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice to Addison Circle for a suspenseful comedy of greed, vengeance, and love under the harvest sky.
WHEN: October 15-19, 2008
6:45 pm - Member Entry
7:00 pm - Advance Ticket Entry
7:30 pm - General Admission Entry
8:00 pm - Curtain
WHERE: Bowl at Addison Circle Park (4970 Addison Circle Drive). Parking off of Festival Way at Addison Rd.
COST: $10 adults / $7 seniors; children 12 and under are free
For more information,visit www.shakespearedallas.org
http://www.addisontexas.net/
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