06/07/2016
**NATIONAL NIGHT OUT**
On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm, South River Police Department and South River Municipal Alliance will be holding the 8th Annual National Night Out at 7 Acres Park on Kamm Avenue. All residents are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and join the entire community in standing together to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity.
Returning this year are vendor spots for businesses. The cost is $25 per spot. Free spots are available for non-profit or community organizations. All are encouraged to join us and show off all South River has to offer to it's residents. Sorry, no food vendors are permitted. To register and reserve your spot, please use the registration form on the flyer below.
Entry to the event is free. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. The event will also feature giveaways, games, music, a dunk tank, emergency equipment displays, vendors, community organizations, a petting zoo and other activities. *
South River Food Bank will be accepting donations at the event. Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item for donation.
A flyer and registration form is available at the following link:
http://southrivernj.org/notices/National-Night-Out-2016.pdf
Additional parking will be available at the American Legion and Belarusian Hall on Whitehead Avenue. Shuttle buses will be running between these locations and the event.
Shuttle buses will also be available for senior residents of Willett Manor and South River Landing. Please note that parking at these locations is for residents of these buildings only.
ABOUT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT:
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. Together, we are making that happen.
National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other various community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel and exhibits.
* Features of this event are not yet finalized and are subject to change depending on the attendance and participation of various groups and organizations.
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