National Night Out Returns to Downtown Vernon
(VERNON, Connecticut) – National Night Out returns to downtown Vernon on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021, and the Rockville Community Alliance, Vernon Community Network, Vernon Police Department and more than 40 local organizations have exciting plans.
The event is scheduled for 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Ladd & Hall parking lot in Rockville. The entire community is invited. There will be FREE food and ice cream, FREE school supplies, FREE amusements including a bounce house and a bubble machine, and other giveaways.
People can also receive a FREE COVID-19 Vaccination from Vernon’s nationally-recognized community vaccination program. All three vaccines will be available.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign intended to promote partnerships between police and residents, foster a sense of community and make neighborhoods safer, better places to live.
“National Night Out is a great opportunity for our police officers to meet our residents in a fun, informal atmosphere,” Vernon Mayor Dan Champagne said. “Partnerships make our community strong, and the partnership between our police officers and our residents is good for everyone.”
Newly appointed Police Chief John Kelley will attend along with a team of officers who are looking forward to meeting with residents.
“National Night Out has always been a big deal for the police department and something we look forward to,” said Chief Kelley, who has served with the department for 25 years. “We get to meet and talk with the people we serve, share information, hear their ideas and concerns, and continue to build relationships.”
In addition to meeting with police, community leaders, and social service organizations, residents can learn about programs that are available to the community.
“Bringing families and children together to get to know their police officers builds a sense of community,” said Tom DiDio of the Rockville Community Alliance.
In the event of rain, National Night Out will be moved to Wednesday, August 4th, 2021.
Vernon firefighters and police will bring equipment for a “touch a truck” event for children. Miss Greater Rockville and her Court will also attend.