Celebrate National Night Out With Public Safety Agencies on Tuesday

National Night Out is coming this Tuesday to several communities in the First District. This popular annual event is a great way to get to know your local police and fire personnel while enjoying an evening of food, fun and entertainment.

Victorville’s National Night Out event is planned from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sunset Ridge Park. There will be over 40 community vendors, and two food vendors, music, vehicle displays, and lots of giveaways.  Welcome bags will be given (limited quantity), and the Victorville Fire Department will be taking sign-ups for tours of the Fire Station. The evening will start with a patriotic opening ceremony and an address from Mayor Debra Jones. Next will be a water balloon toss competition between the Victorville Fire and Police Departments. The MADD crash car will be displayed, and sign-ups will be taken for an upcoming Start Smart new driver class hosted by the Victorville Police Station. Sunset Ridge is located at 12808 Eucalyptus St., Victorville. Please enter the event through the main entrance located near the south parking lot and community center.

Hesperia’s National Night Out event is planned from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Civic Plaza Park. Participants will enjoy safety vehicle tours, live music, food vendors, a free bounce house and much more. The park is located at 15833 Sole Tree Street, Hesperia.

Apple Valley will celebrate National Night Out from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Civic Center Park Aquatic Center. Residents are invited to come out to meet local law enforcement and fire department personnel, along with town departments and local businesses. The park is located at 14955 Dale Evans Pkwy., Apple Valley.

In Adelanto, community members are invited to gather at the Desert View Apartments for a BBQ and fellowship in honor of National Night Out. The event is being co-hosted by Curbside Community Church. The apartments are located at 18414 Jonathan St., Adelanto.

Finally, for our First District residents living closest to Barstow, National Night Out is planned from 6-9 p.m. at Dana Park. Enjoy live music, safety demonstrations, food, games and family-friendly activities! Dana Park is located at 850 Barstow Road in Barstow.

National Night Out is celebrated annually in more than 350 cities in California, and throughout the nation. Details about the event are available at Natw.org.