National Night Out Against Crime set for Aug. 2 in Bothell, Kenmore

Bothell and Kenmore's police departments, plus the Northshore Fire Department, will present National Night Out Against Crime from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 2. The annual crime and drug prevention event will be held in front of the Bothell Police Station, 18410 101st Ave. N.E., and in the Kenmore City Hall parking lot, 18120 68th Ave. N.E.

July 25, 2011 5:05 pm
Bothell Police Department Deputy Chief Henry Simon chats with Marlies Rettenbacher
Bothell Police Department Deputy Chief Henry Simon chats with Marlies Rettenbacher

Bothell and Kenmore’s police departments, plus the Northshore Fire Department, will present National Night Out Against Crime from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 2.

The annual crime and drug prevention event will be held in front of the Bothell Police Station, 18410 101st Ave. N.E., and in the Kenmore City Hall parking lot, 18120 68th Ave. N.E.

National Night Out is an annual national event that is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch as a way to promote citizen involvement in crime and drug prevention activities, strengthen police-community relations and encourage neighborhood camaraderie as part of keeping the community safe.  This will be the 28th anniversary for National Night Out and “giving neighborhood crime and drugs a going away party.”

There will be crime and fire prevention information, children’s fingerprinting ID cards, bicycle registration cards, family resource booths, face painting, activities for children and more. In Bothell, Tweety and The Tom-Cats will play a blend of rock, blues, jump swing and jazz. In Kenmore, there will be free pizza and refreshments.