By Sara Beth Williams–
Every year, on the first Tuesday in August, neighborhoods across the country come together for National Night Out. In Citrus Heights this year, there are seven registered National Night Out events planned throughout the city.
C-Bar-C Park: CHASEN which represents Neighborhood Areas 7, 8 and 9, is hosting their annual National Night Out event at C-Bar-C Park on Tuesday evening, beginning at 6 p.m. Activities will include an inflatable slide, balloon animals, face painting, volleyball, cornhole, drone demonstrations, and craft tables, according to CHASEN President Bill Shirley.
The event will also be offering free food, Shirley said, including hotdogs, chili, tortilla chips, watermelon, Leatherby’s ice cream, and drinks. There will also be a dessert potluck and the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band is slated to perform. The event is open to the public and will run from 6-8 p.m.
Ascension Lutheran Church: Neighborhood Areas 2 and 6 are hosting a National Night Out event at Ascension Lutheran Church on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and run until 7:30 p.m. and include games for all ages, face painting, a DJ, a Paw Spa for pets, and Teen Tech Support for seniors. Drewski’s Hot Rod Kitchen food truck will be on site and snow cones and slushies will also be available, said Area 6 Treasurer Ruth Fox. There will also be a Cornhole competition, with prizes for winners, and the Citrus Heights Police Department will be on site demonstrating the use of police drones. Ascension Lutheran Church is located at 7607 Garden Gate Drive.
Sunrise Pointe Apartments: The Citrus Heights Police Activities League (PAL) will be partnering with the Sunrise Pointe community for this year’s National Night Out. Citrus Heights Police Commander Kris Frey said PAL will be hosting an interactive booth featuring a coloring station and a variety of games for children to enjoy. Sunrise Pointe’s management will be organizing a barbecue for all residents and visitors who attend the event. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. and run until 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and will be held at the Sunrise Pointe Apartments, located at 7424 Sunrise Blvd.
According to the city’s website, other events will be held in the following neighborhoods:
- Parkoaks Neighborhood
6031 Ridgeview Ct. || 6-9 p.m. - Lakeview Village Mobile Home Park
6211 Summerset Ln. || 6-8 p.m. - Arborelle Apartments
8007 Sunrise Blvd. || 3:30-6 p.m. - Woodmore Oaks Neighborhood Watch
7-Eleven Store || 5:30-9:30 p.m.
6840 Woodmore Oaks Drive
National Night Out is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. According to Natw.org, National Night Out was introduced in August of 1984 through an already established network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations, and volunteers across the nation. The first annual National Night Out involved 2.5 million neighbors across 400 communities in 23 states.
In Citrus Heights this year, there are seven registered National Night Out events throughout the city...
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