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 several registered National Night Out events planned throughout the city. All events take place on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Starting times vary.
Foundation Christian Church: CHASEN which represents Neighborhood Areas 7, 8 and 9, is hosting their annual National Night Out event at Foundation Christian Church on Tuesday evening, beginning at 6 p.m. Activities will include a jazz performance from high school students, volleyball, corn hole, face painting, balloon creations, and more.
The event will also be offering free food, including hotdogs, salad, watermelon, popcorn, snow cones and more. Foundation Christian Church is located at 7800 Wonder St.
Ascension Lutheran Church: Neighborhood Areas 2 and 6 are hosting a National Night Out event at Ascension Lutheran Church for the second year. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and include games for all ages, face painting, a boune house and music. Snow cones and slushies will also be available. Citrus Heights Police Department will be on site. Ascension Lutheran Church is located at 7607 Garden Gate Drive.
San Juan Park: Councilmember Porsche Middleton is leading a Pokémon Go in the Park event on Aug. 5 from 5 PM to 7 PM as part of this year’s National Night Out celebration. The event is free, and will include food and a special twist for fans of the popular phone gaming app, Pokémon Go, such as community challenges and giveaways. San Jun Park is located at
Lichen K-8: The Northwest Neighborhood Association (Neighborhood Area 1) is hosting a National Night Out gathering from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Lichen K-8 School. This will be a small, family-friendly community event designed to strengthen neighborhood connections and promote public safety partnerships. They will be offering hot dogs, chips, soft drinks, and water for all attendees, lawn games and activities for kids and families. Kona Ice and other vendors are slated to be at the event, pending confirmation.
Lichen K-8 is located at 8319 Lichen Drive.
Sprouts Farmers Market: The grocery store will be holding a National Night Out event from 6 to 8 and the event will include hot dogs and chips, a pie eating contest, and trivia games for guests to play.
Veteran’s Community Center: Sylvan Old Auburn Road neighborhood Area 10 is partnering with the Veterans Center and the Daughters of the American Revolution for a National Night Out event to be held at the Veterans Community Center. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. and include BBQ food, music and games. The community center is located at 6921 Sylvan Rd.
According to the city’s website, other events will be held in the following neighborhoods:
- Arborelle Apartments
8007 Sunrise Blvd., from 3:30-6 p.m. - Brooktree Park Neighborhood Watch
Brooktree Park, 597 Brooktree Drive
5:30-8:00 p.m. - Crosswoods Homeowners Association
Across the street from 7050 San Altos Circle.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Woodmore Oaks Neighborhood Watch
7-Eleven, 6840 Woodmore Oaks Drive, Orangevale, CA
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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.
*An updated description of the events in Areas 2 and 6 has been added.
