It’s time to make plans to give crooks a going away party.

On Tuesday, August 5 from 6-10 p.m. Redmond will be participating in the 25th Annual National Night Out against crime. This is a great opportunity for you to gather those in your neighborhood, build community, and take a stand against crime.

All over the country there will be thousands of crime prevention block parties, cookouts, ice cream socials, and dessert parties. Get your neighborhood involved and receive a visit from special guests who will be visiting various parties throughout the city including police officers, police K-9 team, McGruff the crime dog, firefighters, Mayor John Marchione, City Council members, and more.

National sponsor Target will also be sending employees to various events.

Register your neighborhood soon by calling (425) 556-2545 or by email at jbove@redmond.gov.

Information needed includes:

1. Contact person, address, email, and phone number

3. Exact location of the event (specific address, in a cul-de-sac in front of a house, etc.)

4. Start Time

5. End Time

6. Event type (pot luck dinner, ice cream social, etc.)

7. Number of children

8. Any specific requests

Forward this information to anyone you know in the area who may be interested in participating.

For more information, visit www.redmond.gov/insidecityhall/police/prevention/NNO08.asp.