PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On August 7, Calvert County will participate in National Night Out. Sponsored locally by the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) in partnership with the Maryland State Police, Barrack “U” and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office this is a great opportunity for residents to join together to promote the best of their neighborhoods and encourage partnerships with local law enforcement and other local agencies.
Currently, 27 communities will participate in the August 7th event. They include: Bayside Forest, Breezy Point, Calvert Collaborative for Children & Youth (Harriet Brown Community Center), Calvert Pines Senior Center, Carroll Western Church, Chesapeake Ranch Estates, College Station, Dares Beach, East John Youth Center, Long Beach/Calvert Beach, Lower Marlboro, Oakland Hall, Patuxent Palisades/Shores of Calvert, Prince Frederick Village, Prince Frederick Seniors, Calvertowne Town Homes, Queensberry, Symphony Woods, The Meadows, Timberneck, Town of North Beach, Victoria Estates, Western Shores, White Sands and Yardley Hills. “It’s a wonderful night of fun, food and friendship and we encourage residents to join in this community-wide event,” stated Kristen DePhillip, President, CAASA Board of Directors.
National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. National Night Out is the perfect time to meet new neighbors and interact with local community agencies and law enforcement. It is a fun night for everyone to enjoy music, food and games.
CAASA extends its appreciation to SMECO for their financial support of National Night Out. If you need additional information, call the CAASA Office at 410-535-3733. A detailed list of participating communities including times and locations is located on our website at http://www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=186.