Event Description:
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
5:00PM to 9:00PM
Munster Community Pool
8837 Calumet Avenue in Munster
Hosted by the Munster Police Department and the
Choice Community Council
Photo taken from above last year's National Night Out Against Crime
The Munster Police Department and CHOICE Community Council would like to encourage all Munster residents to participate in Munster's 19th Annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at the Munster Community Pool, 8837 Calumet Avenue.
This year, residents will be invited to participate in a number of events and attractions centered at community interaction, fun, and crime prevention. A large number of residents, businesses, and community service organizations participated last year, making it one of the best National Night Out events ever.
The following events are currently scheduled for the 2014 National Night Out Against Crime event.
SCHEDULED EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS (Special Event Schedule Further Below):
Win Door Prizes**
The Magic of Steve Kellogg
Free Child Identification Cards
Police, Fire, & Ambulance Equipment & Vehicles
Free Souvenir Photo Booth
VFW/American Legion Exhibit
Regional SWAT Team Exhibit
Citizenship Awards Presentation
Great Food***
Pick Up Crime Prevention Information
*Swimming is free for Munster residents only with state or school ID. Children swimming must be accompanied by a parent. **Door prizes are available to Munster residents 18 yrs old and older. ***Food is available at the pool concession stand at a cost.
Officer James Ghrist presents representatives from Dante's House of Pizza, Pepsi Americas, McDonald's Restaurant, Strack & Van Til's, Jewel Foods, and Miss Print with Citizenship Awards during the 2013 National Night Out event (not pictured: Munster Donut representatives). The businesses were honored for their continued support of the D.A.R.E. Program. Several residents will be honored during the 2014 event.
The American Red Cross "Blood Mobile" on site at a previous National Night Out Event
The Munster Police Explorers will also be sponsoring a blood drive through the American Red Cross. Check back here about how you can pre-register to provide a blood donation. Walk-ups are also welcome that evening. Thank you for your support!
For more information about the National Night Out Against Crime or the Choice Community Council, please contact Officer James Ghrist at (219) 836-6639 or jghrist@munster.org. For more information about how you can help sponsor this year's event, please click here. Thank you in advance for your participation and support. All residents are encouraged to turn on their porch lights in support of this year's event on the night of August 5th.
Ticketing Information:
Entrance into the pool gates for swimming is FREE for Munster residents with state or school ID. Non-residents must pay the usual admission fee to enter the pool gates area. Children swimming in the pool must be accompanied by a parent.
There is NO charge for anyone to participate in the variety of activities that will be taking place outside of the pool gates and throughout the surrounding event grounds. Everyone is welcome to participate.