Neighborhood Night Out will be October 7th

from City of Austin, Austin City News

Only in Texas, Neighborhood Night Out celebrations will shift from August to October this year as a test whether there will be greater participation in cooler weather.

The 25th anniversary celebration will be Oct. 7. National Night Out is designed to:

    * Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness.
    * Generate support and participation in crime efforts.
    * Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community relations.
    * Send the message that your neighborhood is a safe place to live.

To sign up your neighborhood block party as an official NNO site or for more information, go to www.cityofaustin.org/police/nno.htm. To have a chance for police, fire or emergency medical services personnel to stop by your neighborhood, register by 5 p.m. Aug. 25