Full Notification

There has been a change in location for the Sheldon Park Neighborhood Association's National Night Out event. Please see the updated information below:


NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
AMERICA’S NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME

Take a stand and show your unity in the fight against crime. On Tuesday, August 5, neighborhoods throughout Muskegon are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “31st Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by area police agencies and neighborhood associations, will involve over 16,124 communities. In all, over 37.8 million people are expected to participate in ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime’. NNO 2014 corporate sponsors are ADT, Nextdoor.com, Associa, FunFlicks and Swank Motion Pictures.

National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime 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.

From 7 to 10 p.m. on August 5, residents in neighborhoods throughout Muskegon County and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police.

The local Lowes store is donating a number of light bulbs that will be given away at several of the events while they last. In addition to asking residents to turn on their outside lights a number of neighborhoods are holding special events to bring neighbors together for National Night Out. Most of the neighborhood events are still in the planning stages as of the time this article was written and you are encouraged to contact your neighborhood association to find out the particulars of each event. If you live in the City of Muskegon and do not know how to contact your local neighborhood association, please feel free to contact the Police-Community Coordinator, Mr. Denny Powers at 724-6764.

Those neighborhoods in Muskegon planning events at this time include: Sheldon Park, McLaughlin, Nelson, Oakview, Nims, Angell, Campbell Field, Lakeside, Marquette, Beachwood/Bluffton and Marsh Field.

Many of us have reached the point where we no longer know our neighbors and our own neighborhoods. In order to make our neighborhoods safer, police and residents need to work together. Get to know your neighbors so you will be better equipped to be able to tell when something is out of place or suspicious and know when to call 911. We need a concerted effort if we are going to drive crime out of our neighborhoods. Look out for each other.

Join your neighborhoods in “Giving Crime and Drugs a Going Away Party”.

Event Listing

Sheldon Park Neighborhood's
Going Away Party For Crime
6:00 to 7:30 p.m. August 5

The Sheldon Park Neighborhood Association NNO Going Away Party for Crime will be held on the grounds of Evanston Avenue Baptist Church at the Corner of Evanston and Roberts. There will be food, beverages and entertainment for Sheldon Park Neighborhood residents.


McLaughlin Neighborhood Association
NNO Gathering
6:00 p.m. August 5

The McLaughlin Neighborhood will once again be participating in National Night Out
events. Neighbors are invited to join together at the McLaughlin Community Park starting at 6:00pm, Food will be provided, neighbors are encouraged to bring a dish to pass but it is not required.


Oakview Neighborhood Association
Neighborhood Gathering
6:00- 8:00 p.m. August 5

The Oakview Neighborhood Association is planning a neighborhood gathering for National Night Out for neighborhood residents at the First Wesleyan Church grounds on East Forest Avenue. Refreshments will be available for neighborhood residents. Come meet your neighborhood police officer and your Oakview Neighborhood Association Board of Directors. Plans call for a number of youth oriented activities for youth of all ages.


Nims Neighborhood Association
NNO Event
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. August 5

The Nims Neighborhood Association will be hosting a neighborhood gathering on the grounds of the Watermark Center, 920 Washington on the corner of Washington and Division. The event will include hot dogs, chips and refreshments as well as activities for kids, a craft table sponsored by the Pine Dunes Girl Scouts, music and a bike garden(minor bike repair) and registration, face painting, child fingerprinting, a bounce house and a fire truck. Events are being sponsored by 920, Fatty Lumpkins and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.


Nelson Neighborhood Association
NNO – Neighborhood Picnic/Potluck
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. August 5

The NNIA picnic for Nelson Neighborhood residents is set for, Tuesday August 5, from 6-8pm. They will be holding the picnic at St. Joe's Park on Monroe, between 4th and 5th Streets. Games for kids, hot dogs and beverages will be provided. Bring a dish to pass and be ready for some great neighborhood fun.


Angell Neighborhood Association
NNO
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. August 5

The Angell Neighborhood is hosting a neighborhood celebration at Angel Community Church, 446 Ada Street. Food and fun activities for families will be provided.


Campbell Field Neighborhood Association
NNO
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. August 5

The Campbell Field Neighborhood Association will be hosting a national night out event at Campbell Field for neighborhood residents. There will be hotdogs and chips as well as family friendly activities such as face painting, sidewalk chalk and bracelet making.


Lakeside Neighborhood Association
NNO
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. August 5

The Lakeside Neighborhood Association is planning a neighborhood event at the Pocket Park on Lakeshore Drive from 6 to 8 p.m. This event was still in the planning stages at the time of this notice.


Marquette Neighborhood Association
NNO
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. August 5

The Marquette Neighborhood Association is planning a community picnic at Beukema Playfield.


Beachwood/Bluffton Neighborhood Association
NNO
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. August 5

The Beachwood/Bluffton Neighborhood Association is planning a community open house at the new restaurant at Pere Marquette which is called the Deck. This is in the early planning stages, please contact the neighborhood association for more information.


Marsh Field Neighborhood Association
NNO
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. August 5

The Marsh Field Neighborhood Association will be hosting a pot luck at Marsh Field. Hotdogs will be provided.


Contact Person:

Denny Powers
Police-Community Coordinator
Muskegon Police Department
980 Jefferson
Muskegon, MI 49440 231-724-6764