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July 31, 2015
Three towns will take part in the National Night Out by Christopher Cornell ADVANTAGE EDITOR
A 30-plus-year-old tradition, the annual National Night Out observance is back again, and three area towns will be taking part in the coming days. The first National Night Out took place in August of 1984. That year, 2.5 million neighbors took part, in 400 communities in 23 states. National Night Out now involves more than 38 million people in 16,540 communities in all 50 states, along with U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. “Communities are making a united stand for safer neighborhoods,” said Matt Peskin, creator of the event. “It’s a powerful night which provides tremendous benefits for the entire community throughout the year.” Officials say the goal of the event is to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement, while promoting a sense of community. Archbald The first event will be Wednesday, Aug. 6, 5-9 p.m. at the Athletic Club Field at the end of Export Lane in Archbald, hosted by the Archbald Police Department. This will be their second annual Night Out. There will be a vehicle rescue and other police demonstrations and you can get a look at some of the borough’s emergency equipment. The Lackawanna County Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team will be on hand, along with live entertainment, kids activities and games, raffles and giveaways and food and refeshments. Mayfield The Mayfield Crime Watch will present its fifth annual National Night Out on Thursday, Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m. at the William Walker Hose
At a previous Night Out in Mayfield, a K-9 demonstration was presented.
Co. grounds, 803 Penn Ave. The evening will begin with a parade featuring a variety of first responders from around the county. Activities for the evening include: child fingerprinting, bicycle registration, demonstrations by police, fire police, firefighter; games, food and refreshments. The highlight of the evening will be the first annual “Running of the Ducks,” a fundraiser to support the Mayfield Police. First prize will be $500, with four runner-up prizes. Tickets are $5 each, five tickets for $20. Tickets can be purchased from any Mayfield Crime Watch
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member or at the Mayfield Borough Building. Blakely The Blakely Borough Police Department & Blakely/Peckville Crime Watch will have a Night Out Friday, Aug. 7. A parade will step off at 7 p.m. from the Blakely Hose Co. No. 2, 315 Second St., and will travel up Main Stree to the Blakely Borough Recreation Complex, where the festivities will take place. There will be demonstrations by first responders, free refreshments, face painting, a bounce house and a deejay. For more information, call 570-383-9946.
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