National Night Out

Raptor · #1 08-03-2008, 03:10 PM

We are looking to get the word out for National Night Out - Tues, 8/5 6pm - 8pm. Woodshaven-Kruse Park on Darley Rd in Claymont.

Please pass the information on to as many of your neighbors as possible, we would really appreciate it!!!

We will have some very nice prize packets, each on will include at least one $25.00 gas card.

We have received coupons, Gift Cards/certificates. These will all be included in prize packets. Everyone receives a free ticket for the prize packet raffles, we have hot dogs, drinks, snacks and other goodies. We will send the bad guy out in space (ballons), children's train, bouncy fish pond, etc. State & County Police & Claymont Fire Company will participate.

Parking with shuttle available at Darley Road School. Parking also available at Brandywine Little League field on Darley Road.

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RosaM68 · #2 08-03-2008, 03:20 PM

Thanks for the reminder Raptor. Seaford usually does a National Night out also.

motherof3 · #3 08-03-2008, 05:50 PM

That sounds cool Raptor. I'll try to make it and bring the kids. We're you involved in planning this event? We used to do a lot of community stuff in our area, but it's dropped off and the big debate at our community meetings is will events like the one your community is doing bring in a "bad element". Our older community leaders are afraid to do anything like this for fear it will attract the "wrong" kind of people. Personally I've of a mind that more community involvement is a great thing. When I was president of our local elementary PTA I tried for years to get the whole community more involved. We did accomplish some great events fro the kids, but the current PTA isn't continuing the effort. So frustrating. I've been thinking of getting more involved with our community center. I think the "Night Out" is a fabulous idea. Please let us know how it turns out. Thanks so much for the information!!

kittykat · #4 08-03-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by motherof3

That sounds cool Raptor. I'll try to make it and bring the kids. We're you involved in planning this event? We used to do a lot of community stuff in our area, but it's dropped off and the big debate at our community meetings is will events like the one your community is doing bring in a "bad element". Our older community leaders are afraid to do anything like this for fear it will attract the "wrong" kind of people. Personally I've of a mind that more community involvement is a great thing. When I was president of our local elementary PTA I tried for years to get the whole community more involved. We did accomplish some great events fro the kids, but the current PTA isn't continuing the effort. So frustrating. I've been thinking of getting more involved with our community center. I think the "Night Out" is a fabulous idea. Please let us know how it turns out. Thanks so much for the information!!

My vote is MOM of 3 for President...c'mon who is with me?

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motherof3 · #5 08-03-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kittykat

My vote is MOM of 3 for President...c'mon who is with me?

No no no and NO! lol Being in charge SUCKS!

Raptor · #6 08-04-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by motherof3

That sounds cool Raptor. I'll try to make it and bring the kids. We're you involved in planning this event? We used to do a lot of community stuff in our area, but it's dropped off and the big debate at our community meetings is will events like the one your community is doing bring in a "bad element". Our older community leaders are afraid to do anything like this for fear it will attract the "wrong" kind of people. Personally I've of a mind that more community involvement is a great thing. When I was president of our local elementary PTA I tried for years to get the whole community more involved. We did accomplish some great events fro the kids, but the current PTA isn't continuing the effort. So frustrating. I've been thinking of getting more involved with our community center. I think the "Night Out" is a fabulous idea. Please let us know how it turns out. Thanks so much for the information!!

There's probably a closer one to you in Newark...I think there's one at Banning Park and another at the Iron Hill-Glasgow Park. I'm on the Northern District Advisory Council which ties to community policing...the "element" isn't going to be out with cops, politicians, firefighters, and such in the vicinity...for those that think that the "law" will be occupied at the event, it's actually a false assumption - the officers at the event are on overtime (ours are being paid by our State Senator, Cathy Cloutier - out of her own pocket)...increased patrols are actually occurring in the more "troublesome" areas.

motherof3 · #7 08-05-2008, 12:56 AM

Cool! Thanks for the info Raptor. Is there a web site or anything that I can get on to see what will be going on more locally?? I think this is just great.

Raptor · #8 08-05-2008, 10:08 AM

You can check out Welcome to National Night Out - America's Night Out Against Crime, which will provide a contact in your area (I'd assume someone on the Newark Police force). WDEL also has been promoting it for the last two days...1150AM WDEL • WDEL.com • Dependable News, Delaware's Views

motherof3 · #9 08-05-2008, 12:04 PM

Thanks Raptor!! I think we'll try to get to the park on 40. It's closer to us.

motherof3 · #10 08-05-2008, 09:34 PM

Thanks again Raptor. My best friend and I took our kids to the park on Rt 40. It was a very nice evening. My younger daughter got to go through a helicopter that landed in the field. With that and the great playground they have there we had a great night with the kids. Thanks for letting me know about it!

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