PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – August 6th is National Night Out in Calvert County. Sponsored locally by the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) in partnership with the Maryland State Police, Barrack “U” and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, this is a great opportunity for residents to promote the best of their neighborhoods.
Local agencies will attend the events to share information/resources and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, Barrack “U” and the county’s Fire, Rescue and EMS personnel will be on hand at many of the locations.
Twelve (13) neighborhoods will participate this year.
Bayside Forest
Broomes Island
Calvert Pines Senior Center
Calvertowne
Gray-Ray American Legion Post Huntingtown Citizen’s Association
*Queesberry Community – August 9th
Northeast Community Ctr (Kellam Field)
Oakland Hall
Patuxent View
Prince Fred. Village & Senior Apts. White Sands
Yardley Hills
“Calvert County has participated in National Night Out since the early 1990s and we are excited to continue the event this year.” We encourage residents to join in the fun with music, food and games!” Community coordinators have spent a tremendous amount of time organizing an enjoyable night for everyone”, stated JoAnn Faber Tyrrell, President, CAASA Board of Directors.
National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime 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.
For more information, contact CAASA at 410-535-3733. A detailed list of participating communities including times and locations can be found at Hope4Calvert.org
