National Night Out events tonight
| 01 Aug 2023 | 03:51
National Night Out celebrations are planned Tuesday, Aug. 1 in Franklin and Newton.
One event is from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Franklin Borough Park, 6 Corkhill Road, near the pond.
Another is from 5 to 7 p.m. at Memory Park in Newton.
There, Snake Oil Willie will provide live music. There will be games and activities, including cornhole, an inflatable obstacle course, a CPR station and face painting.
Atlantic Health System will have a helicopter on display and there will be bike- and car-seat safety demonstrations
Free hot dogs, ice cream and water will be available.
National Night Out is an annual national event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. It was started in 1984.