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National Night Out Against Crime in Gaithersburg

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National Night Out Against Crime in Gaithersburg

 

Nine neighborhoods in the City of Gaithersburg are joining with more than 16,000 communities across the country to participate in the 32nd Annual National Night Out (NNO) Against Crime campaign.

On Tuesday, August 4 from 6 to 8 p.m., participating neighborhoods will hold events to increase drug prevention awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs, encourage residents to be involved in their communities, and send a message that neighborhoods and businesses are organized to fight back against crime. The NNO programs help bring together residents, law enforcement agencies, local officials, civic groups, and neighborhood organizations.

Participating neighborhoods include:

Brighton Village Apartments (6 - 8 p.m.) – Event at the Community Pool, 345 West Side Dr.
Kentlands (6 - 8 p.m.) – Activities and information sharing at Kentlands Community Center, 485 Tschiffely Square Rd.
Montgomery Meadows (7 - 8 p.m.) – Community walk and neighbors participating by turning on porch lights.
Parklands (7 - 8 p.m.) – Meet and greet with officer and then community walk. Watkins Mill Town Center, 209 Parkview Ave.
Quince Orchard Park (6 - 8 p.m.) – Outdoor picnic and demonstrations at the Community Center, 500 Highland Ridge Road.
Saybrooke (6:30 - 8 p.m.) – Cookout at the Community Pool, 702 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd.
Shady Grove Village (6 - 8 p.m.) – Cookout in common green area in the center of Story Drive, Gold Kettle and Red Kiln Courts.
Summit Crest Apartments (6 - 8 p.m.) – Information sharing at Leasing Center, 38 North Summit Avenue.
Whetstone Run (6 - 8 p.m.) – Cookout in the 400 block of Belle Grove Road.

Child Identity Kits will be distributed for home use, along with informational brochures.

For more information on Gaithersburg’s NNO programs please call the Gaithersburg Police Department Community Services Officer.  This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement.

Gaithersburg Police Community Services Office
301-258-6168
policeCSO@gaithersburgmd.gov

Tip Line: 301-330-4471

 

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Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Richard Daskam
eXp Realty - Signal Hill, CA
Your Real Estate Consultant

Great information. Thanks for reminding me about this event.

Jul 30, 2015 12:57 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

What a great event, it's such a shame that there always seems to be too much crime in our cities.

Jul 30, 2015 12:59 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, great idea, and know some neighborhoods see more crime than others.  This will bring better awareness! 

Jul 30, 2015 02:03 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, again, for your comments and for your continued support.

Jul 30, 2015 02:13 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

This is a wonderful way to make everyone aware of potential criminal activity.  I like this program and it is a great opportunity to meet neighbors and make friends. A

Jul 30, 2015 03:27 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Roy, National Night out is a wonderful event for communities all over the US to get out and meet their neighbors and local police. I can not remember our neighborhood ever doing this. 

Jul 30, 2015 05:08 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Roy Kelley 

I totally missed if there was anything going on in our area or not yesterday. If there was the publicity was not very good. Certainly a good idea

Jeff

Jul 30, 2015 05:42 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Roy Kelley 

Great program and I will have to see if we have anything in our area. 

Jul 30, 2015 05:57 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Jeff Dowler CRS 

This program takes place next week on Tuesday, August 4th.

Jul 30, 2015 05:58 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Great shout out for the National Night out in your area, Roy. You are a wonderful asset to your community. Enjoy the rest of the day, D. 

Jul 30, 2015 06:20 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Debb Janes 

Thanks for stopping by. As you will be able to tell from the blog I just posted, we have a muggy day in Maryland.

Jul 30, 2015 07:05 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Roy.  Great event to keep our neighborhoods together and safe.

Jul 30, 2015 08:51 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is always good to receive your feedback.

We have a sunny and warm Friday morning in Maryland. 

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.

Jul 30, 2015 11:19 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

This is awesome that neighborhoods are taking crime seriously and banding together. Gaithersburg is so progressive.

Jul 31, 2015 12:11 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Debbie Reynolds 

I hope you have a National Night Out program in Clarksville!

Jul 31, 2015 12:13 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Jul 31, 2015 02:21 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Monday morning to all. We have beautiful weather in Maryland but it will be hot this afternoon. Keep cool and have an outstanding week.

Aug 02, 2015 08:23 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

National Night Out will take place TONIGHT from 6pm to 10pm on the Kentlands Clubhouse Lawn.This event is one of the very first events that have been organized as a joint venture between the Kentlands and Lakelands community with the help of several businesses in the Kentlands business district.

 

The following is a brief description of some of the events that will take place that night:

 

6pm - 8pm

Information Stations - There will be information and appearances made by local government officials, local organizations, National Night Out national level sponsors and mascots.

  • City of Gaithersburg Police Department - Meet McGruff, the Crime Dog
  • State's Attorney's Office
  • Mayor & City Council Members
  • MCPAW (Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being)
  • Nextdoor - You heard all about it from your neighbors NextDoor. Learn more about how to join the virtual exchange of information in your community.
  • Associa Supports Kids (ASK) - Take a picture with Scout. Associa is a National Sponsor of National Night Out and will be providing giveaways and Child ID kits, while supplies last.
Scavenger Hunt Pick up your first clue from the Clubhouse Lawn at the Associa Supports Kids table (Blue and 
Yellow Balloons) 
 at 6pm and go on an adventure business to business around the Kentlands to solve the National Night Out message. Once you gather all of the pieces, head back to the Kentlands Clubhouse lawn with the message solved. Winners will be announced at the Glow in the Dark party on the lawn at 8pm. There may be goodies to pick up along the way, so you won't want to miss this excursion.

 

Doggie Social - Stop by the "Doggie Social" with your furry friend! We will have goodie bags and dog friendly ice cream, while supplies last. All pets must be on a leash at this event.  

 

Traditional Kentlands Root beer Floats - Free traditional root beer floats will be made for a limited time only! 

 

The following food vendors will be present selling food:

  • Crepes A-Go-Go
  • Potomac Pizza
  • Sweetz Cheesecake
  • Zeeburger

Mystery Tastings - If you like WINE, head over to Pinky & Pepe's Grape Escape for a short adult friendly game. If you prefer BEER, make your way to Boulevard Tavern for a mini beer game strictly for those 21 and older.

  

8pm - 10pm

Glow in the Dark Party - Glow Sticks, Glow Paint, Glow Batons!

Announcement of Scavenger Hunt Winners

Aug 04, 2015 07:21 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We lost our internet connection for almost a full day after a Monday afternoon storm. So, I am a bit behind.

Jul 18, 2017 01:05 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Be well prepared for very hot weather.

Monitor those at high risk.
Extreme heat can be hazardous to your health and although anyone can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others. Those most at risk for heat-related illnesses include children, older adults, those that work or exercise outside and those with pre-existing medical conditions. Elderly or disabled residents in Montgomery County in need of a free fan can call 311 for information.

Jul 21, 2017 08:52 AM