For some people, National Night Out is tonight, August 4th, but, Tuesday, August 5th is National Night Out - at least in Pasadena it is and at http://www.nationaltownwatch.org/nno/ . It's a night when people all over America will be turning off their televisions and getting outside to mingle with their neighbors. Local Police Departments urge residents to take part in this unique drug-and crime prevention event sponsored annually by the National Association of Town Watch and local Target Stores. The whole premise is meant to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police and community partnerships while helping to raise awareness of local anti-crime and anti-drug programs and let those criminals know that "our neighborhoods won't tolerate crime".

In my neighborhood there will be a big gathering at Loma Alta Park. The Sheriff's Department will be on hand for demonstrations and to answer questions about how neighbors can become involved with keeping their homes and neighborhood safe.

I'll be having some BBQ Turkey Burgers served up for my neighbors on the "Alameda Freeway", but it will be in my long driveway and front yards. I hope people can be swayed away from the television for only a couple of hours to meet and greet one another!

So...how will YOU be joining in on the National Night Out?