National Night Out Party Guide Includes: National Night Out Letter Keeping it Simple Top 10 Reasons to Host a National Night Out Party Activity Ideas Theme Party Contest Block Party Planning Party Invitation Supply and Registration Day Early Bird Registration Food Drive Photo/Video Release Form
Keeping It Simple We know many neighborhoods have an informal get together for National Night Out and we re glad that you get out and meet your neighbors; taking the first step in crime prevention. Please register your National Night Out get together and let Officer Rogers know that no supplies or public safety visit required, by calling him at (720) 641-1834 or by email at Jason.rogers@cityoflonetree.com It s important to us to have an accurate number of neighborhoods participating in National Night Out; we appreciate you registering your get together.
Top 10 Reasons to Host a National Night Out Party I. Have Fun! II. Meet your neighbors. Neighbor knowing neighbor is the first step in crime prevention. III. Increase the sense of belonging in your neighborhood. IV. Share crime prevention and safety information. V. Create a neighborhood email directory. VI. Start a tradition. VII. Learn about your neighborhood s history. VIII. Discover your neighbor s hidden talents (line dancing, guitar playing, etc.). IX. Networking amongst your neighbors. X. Help strengthening our police-community partnerships.
National Night Out Neighborhood Party Activity Ideas SIMPLE REFRESHENTS Bring favorite snack Coffee, tea and dessert Cookie exchange Fruit and cheese plates Hot dogs and brats Lemonade and cookies Mini-donut stand Popcorn Potluck Pretzels and pop Root beer floats Watermelon GROUP CONVERSATIONS/MIXERS Neighbor of the Year award Oldest resident award Longest resident award Block email list Block history stories Neighbor trivia game Skill swap Talk about crime concerns and keep an eye on each others houses Update block list for people and pets Update block contact list Welcome new residents ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH Bicycle parade/rodeo Sidewalk chalk art Coloring/maze sheet Dime/penny guess jar Duck pond Face painting Games Bounce house Make a banner/mural Piñata Scavenger hunt Skits or talent show ALL-AGES ACTIVITIES Book exchange/swap Live music Plant exchange Ring toss contest Corn hole tournament Tour all the gardens on the block Water balloon fight/toss White elephant exchange CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY Beautify a common area Collect for a food bank Plan a fall clean-up or bulb planting
National Night Out Theme Party Contest Your party will be judged by the photos you submit to Jason.rogers@cityoflonetree.com by Monday, August 10, 2015. Theme Party Ideas: Mardi Gras Luau Carnival Criteria: Use of Theme Creativity Neighborhood Involvement German Festival Crime Prevention Message/Education To enter into the contest please be sure to let Officer Rogers know you are competing, at the time of registration. Winner will receive a Pizza Party for your neighborhood!
National Night Out Block Party Planning We are asking each family to bring: We are glad you can join us for National Night Out on at! Chairs Your own meal to grill A salad or dessert to share with people Your own beverages Your own plates and utensils Do you have any of the following that you could bring? BBQ Grill Table Cooler Do you have a talent (like playing a guitar or teaching country line dancing) or special equipment (like a karaoke machine or a bounce house) that you could share? Please describe below. Please return this form by to: Coordinator name: Coordinator phone: Coordinator address: Coordinator e-mail:
You Are Invited to a National Night Out Party! Date: August 4, 2015 Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Contact: Comments: Lock your doors, turn on your lights and go outside to meet your neighbors!
National Night Out Supply and Registration Day After you have registered your party with Officer Rogers, stop by to get everything you need for your National Night Out Party!! Thursday July 30, 2015 Anytime between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm Lone Tree Police Department 9220 Kimmer Dr, Suite 120 Items may include: Kid Activities Party Invitations Vouchers for ice cream and supplies
National Night Out Early Bird Registration The early bird gets the pizza! Register you National Night Out party by Tuesday, July 14, 2015, to have your name entered in a drawing for a chance to win free pizza and other prizes for your National Night Out party! TWO FAST AND EASY WAYS TO REGISTER YOUR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PARTY: 1. Email Officer Rogers at Jason.rogers@cityoflonetree.com 2. Call Officer Rogers at (720) 509-1189
National Night Out Food and Supply Drive Benefiting Fresh Harvest Food Bank. Collect nonperishable food items at your National Night Out neighborhood party. Drop off collected food items: Wednesday through Friday, August 5-7, 2015 8:00 am to 4:00 pm At the Lone Tree Police Department 9220 Kimmer Dr Grocery Needs: Cereal, Healthy Snacks, Rice, Canned Tuna or Chicken, Canned Beans, Canned Vegetables, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Toiletries (full size) Birthday Bags: Wrapping Paper, Balloons, Banners, Bows, Candles, Cake Mix (Van & Choc), Frosting (Van & Choc), $25 Target Gift Cards, Birthday Plates & Napkins, Gifts (Toys, Games, Crafts) School Supplies: #2 Pencils, Spiral & Composition Notebooks, Pens, Markers & Highlighters, Crayons & Colored Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, 1 Binders & Paper, Scissors & Glue, Pink Erasers, Pocket Folders, Flash Drives
WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM FOR PARENTS OF PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 I affirm and acknowledge that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for the Participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided by the Waiver and Release herein. MEDIA/PHOTO WAIVER: I hereby authorize and give my full consent to the City of Lone Tree and the Lone Tree Police Department and their agents and assigns to take, copyright and/or publish any and all photographs, videotapes and/or film (the Media ) in which I, or my child, may appear while participating in the Program. I further authorize that the City of Lone Tree and the Lone Tree Police Department to transfer, use or cause to be used, the Media in any exhibitions, public displays, publications, commercials, art and advertising purposes, without limitations or reservations. Printed Name of Participant Signature of Participant, Parent or Legal Guardian Date