National Night Out Against Crime

OurTown
July 2013
Newsletter of the
City of Watsonville, California
15th Annual
National Night Out Against Crime
T
he Neighborhood Services Division
of the City of Watsonville’s Parks and
Community Services Department, and
the Watsonville Police Department have
begun planning their most popular crime
prevention, education and awareness event.
National Night Out is designed to heighten
crime and drug prevention awareness;
generate support for, and participation
in, local anticrime efforts; strengthen
neighborhood spirit and police-community
partnership; and send a message to criminals
letting them know neighborhoods are
organized and fighting back.
st 6
Augu pm
Residents in neighborhoods throughout
4-10
Watsonville and across the nation are asked
to lock their doors, turn on outside lights,
and spend the evening outside getting to
know their neighbors and police. Many
neighborhoods will host a variety of special
events such as block parties, cookouts,
parades, visits from police and fire fighters,
flashlight walks, contests, youth activities,
and anticrime rallies. Residents will also
have the opportunity to meet and talk with
This year the City will host an array
of popular National Night Out events
throughout the city simultaneously. Last
year alone, 22 neighborhoods joined the
festivities as they rallied, prepared, and
gave crime a going away for good event.
On Tuesday August 6, neighborhoods in
Watsonville will once again join forces
with thousands of communities around the
nation. In all, over 37.5 million people are
expected to participate in America’s Night
Out Against Crime.
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T
he 19th annual Strawberry Festival
will take place on August 3 and
4, from 10 am to 7 pm, in historic
downtown Watsonville. Join us as
Watsonville celebrates its pride and
joy, the strawberry. Experience tasty
food, carnival rides, entertainment
and, of course, strawberry delights.
their Council representatives and discuss
issues in their neighborhood. McGruff, The
Crime Fighting Dog and his niece Crime
Pup will accompany the Watsonville Police
Cadets. They will help spread the word to
children and families that they can help
Take a Bite Out Of Crime.
To learn more about this event, be part
of the festivities or organize a National
Night Out event in your neighborhood,
call Neighborhood Services at 763-5678.
Tamara Vides, Editor
Call 768-3034 with questions or comments.
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Enjoy games and activities, and visit
booths including arts and crafts,
local non-profits, face painting and
much more. Strawberry Lane is back,
featuring all kinds of strawberry
goodies. The stage will be rocking
with live performances by local and
regional bands and performers. The
festival will also host the Strawberry
Crown Criterium, a bicycle race
feat u r i ng world- class cyclist s,
sponsored by Cal Giant.
Come out and join us for a weekend
of family fun. Admission is free. For
more information call 768-3240.