Get ready, Rio Linda! The annual National Night Out is just around the corner, and it’s your chance to strengthen bonds with your neighbors and local law enforcement. This fantastic community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, all with the goal of making our neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live.
National Night Out is all about enhancing the relationship between residents and law enforcement, fostering a true sense of community, and bringing everyone together under positive circumstances. It’s a nationwide event, with millions of neighbors participating across thousands of communities in all fifty states, U.S. territories, and even military bases worldwide.
A Look Back: The Origins of National Night Out
Introduced in August 1984, National Night Out quickly took root through an existing network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic organizations, and crime prevention associations. The very first event saw 2.5 million neighbors in 400 communities across 23 states come together.
What started as simple front porch vigils and symbolic gestures has blossomed into a full-blown celebration. Today, neighborhoods nationwide host everything from block parties and festivals to parades, cookouts, and various other community events. These gatherings often feature safety demonstrations, seminars, youth activities, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits, and much more.
Rio Linda Elverta’s National Night Out: A Star-Studded Lineup!
This year, the Rio Linda Elverta National Night Out promises to be an unforgettable evening, thanks to the collaboration of numerous local organizations and participants. Get ready to see:
- Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Parks District
- Rio Linda Elverta County Faire
- Rio Linda Online
- Rio Linda High School activities
- Gateway Charter School
- American Legion
- SMUD
- Rio Linda Little League
- Boddie’s Boxing
- Girl Scouts
- Tummy’s
- The Cherrietters Car Club, bringing some fantastic show cars
- Rio Linda FFA
- Rio Linda Lions with the always-welcome watermelon hookup
- And Walmart, supplying delicious Nathan’s Famous hot dogs!
Our local emergency services and elected officials will also be on hand, including:
- Sacramento County Sheriff
- Twin Rivers PD
- Sacramento County Park Rangers
- CHP
- Metro Fire with their Engine 111
- And we’re hoping to welcome Senator Ashby and Supervisor Rodriguez!
The Rio Linda Elverta Neighborhood Association is the driving force behind this wonderful event, with crucial assistance from Rio Linda Online, Twin Rivers Unified School District, and Sacramento Public Libraries.
Don’t Miss Out!
Mark your calendars! Rio Linda Elverta’s National Night Out takes place on Tuesday, August 5th, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Rio Linda Library, located at 6724 6th Street in Rio Linda.
Come on out and be a part of this incredible community celebration!