Celebrate National Night Out Tuesday

Since 1984, National Night Out has been celebrated in communities across America. On Tuesday, residents throughout south Placer will celebrate National Night Out in their own neighborhoods with the goal of creating connections between residents and their local law enforcement agencies. "National Night Out is a nationwide, annual event designed to strengthen neighborhood spirit and unity, raise crime-prevention awareness, and develop the partnership between the city and the community," Rocklin Police Department Crime Prevention and Community Programs and Volunteer coordinator Wendy Smith said. Loomis residents can attend Loomis' National Night Out at the Loomis Train Depot at 5775 Horseshoe Bar Road from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. There will be kid-friendly activities and opportunities for residents to establish connections with local law enforcement officers and first responders. In addition, snow cones, hot dogs and a variety of cold beverages will be served. More than 10 Rocklin neighborhoods will host outdoor block parties, barbecues and ice cream socials, according to Smith. Residents in neighborhoods including Mansion Oak Park, Granite Drive, Sierra Meadows, Rocklin Meadows and Stoneridge East Village are hosting celebrations in honor of National Night Out. Throughout the night, Rocklin Police officers and first responders will visit each participating neighborhood during National Night Out between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. "This will be an enjoyable event that provides a great opportunity for (Rocklin) city staff, elected officials, and citizens to get to know each other," Smith added. In Roseville, about 30 neighborhoods will also host celebrations and barbecues while meeting with Roseville Police and first responders. According to Roseville Police Department public information officer Rob Baquera, neighborhoods are free to be creative and customize their events to fit their neighborhood environment. "National Night Out promotes positive interaction between neighbors and law enforcement by coming together over a common goal of reducing crime and improving quality of life," Baquera said. Roseville neighborhoods that are hosting National Night Out events can expect Roseville law enforcement officers to arrive in neighborhoods between 6 and 9 p.m. on Tuesday. "I love visiting neighborhood events on National Night Out because it's awesome to see our community come together with a common goal of reducing crime and strengthening relationships," Baquera added.