National Night Out 2008

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is observed throughout the nation as a way to say thank you to our policemen and firemen.  This takes place the 1st Tuesday of August each year.  We turn on our front door lights at dusk -- "Lights on means lights out for crime".

Here in Woodland Springs we have observed this evening for the past 10 years with a small neighborhood gathering.  It started out with one on Rolling Springs Dr. W., the part that goes east and west, and has now grown to 4 ( 1 gathering on the North side, 1 on the East and 2 on the West side).  Each of these gatherings gets visitors from the city.  Last year we had policemen from DARE, CrimeWatch, motorcycle squad; firemen on the truck; the mayor, police chief, fire chief and the police chaplain. It's a good way to socialize with your neighbors and meet new neighbors. 

Some gatherings are pitch-ins for drinks, some desserts, some snacks. Please call the hostess (see list below) to let them know you are coming and find out what you might need to bring. Then bring your chair and join the fun.

Hopefully, we will have a few more next year.  If interested in doing one in your area, call Trudie at 846-7553.

Woodland Springs North Side
end of Patricia Court near 382 Patricia Court - hostess is Jennifer Page  848-2070

Woodland Springs East Side
end of Dona Court near 3813 Dona Court - hostess is Barbara Gibson  569-8359

Woodland Springs West Side
3029 Rolling Springs Dr  (Ziegler's) - hostess is Trudie Wanchow 846-7553

Woodland Springs West Side
3012 Lucann Street  - hostess is Pat Nash  844-2329

The 25th Annual "National Night Out" is a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch.  For more information on this organization visit: www.nationalnightout.org.