By Heidi Sutton The Town of Brookhaven, Town of Smithtown and Town of Huntington are among hundreds of communities across the United States that will be celebrating the 42nd Annual National Night Out, a national initiative hosted by the Suffolk County Police Department that seeks to strengthen bonds between local police officers, firefighters, and first responders and the communities they serve during an evening of family fun, on Tuesday, Aug. 4. And best of all, it’s free. No registration necessary. Centereach The Centereach Pool Complex at 286 Hawkins Road, Centereach will host a National Night Out from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Town of Brookhaven, SCPD’s 6th Precinct and the Middle Country Public Library, the event will feature free evening swimming, a Touch-a-Truck experience and first responder interaction, local food trucks, music, over 40 community vendors offering giveaways and activities, interactive displays, family fun, and the chance to meet your local 6th Precinct officers and Town officials. 631-451-6647 Holtsville Holtsville Ecology Center, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville will host a National Night Out from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the SCPD’s Fifth Precinct and the Town of Brookhaven, the event will feature food, music, and face painting. The pool complex and Safety Town will also be open. 631-451-6645 Huntington Station Manor Field Park, 110 East 5th Street in Huntington Station, will host a National Night Out from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Town of Huntington and SCPD’s Second Precinct, participants can meet local law enforcement, enjoy live music, games, raffles and community resource tables, sports tournaments, a bounce house, obstacle course, and access to the park’s spray park, which will remain open for extended hours during the event. Attendees can also enjoy hot dogs, ice cream, raffles and giveaways. 631-446-3702 Lake Grove The Smith Haven Mall’s Lifestyle Village in Lake Grove will host National Night Out with the SCPD’s Fourth Precinct from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meet local police officers and community leaders, explore law enforcement and emergency vehicle displays, watch live demonstrations, enjoy refreshments and snacks, music, interactive displays, family-friendly activities and games and more. Rain date is Thursday, Aug. 6. 631-854-8478 Ridge Fireman’s Memorial Park, 725 Middle Country Road, Ridge will host a National Night Out from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Brookhaven, the event will feature softball games between Suffolk Corrections and Suffolk Deputies, Bingo with prizes, free ice cream truck, Ridge FD offering BBQ and demonstrations, Tug-o-War, hockey, golf and soccer games with SCSO officers, ace painting, giveaways, medical ID cards and Safe Child cards and over 70 vendors. 631-852-3405
Local townships prepare to celebrate National Night Out on August 4
