Marysville Appeal-Democrat

Yuba-sutter to host National Night Out events

- Story and photo by Rachel Rosenbaum rrosenbaum@appealdemo­crat.com

Yuba-sutter residents will take to the neighborho­od streets this Tuesday for a chance to meet law enforcemen­t and their neighbors.

The National Night Out event – celebrated all over the country – kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 6.

The annual event is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnershi­ps and neighborho­od camaraderi­e to make neighborho­ods safer, according to the NNO website. Its goal is to enhance the relationsh­ip between law enforcemen­t and neighbors under positive circumstan­ces with millions of people taking part all over the country.

Here’s a list of community and neighborho­od-minded events:

Marysville

Hunter’s Landing Apartments, 1205 E 22nd St.

This will be the first stop for Marysville police, firefighte­rs and city council members, with a visit from Mcgruff the Crime Dog. This community event will host face painting, a waterslide and crafts and games for kids.

Life Building Center, 131 F St.

Marysville police will arrive to this neighborho­od barbecue around 7:20 p.m.

Yuba City

The city of Yuba City is hosting a block party at City Hall, 1201 Civic Center Blvd.

From 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., residents can take part in family games (like giant Jenga and giant soccer dart), food trucks, cotton candy and a kids’ bounce house.

Richland Housing Community Center, Miles Avenue, off of Garden Highway.

This annual event boasts a wide array of kid-friendly games, vendor booths, a potluck raffle and visits with local emergency responders. For those bringing a potluck dish, have it ready and brought to the community center no later than 4:45 p.m.

Mahal Plaza, 1719 Franklin Ave.

The apartment complex in southwest Yuba City hosts an annual event with potluck barbecue, games, a bounce house and basketball games. From 5 p.m.-8 p.m., residents can meet Yuba City police and firefighte­rs, as well as Mcgruff the Crime Dog. This is a sugarsweet­ened beverage, candy and tobacco-free event, but residents may bring any food or side dish like rice or salad.

Bridge Coffee and Clark, 101 Clark Ave.

The 2-year-old local business is hosting its first National Night Out event with live music on its patio and Rolling Stone woodfired pizza from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Yuba County

There are several NNO events planned in Yuba County, most geared toward their local neighborho­ods:

Lincoln Pointe Apartments, 4277 Larson St. from 5 p.m.7:30 p.m. Enjoy barbecue and a bounce house for kids.

Villa Seville Mobile Home Park, 2295 Mcgowan Parkway, Olivehurst. From 6 p.m.-7 p.m. enjoy a ice cream social.

JMC Orchard in the Edgewater subdivisio­n, 5608 Cobbler Lane. From 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. people can take part in a potluck and waterslide.

Olivehurst Apartments, 5086 Chestnut Road. The complex is hosting a potluck from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

East Linda Garden Apartments, 6035 College View Drive. There will be food and games hosted from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Richard Donahue Park at Wheeler Ranch Drive. This potluck will be hosted from 6 p.m.8 p.m.

Beverly Terrace Apartments, 5903 Lowe Ave. Hamburgers and kids’ activities will be hosted from 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Sutter County

Morehead Family Community Pool, 7740 Butte House Road. Enjoy free swim from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. and a movie in the park at 8:30 p.m. Suter County deputies and dive team, firefighte­rs and California Highway Patrol will be joining in on the fun.

Pleasant Grove Fire Department, 3100 Howsley Road. The Pleasant Grove and East Nicolaus fire department­s are hosting a free barbecue, kid-friendly games, and CPR demonstrat­ions from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Residents will also get the chance to check out fire engines and the REACH helicopter ambulance.

Live Oak Memorial Park, Pennington Road and O Street. The city of Live Oak is hosting this event complete with free food, free swim, a puppet show, bingo and other games. Residents will also have the chance to meet with Live Oak firefighte­rs, deputies and California Highway Patrol.

Kristen Court Apartments, 9027 N St., Live Oak. This annual event will host a potluck with residents and law enforcemen­t from 5:45 p.m.-8 p.m.

 ??  ?? Mason Thornton gets a hug as Marysville firefighte­r Roberto Heimlich looks on during a National Night Out event in Marysville in August 2018.
Mason Thornton gets a hug as Marysville firefighte­r Roberto Heimlich looks on during a National Night Out event in Marysville in August 2018.

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