Special night connects communities and law enforcement

Several Miami Valley communities are preparing for National Night Out events Tuesday.

National Night Out raises awareness of community-police relations in the United States, held on the first Tuesday in August each year. It promotes partnerships that lead to safer neighborhoods and trust in local law enforcement.

Local events are planned for the following communities:

Beavercreek

National Night Out in Beavercreek will include various vendors and interactive displays.

There will be jump houses for kids, and Breakout Dayton has its portable escape room. There will be a distracted driving simulator and a forensic display lab for children to learn CSI techniques. There will be local food vendors including Zombie Dogz and Chick-Fil-A.

The event, which also includes door prizes, will be at the Heartland of Beavercreek on North Fairfield Road from 6 to 8 p.m.

Butler Twp.

Butler Twp.’s National Night Out is sponsored by StoneSpring of Vandalia and Butler Twp. Police. Butler Twp. police officers — including K9 Zorro — and the Butler Twp. Fire Department will be present.

The event at 4000 Singing Hills Blvd. will be from 6-8 p.m. and include free food, bounce houses, games, door prizes and more.

Centerville

The Centerville Police Department will be taking a different approach to National Night Out this year by hosting Mystery Night Out.

This is a team-based clue search that will take you throughout the community in search of crime prevention and safety tips along the way. A licensed driver is needed on each team. The night will begin and end at Stubbs Park, where there will be music, games, food and prizes.

All participants will receive a free t-shirt, while supplies last. The event will be from 6-9 p.m.

Dayton

Dayton’s National Night Out celebration will kick off at 5 p.m., as city leaders along with police and fire personnel visit events in five neighborhoods.

The Dayton Police Department will lead a neighborhood caravan tour starting at City Hall to these community celebrations:

5 p.m. — Residence Park, West Second Street at Elmhurst Road

5:35 p.m. — VA Center, 4100 W. Third St.

6:20 p.m. — The Glen, 611 St. Joseph St.

7 p.m. — Old North Dayton, Stuart Patterson Park, 238 Baltimore St.

7:35 p.m. — Oregon District, Newcom Founders Park, Brown Street at Green Street.

Huber Heights

Sponsored by Davidson Garage, Texas Roadhouse and Target, Huber Heights’ National Night Out will be Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. at Wayne High School.

Demonstrations will include the Wayne High School Warriorettes and band, a Huber Heights Police K-9 demo, Miami Valley Young Marines Escape Room and a Community Blood Center Blood Drive.

Family fun includes inflatables, food vendors, dunk a cop, an archery trailer and a U.S. Army Bungee Crawl Challenge.

Kettering

The Kettering Police Department’s National Night Out will include food, games, music, raffles and more at Town & Country Shopping Center from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday.

Moraine

National Night Out is set for the Payne Recreation Center on 3800 Main St. The hours have been extended this year to 5-8 p.m.

Activities will include tethered hot air balloon rides, a rock climbing wall, inflatables and more. There will be giveaways, raffles, demonstrations and free food.

Riverside

National Night Out will be from 5-8 p.m. at Stebbins High School. The public safety and community event will have free food, prize drawings, drinks and activities for children and adults.

There will be a CareFlight landing, face painting, inflatables for children and more.

Vandalia

The Vandalia Police Department will host its National Night Out from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Vandalia Sports Complex on Stonequarry Road.

There will be free food and activities for children, including a bicycle rodeo. Upon completion, families can enter for a chance to win a new bicycle. Free bicycle helmets will be given out.

West Carrollton

West Carrollton’s National Night Out will be from 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Park Pool on South Elm Street.