The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and the McHenry County Conservation District Police Department will host a National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Harrison Benwell Conservation Area in Wonder Lake, Illinois.
Everyone from McHenry County is invited to attend this free family oriented event. The Sheriff’s Office, the Conservation District Police Department, and several other area departments will have various squads and police equipment on display. A motorcycle precision riding demonstration, K9 demonstration and a fire department extrication demonstration will also be presented Tuesday night. Other fun children activities include a bounce house, climbing wall, and complimentary pizza and water. Attendees will be able to gather additional information about the services their local public servants provide. Parking is available at Harrison School.
National Night Out (NNO) is celebrated annually the first Tuesday of August. The goal of NNO is to promote crime prevention and safety programs, strengthen police-community partnerships, and encourage neighborhood camaraderie in hopes for a safer McHenry County and America. NNO “America’s Night Against Crime” began in 1984 and is celebrated in all 50 states.
Residents can obtain additional information on the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office website www.mchenrysheriff.org or by calling (815)338-2144.
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Harrison Benwell Conservation Area
7055 McCullom Lake Road
Wonder Lake, IL
*In the event of rain, National Night Out will be held in the gym at Harrison Schoool*
