Night Out offers fun

JACKSON - The 24th annual National Night Out will be held Aug. 7 from 6-9 p.m. Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event.

"Everyone is invited to attend this special event to celebrate unity in our community," Jackson Police Officer John Convery said.

The ShopRite plaza on North County Line Road will host the event. A variety of activities have been organized by the Jackson Police Department's Special Services Division.

Fire trucks and firefighting equipment will be displayed by the Jackson Fire Department.

The Jackson Police Department's Special Response Team, the New Jersey Army National Guard, the Jackson Police Explorers, the Jackson Volunteer First Aid Squad and the Office of Emergency Management will have representatives on hand to answer questions and demonstrate what they do.

Live music and a demonstration by the Jackson Academy of Taekwondo are also planned, as well as a Fatal Vision goggles demonstration.

For children, there will be inflatable rides, music, spin art, refreshments and a first-time visit from Dora the Explorer.

Jackson ShopRite will sponsor games and prizes for children, and free hot dogs, chips and drinks for all. Drawings for prizes will be held throughout the evening.