East Windsor's 'National Night Out' Set for Aug. 6

East Windsor Township will be participating in “National Night Out” again this year. The Township event is sponsored by Mayor Janice Mironov and and Council Members, along with East Windsor Police Chief of Police James Monahan and the police department. National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the East Windsor PAL complex, located at 30 Airport Road.

“East Windsor Township is committed to strengthening neighborhood unity and police and community partnerships to help deter crime and to enhance our local quality of life,”  Mayor Mironov said. “The Township has participated in hosting ‘National Night Out’ for 14 years, during which we have provided thousands of citizens with information on crime prevention and community partnerships.”

This year’s East Windsor Township event will feature police, fire and emergency medical services equipment, as well as crime watch information. There will be demonstrations by a canine trained in detecting illegal drugs, child car safety seat inspections, and demonstrations by the American Red Cross. Also, many community groups and area businesses will host booths with information and giveaways supporting the National Night Out theme.

There will also be areas set up for issuance of identification cards for children, fire hose demonstrations and face painting.There will be live music by local bands, refreshments, a moon bounce, and a rock climbing wall.