Four Decades of Community Building: Middle Township Gears Up for Its Annual National Night Out
National Night Out is a community engagement event that takes place on the first Tuesday in August throughout the entire country
Residents can explore fire, EMS and police vehicles at Middle Township’s 40th annual National Night Out event.
Cape May County residents are invited to connect as a community while participating in many exciting activities at Middle Township’s 40th annual National Night Out on Aug. 1.
Local youth and families will have the opportunity to explore fire, EMS and police vehicles as well as take part in the Cape May County Sheriff’s Department’s K-9 demonstrations at the event, which runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Members of the Mounted Horse Patrol will also be in attendance.
Participants can challenge friends to a game of laser tag, giant Jenga, Connect 4, and corn hole. Other activities include a Court House Fire Department fire simulator, inflatable sports game, glitter and airbrush temporary tattoos, and more. Police will set up an impaired driving obstacle course. Residents also can enjoy summer favorites such as hot dogs, cold drinks and frozen sweet treats.
The Middle Township Police Department Youth Summer Camp graduation will take place at 5 p.m., and Nolan Quinn will provide live music for dancing.
National Night Out is a nationwide event held on the first Tuesday of August with the goal of enhancing relationships between community members and their local law enforcement agencies. The community-building campaign began in 1984 with the first event involving 2.5 million neighbors across 400 communities in 23 states. The event will take place at the Davies Sports Complex, 626 Goshen Road in Cape May Court House. For more information, call (609) 465-8700, ext. 1915.
