National Night Out in Lakeport on October 3
LAKEPORT, Calif---The Lakeport Police Department is hosting the National Night Out Against Crime in Library Park on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 4-7 p.m. This community-building partnership brings police and other government agencies together under positive circumstances. Lakeport first hosted the event in 2013.
“Together we can reduce crime and build a stronger community,” according to Brad Rasmussen, Chief of Police in Lakeport. The department invites the community to join together for a fun evening. “Get to know your neighbors and build relationships with your local public service agencies,” encourages the Chief.
One of the special activities to kick off that fun will be bicycle decorating on Park Street sponsored by the Lakeport Main Street Association. Kids are invited to bring their bikes to the park. Other activities for children will be available, along with raffle prizes for children and adults.
Local citizens and businesses are sponsors and donors; over 29 partner agencies will be present with booths providing important public information and resources.
Participating agencies include health services, animal care services, Sheriff’s Office/OES, Behavioral Health, Probation, Social Services, service dogs, California Highway Patrol, school district and educational services, victim witness services, disaster preparedness, PG&E, and City services.
Also participating are Redwood Community Services, Safe RX Lake County, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Family Resource Center, American Red Cross, Lakeport Fire Protection District, Lakeport Elks, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, and Lake County Tribal Health Consortium.
The Kiwanis Club of Lakeport will be barbecuing hot dogs. Face painting by Chayo will be offered.
Everything at this event is free of charge due to generous sponsors, including Clearlake Club, Elite
Barber Shop, Hong Kong Restaurant, J. Byrd & Associates, Kingdom Games & Comics,
Lakeport Auto Movies Drive-In and Lakeport Cinema 5, Lakeport Grocery Outlet, and Lakeport Tire and Auto Service.
Additional sponsors are Larios Photography, NAPA Auto Parts, Pak N Mail, Stonefire Pizza, Strings and Things, Throckmorton Jones, UCC Rentals, Ukiah Oxygen Company, Joy Madeiros Veteran’s Museum, and Wine in the Willows.
Updated information will be posted on the Police Department’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/LakeportPolice/
For more information, contact Chief of Police Brad Rasmussen at (707 263-5491.