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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: July 20, 2017 Palmdale’s National Night Out Returns to Domenic Massari Park Community Event to Feature Live Music, Rock Climbing, Dunk Tank, Exhibits & Food Trucks PALMDALE – The City of Palmdale’s Neighborhood Services Department will kick off National Night Out with its annual event on Wednesday, July 26 from 4 to 8 pm at Domenic Massari Park, located at 37716 55th St. East in Palmdale. “We had an amazing turnout last year and we are excited about an even bigger event this year!” said Crime Prevention Specialist Ruth Oschmann. National Night Out festivities will be held on the west side of Domenic Massari Park, near the skate park. In addition to the many public safety displays from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s and Fire Departments, residents will be treated to live music, a rock climbing wall, relay races and an opportunity to test their strength with the Bearcat Pull and a Dunk A Cop Tank. Food trucks including Epic Tacos LA will also be onsite. “We are encouraging residents to come out, bring the family and some chairs and enjoy the music and the opportunity to get to know the first responders in their community”, said Oschmann. “The party starts at 4 pm and will conclude with a walk around the park from 7:30 to 8 pm by residents, city staff and law enforcement. We hope as many people as possible will stay to join us.” National Night Out is a nationwide crime and drug prevention awareness ---PAGE BREAK--- campaign designed to generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts. It strengthens neighborhood spirit and law enforcement-community partnerships and sends a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting crime. In celebration of National Night Out 2017, residents in Palmdale neighborhoods are asked to participate by turning on their outside lights and spending evenings outside with neighbors throughout the month of August. Many neighborhoods will be hosting special events such as block parties, cookouts and forming Neighborhood Watch groups with the city’s crime prevention staff and Sheriff’s deputies. For more information please call 661/267-5170, Monday through Thursday between 7:30 am and 6 pm. -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org