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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: July 13, 2018 Palmdale to Celebrate National Night Out at Domenic Massari Park Community Event to Feature Live Music, Rock Climbing, Dunk Tank, Exhibits & Food Trucks PALMDALE – The City of Palmdale will kick off National Night Out with its annual event on Tuesday, July 31 from 6 to 9 pm at Domenic Massari Park, located at 37716 55th St. East in Palmdale. The festivities will include public safety displays, music, photo ops and many other activities for both kids and adults. A variety of food, ice cream and snack vendors will also be part of the event. Free popcorn and cotton candy will be provided by Hometown Buffet. “Bring your family and friends, some chairs and a blanket, enjoy some music food, and get to know the first responders in your community”, said Palmdale Crime Prevention Specialist Kery Geman. “The party starts at 6 pm and will conclude with a walk around the park from 8:30 to 9 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 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- In celebration of National Night Out 2018, 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