Franklin’s Eighth Annual National Night Out Kick-Off Celebration will be held Monday, August 6th, 2012, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Franklin Public Library, 9151 W. Loomis Road. This kick-off celebration will be held to draw support for the 29th Annual National Night Out celebrated nationwide on Tuesday, August 7, 2012.
Numerous fire, police, and other public safety vehicles will be on display in the Library parking lot. Officers will be available to answer questions about crime prevention and the many other community-oriented policing programs offered by the Franklin Police Department. Free crime prevention and safety materials will be available. Area businesses will have displays inside the Library including promotional materials and small trinkets for children. Food and soft drinks will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting the Franklin area food pantries.
An up-to-date list of demonstrations and displays planned for this event will be posted as soon as available. If interested in volunteering or sponsoring this year’s festivities, please contact Officer Ted Mazza at 425-2522 for more information.