Subject
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Proclamation Declaring August 5, 2025, as National Night Out in Rockville, Maryland
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Department
City Clerk/Director of Council Operations Office
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Mayor and Council read and present proclamation to Chief Jason West.
Discussion
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, making our neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live. National Night Out strengthens the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement, fostering a sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together in a positive setting.
Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories, and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits, and much, much more.
Source: <https://natw.org/about/>
The 42nd Annual National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. National Night Out is a family and community-oriented crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch.
Neighborhood groups in Rockville will join forces with thousands of other communities across the country on August 6th to:
• Heighten awareness of crime and drug prevention efforts;
• Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs;
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community engagement and partnerships; and
• Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized to fight crime through community awareness.
National Night Out has proven to be an effective, inexpensive, and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood and police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer Rockville. The benefits that the City derives from National Night Out extend beyond the one night.
Mayor and Council History
Rockville’s Mayor and Council recognize this annual event held every year on the first Tuesday in August with a proclamation and visits to participating neighborhoods.
Public Notification and Engagement
The Mayor and Council, and the City of Rockville will participate in National Night Out events throughout the City of Rockville. The Community is encouraged to attend neighborhood events recognizing National Night Out.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - 2025 EVENTS LIST
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PARTY NAME |
Party Location/Time |
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Host/Contact |
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Charles St |
100 Blk of Charles St |
6:30 - 10:00 pm |
Mike and Deb Stahl |
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Mt. Calvary Baptist |
608 N. Horners Ln |
6:00 - 8:00 pm |
Yvette Yeboah-Schools / Rev. Barry Moultrie |
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Lincoln Park/First St (joining Mt. Calvary |
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Silver Rock (Scott Ave) |
1100 Blk of Scott Ave |
6:00 - 10:00 pm |
David Smith, Lena Choudhary, |
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Lawrence Dr |
300 Blk of Lawrence Dr. |
6:00 - 8:30 pm |
Gareth Stonebraker |
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Twinbrook Forest |
2000 Blk of MacDowell St |
7:30 - 9:30 pm |
Carlos Moraes (NEED CONFIRMATION) |
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Twinbrook Pool |
13027 Atlantic Ave |
5:00 - 8:00 pm |
Grace Lawson |
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Anderson Ave (W. End) |
500 Blk of Anderson Ave |
6:00 - 9:00 pm |
Liza Ford, Mary Earley |
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Anderson Ave #2 (W. end) |
700 Blk of Anderson Ave |
6:00 - 9:00 pm |
Natalie Pearce, Douglass Lunenfeld, Melissa Kottler |
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W. End |
700 Blk of Beall Ave |
6:30 - 9:30pm |
Bill Kenealy |
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Carr Ave (W. End) |
500 Blk of Carr Ave |
6:00 - 9:00 pm |
Eric Schwinder |
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Car Ave (W. End, # 2) |
700 Blk of Carr Ave |
5:30 - 8:30pm |
Elaine Gebell, Julia Zimmerman |
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Roxboro (W. End) |
700 Blk of Brent Rd |
6:30 - 10:00 pm |
Ann Barnhill |
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Woodley Gardens Park |
900 Nelson St (pavilion) |
6:00 - 9:00 pm |
Jan Ham, Megan Meekin, Karen Friend |
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Americana Centre |
4 Monroe St (rear at Plaza Deck) |
6:00 - 8:00 pm |
Reena Vohra (VISITOR SPACES WILL BE BLOCKED OFF WITH CONES FOR PARKING. PLEASE PUT BACK WHEN LEAVING). |
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Monument St (Ballpark) |
198 Monument St |
6:00 - 8:00 pm |
Laura Quesnel |
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Rockshire - Top of The Court |
In the court in front of 7 Surry Ct |
6:00 - 9:00 pm |
Debbie Koss |
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Rose Hills Falls (Tennis Courts) |
200 blk Blaze Climber Way |
6:00 - 7:30pm |
Aileen Klein |
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Willowleaf Way (in the court) |
1031 Willowleaf Way |
6:00 - 9:00 pm |
Maura Kilner |
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Bealls Grant Apt’s |
254 N. Washington St |
4:30 - 8:00 pm |
Jhohan Guzman |
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College Gardens |
615 College Pkwy (Park Pavilion) |
6:30 - 9:00 pm |
John Hayes, Jennifer Weiland |
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King Farm Community Center |
300 Saddle Ridge Cir |
6:30 - 9:00 pm |
Andrea Escher |