Fun, Educational, FREE (while supplies last!)
What is the Avon Night Out?
The Avon Police Department is hosting this exciting event for all the families in our community to enjoy – complete with activities, food, demonstrations, rides, photo ops, and giveaways. You will want to mark your calendar so you are sure to bring your family and enjoy it!
The National Night Out Against Crime event is a national organization that strives to help local law enforcement agencies organize and sponsor a community event. Each year, law enforcement agencies across the country choose to host a night out for the families they serve and protect. This year, our Avon Police Department is giving us the chance to participate in this nation-wide event, right here in the heart of our very own town. How exciting!
Avon Night Out is made possible by the donations of our fantastic local businesses and community members. All together, they have provided over $6,000 worth of supplies, food, and merchandise to make this event as successful and enjoyable as possible for the families of Avon.
What will we learn?
Because all of our Avon Police Officers have a heart to serve and protect others, they are excited to provide an experience that will help both adults and children learn more about various topics related to safety and healthy living. The Fire Department will be educating our students on the importance of smoke detectors and other aspects of fire safety. Our Avon Police will introduce themselves to kids and teach them a little about the job of a police officer (it’s different than Law and Order!). They will also be giving away gun locks to anyone who needs one. Parabellum Indoor Range and Training Center will have information on self-defense training and firearm safety. Susie’s Place child advocacy center will be there to raise awareness on issues of child abuse and to educate the public on their work. Mental Health America will have important information about mental health assistance available in our community. Nine 13 Sports will have a children’s spin class set up to do a fun and quick lesson on getting enough exercise. Healthspot of Avon will be there to discuss nutrition and will be offering free samples of healthy food.
You said free food and giveaways – tell us more about what is happening at this event!
Food: Free refreshments (while supplies last) will include: hot dogs, coca cola products, bottled water, Gatorade, mike sells potato chips, mini muffin packs (from Entenmanns), cotton candy, snow cones, and a new drink on the market called “fruit shoot” for kids. Writing this post is making me hungry!
Activities: Things to do will include: a bounce house, police vehicles on display for children to climb in and take pictures, a fire truck from Washington Township Avon Fire Department, the Air Force will be there with an SUV outfitted with different video game consoles, and there will be a gyro ride, too! Lowes will be there, too, and they will have workshop for kids to have the opportunity to build a small craft.
Demos: There will be a presentation on bicycle safety, a demonstration of a drone robot, and K9 demonstrations for narcotics. I’ve been told that the APD’s Assistant Chief of Police will put on a big suit and get “apprehended” by our K9. I, personally, can’t wait to watch the K9 demonstration.
Giveaways: So many great giveaways! Coming to this Night Out will be worth it just for these prizes! Giveaways include (but are not limited to): a bicycle for one boy and one girl (donated by Target), 20 backpacks loaded with school supplies (10 for boys and 10 for girls), a grill from Lowes, a family 4 pack of tickets for one of the remaining Indianapolis Indians games, (4) family of 4 passes to the Aquatic Center in Plainfield, free rentals of the Shelter house at Avon Town Hall, and DOZENS of other gift certificates and freebies. They will start giving away these fabulous prizes at 5pm.
When and where will it be?
The Avon Night Out will take place adjacent to the Farmer’s Market on the campus of Hendricks Regional Health just east of the Pizza King and Papa Joe’s Jr. Mark your calendars for August 4th from 4-8pm!
Is it really completely free?
Yes, indeed! Completely free to the public! However, it’s important to remember that it’s free while supplies last. Being the very first year that this event will take place, sponsors have no way of knowing how many to expect. You can help by RSVPing if you plan to attend: https://www.facebook.com/events/702761633186936/
Thank you so much to the Avon Police Department and other supporting community members/businesses for establishing such a wonderful event for us! And we appreciate everything you do for us each day as you work to keep our town safe!