Neighborhoods across Sanford will celebrate National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, October 4.
NNO is an annual event that aims to build strong partnerships between residents and first responders to prevent crime, connect neighbors, and strengthen community spirit.
Sanford began participating in NNO in August 1993. This is the first year holding the event in the fall. "We hope the cooler weather encourages more people to participate," says Public Information Officer Kelly Miller, who has coordinated the event for the city since 2013.
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, 20 neighborhoods have registered to participate.
| Neighborhood | Time (PM) | Activities |
|---|
| Berkley Park Place | 3-5 | Neighborhood Meet and Greet |
| Foushee Heights/Eames Drive | 3-6 | Meet and Greet, Games |
| First Congregational Christian Church | 4-6 | Food, Games, and Music |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | 4:30-6:30 | Face Painting, Food, and Games |
| 110 N. 12th Street | 5-7 | Food and Games |
| Veternation, 225 Wicker St | 5-7 | Cotton Candy, Games, Face Painting |
| 1022 S. Vance Street | 5-8 | Face Painting and Games |
| Lee GOP HQ, 101 S Steele St | 5-8:30 | Food, Games, Discount Haircuts, Political Meet & Greet |
| St Luke UMC | 5:30-7 | Food, Games, Inflatable |
| Chalmers Drive | 5:30-7:15 | Fish Fry, Talent Show, Neighborhood Meeting |
| West Lake Clubhouse | 5:30-7:30 | Food Truck, Face Painting |
| Monarch Lee PSR | 5:30-7:30 | Food, Games, Prizes, Costume Contest |
| Park at Walnut and Maplewood drives | 6-7 | Neighborhood Meet and Greet, Meeting |
| Carbonton Heights Park | 6-7:30 | Neighborhood Cook Out, Neighborhood Meeting |
| Heritage Pointe Clubhouse | 6-7:30 | Food, Fire Safety Talk |
| 301 Old Towne Dr | 6-8 | Food Truck, Neighborhood Meet and Greet |
| 815 McIntosh St | 6-8 | Games and Food |
| Peace & Unity Community Garden, Hudson Avenue | 6-8 | Games and Food |
| Jonesboro UMC | 6-7:30 | Food, Inflatable, Games |
| Life Springs Church | 6-8:30 | Food, Bounce House, Corn Hole, Music |
| Rosemount McIver | 6:30-8:30 | Games and Food |
In addition to the activities planned by neighborhood hosts, Sanford police and fire will spend time at each location.
For more information, contact Kelly Miller or visit our website.