August 5, 2008
Get Ready for a Night Out
Paint the town tonight for the 25th Anniversary of National Night Out, a drug and crime–prevention initiative that gets folks out of their homes and onto the streets for food, fun, and general neighborliness. Looking for a party in your area? Here’s the rundown so far:
Ballard
From MyBallard (see the comments):
- 14th Ave. & NW 60th to 62nd
- 11th Ave. & NW 60th to 61st
Central District
As reported in the Central District News:
- 25th Ave. & E. Spring, for residents of of the 24th to 26th and Marion to Union area; no time listed
- 21st Ave. & E. Union (outside Central Cinema), for folks who live on 21st and 22nd between Olive and Marion; 6 to 9 p.m.
- 18th Ave. & E. Union (outside Tougo Coffee Co.), for the whole CD, if they so choose; events start at 4 p.m.
West Seattle
More than 200 parties have been registered on the Westside, says the West Seattle Blog. Sounds like you can walk out your door and find a fête.
Green Lake
Quoth Metblogs Seattle:
- 50th Ave. & Stone Way
Any others out there? Leave directions to your party in the comments.
Rob McGarty said:
We will be partying in my new hood at between 51st and 52nd on 2nd ave. And I hope to swing by my old block to catch up with folks at 58th and Palatine Ave.
Have a fun and safe night!!!
August 5, 2008 3:21 PM
Michael P Lindekugel said:
In addition, I find the following helpful:
openly carrying a firearm on my hip is pretty good deterrent to crime. yes, it is legal. WA is a open carry state.
posting a sign at your residence that reads…..unauthorized entry will be met with armed force.
August 6, 2008 6:05 PM
Allison Arth said:
Rob: Hope your parties were great. Meet any new neighbors?
Michael: So do you think Night Out is a useful event?
August 6, 2008 7:16 PM
Michael P Lindekugel said:
yes, it is useful. it gets people out of their homes to make new friends and talk about the neighborhood.
August 6, 2008 7:26 PM