Poway To Host 'National Night Out' In August: What To Know

POWAY, CA — The San Diego County Sheriff's Office will host family-friendly events next week across the county to bring communities together to take a stand against crime.

In Poway, the sheriff's office will host an event from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Poway Sheriff's Station.

National Night Out events, held by law enforcement agencies across the country, aim to promote strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, according to the annual community-building campaign.

Community members will have a chance to meet deputies and other law enforcement personnel, hear crime prevention tips, and receive public safety resources. Many events will feature giveaways and other activities, according to the sheriff's office.

The first National Night Out was held in the summer of 1984. More than 2.5 million community members across 23 states participated in the event.

Today, more than 38 million people across 17,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases celebrate National Night Out, with some law enforcement agencies hosting block parties, cookouts, festivals and parades as part of their events.

Here's a list of the sheriff's office's National Night Out events. Although events typically take place on the first Tuesday in August, some events are scheduled on other dates.

Alpine Sheriff's Station
Tuesday, Aug. 5
5-8 p.m.
Boulder Oaks Elementary School
2320 Tavern Road, Alpine
For more info: 619-659-2608

Fallbrook Sheriff's Substation
Saturday, Aug. 2
4-8 p.m.
Downtown Fallbrook
Main Avenue
For more info: 760-451-3124

Imperial Beach Sheriff's Substation
Tuesday, Aug. 5
4:30-7 p.m.
Robert Egger Sr. Recreation Center
1885 Coronado Ave.
For more info: 619-498-2435

Imperial Beach Sheriff's Substation
Tuesday, Aug. 5
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Veterans Park
1075 8th St.
For more info: 619-498-2435

Lakeside Sheriff's Substation
Friday, Aug. 8
3-6 p.m.
Lindo Lake Park Teen Center
9911 Vine St.
For more info: 619-938-1377

Lemon Grove Sheriff's Substation
Tuesday, Aug. 5
5-8 p.m.
Treganza Park
3200 Main St.
For more info: 619-573-7250

North Coastal Sheriff's Station
Tuesday, Aug. 5
4-6 p.m.
Moonlight Beach
400 B St.
For more info: 858-287-2474

Poway Sheriff's Station
Tuesday, Aug. 5
5-7 p.m.
Poway Sheriff's Station
13100 Bowron Road
For more info: 858-276-8785

Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station
Thursday, August 7
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Monte Vista High School
3230 Sweetwater Springs Boulevard
For more info: 619-660-7009

San Marcos Sheriff's Station
Tuesday, August 5
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
San Marcos Sheriff’s Station
182 Santar Place
For more info: 619-753-2480

Santee Sheriff's Station
Friday, August 8
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Town Center Park
550 Park Center Drive
For more info: 619-903-7833

Valley Center Sheriff's Substation
Tuesday, August 5
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Robert Adams Community Park
28751 Cole Grade Road
For more info: 760-751-4408

Vista Sheriff's Station
Tuesday, Aug. 5
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Vista Civic Center
200 Civic Center Drive
For more info: 760-940-4352