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26 Events Planned For National Night Out In Aurora: Check Them Out

The community will come together across Aurora's 10 wards for an evening of free food, live music and family-friendly activities.

AURORA, IL — National Night Out is returning Tuesday to Aurora, and 26 events are planned for the event.

A community-building event that promotes partnerships between police and their communities, National Night Out will feature food, entertainment and giveaways from local businesses across Aurora's 10 wards.

"National Night Out culminates annually on the first Tuesday in August in an effort to enhance the relationship between neighbors, public safety officials, and City officials, while focusing on strengthening a true sense of community," Communications Manager Jon Zaghloul wrote in a news release.

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Here is a look at what's planned:

Ward 1

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  • Lighthouse Worship Center, 111 E. Indian Trail, from 5-7 p.m.
  • Pigeon Hill Neighbors: 817 Forest Ave. (Garfield Park) from 5-8 p.m.
  • Savannah Crossings, 2896 Church Road, from 6-8 p.m.
  • Carillon Stonegate: Gazebo by 1223 Barkston Lane from 6-8 p.m.

Ward 2

  • Lights of Sacred Heart: State Street between Kane Street and Fulton Street from 5-8 p.m.
  • Simply Destinee, 100 Middle Ave., from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • We Are United Restored: Root Street between New York Street and Spring Street from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Ward 3

  • Hometown, 1721 Town Center Street (Hometown Center Park), from 6-8 p.m.
  • United Neighbors, 550 Fourth Ave., from 5-8 p.m.

Ward 4

  • Aurora Township Youth Center, 313 Gale St., from 4-7 p.m.
  • Bardwell Residences, 301 Weston Ave., from 4:30-7 p.m.
  • Blackhawk Park Neighborhood, 1306 Winona Ave., from 4-7 p.m.
  • Divine Providence Ministries, 402 Sherman Ave., from 5-8 p.m.
  • West Park Neighbors, 729 W. Galena Blvd. (Greenman Elementary School), from 5-7 p.m.
  • Harbour Village, 1340 S. 4th St., from 5-9 p.m.

Ward 5

  • Washington Neighbors at Constitution Drive and Downer Place (Washington Park) from 5-7 p.m.

Ward 6

  • Arrow Wood Neighbors, 1040 N. Commonwealth Ave., from 6-8 p.m.
  • Northwest Territories, 1038 Foran Lane, from 5-7 p.m.
  • Randall West, 1373 Monomoy St., from 4-6 p.m.

Ward 7

  • New Covenant Full Gospel Church, 1029 Kane St., from 5-8 p.m.
  • Mt. Olive Church, 1039 Bonner Ave., from 5-8 p.m.
  • Taking Back Our Community, 1226 Grand Blvd., from 5-8 p.m.

Ward 8

  • GRENO, 995 Long Grove Drive, from 6-8 p.m.

Ward 9

  • We Inspire Nations, 2701 Spinnaker Drive (Wheatland Park), from 5-8 p.m.

Ward 10

  • Butterfield Park Neighbors, 2515 White Barn Road, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Village Baptist Church, 515 S. Frontenac St., from 6-8 p.m.

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