27 National Night Out Events Planned In Aurora

AURORA, IL — Twenty-seven events are planned Aug. 5 in Aurora for National Night Out.

An annual nationwide event, National Night Out occurs on the first Tuesday in August to help enhance the relationship between residents, public safety officials and city leaders.

With the help of Aurora's Community Engagement Division, neighborhoods across Aurora will host family-friendly events featuring live music, food and giveaways.

"These celebrations encourage residents to come outside and spend the evening getting to know their neighbors, community partners, and local officials," city staff wrote in a news release.

Take a look at what's planned:

Ward 1

• Lighthouse Worship Center, 111 E. Indian Trail, from 5-7 p.m.
• Pigeon Hill Neighbors, 825 Sheffer Road, from 5-8 p.m.
• Aurora Carrillon Lions Club, 1223 Barkston Lane, from 6-7:30 p.m.
• Northeast Community Group, 1590 Church Road, from 6-8 p.m.

Ward 2

• Lights of Sacred Heart, at State Street between Kane Street and Fulton Avenue, from 4-7 p.m.
• Simply Destinee, 100 Middle Ave., from 5-8 p.m.
• Vineyard Aurora Christian Fellowship, 505 E. Galena Blvd., 5-8 p.m.
• We Are United/Restore, Root Street between New York Street and Spring Street, from 6-7:30 p.m.

Ward 3

• Hometown Community Support Team, 1721 Town Center St., from 6-8 p.m.
• United Neighbors, 550 Fourth Ave., from 5-8 p.m.

Ward 4

• Bardwell Residences, 301 Weston Ave., from 4-6 p.m.
• Aurora Township, 313 Gale St., from 4-6 p.m.
• Divine Providence Ministries, 402 Sherman Ave., from 5-8 p.m.
• Blackhawk Park Neighborhood, 1306 Winona Ave., from 4:30-7 p.m.
• West Park Neighbors, 7629 W. Galena Blvd., from 5-8 p.m.
• New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd., from 5-8 p.m.

Ward 5

• Washington Neighbors, Constitution Drive and Downer Place, from 5-7 p.m.

Ward 6

• Gayles Memorial Baptist Church, 730 Gillette Ave., from 5-6 p.m.
• Northwest Territories, 1038 Foran Lane, from 5-7 p.m.
• Randall West Homeowners Association, 1373 Monomoy St., from 4-6 p.m.

Ward 7

• Greater Mount Olive, 1039 Bonner Ave., from 5-8 p.m.
• Haven Christian Ministries, 1029 Kane St., from 5-8 p.m.
• TBOC, 1226 Grand Blvd., from 4-7 p.m.

Ward 9

• We Inspire Nations, 2000 Barrington Drive, 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.
• Teen Impact, 4008 Fox Valley Center Drive, from 5-8 p.m.