Gaithersburg, MD – (July 20, 2022) – Several Gaithersburg neighborhoods are joining communities across the country to participate in the National Night Out (NNO) Against Crime campaign.

On Tuesday, August 2, these neighborhoods will hold events to increase drug prevention awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs, encourage residents to be involved in their communities, and send a message that neighborhoods and businesses are organized to fight back against crime. The NNO programs help bring together residents, law enforcement agencies, local officials, civic groups, and neighborhood organizations.

Participating neighborhoods include:

-Bennington (6:30 – 8:30 pm) Social event on the Parcel K - large grassy area bordered by Longdraft Road, Wade Court, Oak Shade & East Darby Court. Family fun activities for all ages include games, giveaways, and more.

-Brighton Village Apartment (6 – 8 p.m.) Social event near the playground at the pool house located at 347-353 West Side Drive.

-Casey Community Center (6 – 8 p.m.) 810 South Frederick Avenue. Family fun activities for all ages include music, craft activities, games, giveaways, and more. Register to attend here.

-Kentlands/Lakelands (6 – 8 p.m.) Activities at the Clubhouse, 485 Tschiffely Square Road.

-Montgomery Meadows (6 – 8 p.m.) Social event at the pavilion at Travis Park, 391 Travis Avenue.

-Saybrooke (4 – 8 p.m.) Social event at the pool on Saybrooke Oaks Boulevard.

For more information on Gaithersburg’s NNO programs please call the Gaithersburg Police Department at 301-258-6168, e-mail Officer Dan Lane at [email protected] or visit the City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.