Tamaqua second National Night Out (N.N.O.) event is set for tomorrow (Tuesday, August 5, 2014) from 6 PM to 9 PM along both sides of the 100 block of Pine Street in the borough.
The local event, which will include about two dozen organizations, is part of a national movement to take back our streets from criminals and provide a safer environment for everyone.
An estimated 425 visitors took part in last year’s event.
Participants will include members of the Tamaqua Community Arts Center, Tamaqua Safety Initiative, Original Sounds DJ, Heroes for Hope: Have your picture taken with Batman and Catwoman, Banditelli’s Marine & Auto with PA Fish & Boat Commission, Dn’A Bikes,  Hess Windows, American Hose Company, LOL Youth Writers, DeMelfie School of Music, Schafer’s Pharmacy, Tamaqua Family Practice, St. Luke’s Medical Center , Tamaqua Salvation Army, SEPA: Elder Abuse, Barry Isset Company, Live the Green Dot, Tamaqua Ambulance Association, SARCC: Sexual Assault Resource Counseling Center, The Boy Scouts, The Girl Scouts, USA Martial Arts, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Tamaqua Rescue Squad, Schuylkill Headstart, Dear Tamaqua Venture, Tamaqua Police Department, Citizen’s Fire Company, Original Sounds DJ, Right Turn Auto, Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman, Bob Lippi: Tap Dancing, The Majestic House and so on.
Entertainment will be provided by DJ Original Sounds.
Created in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch, the program started by asking people to turn on their porch lights to let criminals know neighborhoods had organized and were fighting to take back their streets.
It quickly turned into more than just a front porch vigil. From 400 communities in 23 states, National Night Out has grown into a celebration in almost 17,000 communities across all 50 states, as well as U.S. territories, Canada and U.S. military bases worldwide.
The official website states: “Participants no longer just sit on the porch with their lights on. Communities now promote crime prevention involvement with block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from emergency personnel, rallies and marches, exhibits, youth events, safety demonstrations and seminars in an effort to heighten awareness and enhance community relations.”
Tamaqua Fire Police will provide help with pedestrians traveling from the carnival to the 100 block of Pine Street, where the bulk of activities will take place. Stations will also be set up on Mauch Chunk Street.
Adding to the event, volunteers with the Tamaqua Salvation Army will be holding “Kidz Karnival” Fundraiser from 2 PM to 9 PM at the Tamaqua Train Station parking lot (along North Railroad Street).
Click HERE to view TamaquaArea.com photos from last year’s N.N.O. in Tamaqua.
Click HERE to view this year’s Tamaqua National Night Out Facebook page.