The annual National Night Out event will be held Tuesday, August 5, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, at St. James Park in downtown San Jose. National Night Out is an annual nationwide event billed as “America’s Night Out Against Crime” and is a unique crime and drug prevention event. The focus of National Night Out is heighten drug and crime prevention awareness, strengthen neighborhood spirit, and encourage police-community partnerships.

Events promoting National Night Out are held in various locations throughout the country. Locally in downtown San Jose, National Night out will be held at St. James Park and will include refreshements and food generously sponsored by Zanotto’s Downtown Market. Program events include updates about the Master Plan for St. James Park, live music, and raffle. Historic walking tours including visits to the Fallon House and Peralta Adobe will be conducted by History San Jose. In additon, representatives of the San Jose Police Department will also be on hand to discuss neighborhood safety issues.

National Night Out at St. James Park is sponsored by St. James Historic District Neighborhood Association (SJHDNA), San Jose Downtown Residents Association (SJDRA), and San Jose Police Department (SJPD).

National Night Out
St. James Park
August 5, 2008
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

For additional information about National Night Out at St. James Park, contact Shirley Bell, SJHDNA President, at bellminnie@aol.com.