Newark Night Out 2012

National Night Out

Today is the "National Night Out Against Crime" - It is designed to generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. Festivities will be at Kasberger Field, at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and North 5th Street, in Newark's West Ward from 2-10pm. The annual event will begin with a softball game between the Newark Police Department and the Newark Fire Department, followed by a game between the Police Department and the Essex County Sheriff's Office.

Open to the public, the event includes music, bouncy rides, a dunk tank, and other activities for kids and adults. Batman and his Batmobile, McGruff the Crime Dog, and Sparky the Fire Dog will make appearances. The Police Department will display their Emergency Services Unit and its equipment, police horses, motorcycles, the police boat, bomb truck, Segway device, and their command post vehicle. In addition, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey will provide free health screenings for residents.

Newark Night Out

Newark Night Out is a coordinated effort at 13 locations through 15+ ministries within Newark - spearheaded by a coalition of businesses, non-profits, community agencies and churches to seek peace, righteousness and joy in every aspect of life in Newark. Here are the locations:

- Lincoln Park (Clinton Ave & Broad St) hosted by Pastor Gerald Whitaker or Christ Church
- West Side Park Neighborhood (Manna Station - 202 16th Ave)
- Washington Park (Washington St & Washington Place)
- 580 Mount Prospect Ave - hosted by Bethel Assemblies of God
- West End & South Orange Aves - hosted by Beth El International Church
- Clinton Ave & 18th Street - hosted by Hope Ministries
- 1001 South Orange Ave - hosted by Faith Christian Center
- 985 South Orange Ave - hosted by Newark Gospel Tabernacle
- Clinton Place & Watson (Off Nye Ave) - hosted by Living Logos Christian Assembly
- 292 Chancellor Ave (corner of Aldine St) - hosted by Greater Life Church
- 444 North 5th Street - hosted by Foundtain of Life Pentecost Church
- 184 Clinton Ave - hosted by Power House Deliverance Ministries
- 96 South 6th Street - hosted by Central Assemby of God