Night out against crime, Tuesday, August 3

Formal and informal Block Watches all over Shoreline and Lake Forest Park will be holding block parties on the evening of Tuesday, August 3 for the annual Night Out Against Crime. The parties are an opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other a little better. Neighbors who know each other are usually more pro-active about questioning the presence of strangers on the street and on their neighbors' property.

Lake Forest Park residents can still register their parties with the City and block off their street. If you are interested in hosting or organizing a party in your own neighborhood, contact Karen Howell, National Night Out Coordinator, for help in planning your event. 206-364-8216 x 547, Fax:206-361-8156, or email.

The registration form, special event permit to block off the street, as well as flyer and invitation templates are available on the city webpage.

Police Officers will be available to attend events upon request.

In Shoreline, it is too late to get a permit to block off the street, but parties can still be held on private property. Nora Smith, Neighborhood Coordinator, will help anyone with planning. She can be contacted at 206-801-2253 or email.