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National Night Out

By Sarah Shurge ticket for free food from local food
National Night Out is a commu- trucks: G Faz Pizza, Fatman Nok’s
nity-building campaign that pro- Hotdogs, and Kona Ice.
motes police-community camaraderie. Be sure to check out the selfie sta-
“We are thrilled to bring this na- tion for fun photo ops.
tional event to the City of Wayne and There will be interactive stations
create opportunities for positive, with Wayne Police, Fire, and DPW
meaningful interactions between our where kids will be able to look at the
community and our first respon- patrol cars, get inside fire trucks,
ders,” said Lisa Kubany, DDA Mar- and DPW heavy equipment.
keting and Events Director. The Wayne Fire Department will
The City of Wayne’s first annual also be on site with a hose so kids
National Night Out will be Tuesday, can rinse off and have fun playing in
August 5th, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the water afterward.
Attwood Park, located at 33601 An- “This event is a great way for the
napolis St. community to personally meet their
This community event is free to local heroes - the police and firemen
the public. There will be free swag who are there for them in their times
bag giveaways for the first 250 kids. of crisis or who are just there to
The event will have: a balloon make them smile,” said Shawn Bain,
artist, face painting, popcorn, cotton Wayne Police Department Records
candy, and inflatable games. Coordinator. Bain retired in 2019
There will be a Foam Dance Party after 34 years of dispatch/supervi-
— kids will get wet, so swimsuits or sory position for 911.
water-friendly clothing is recom- Sponsors of the event are: City of
mended (shoes must be worn). (The Wayne Police/Fire/Command and
foam is biodegradable, hypoaller- DPW Units, Mark Chevrolet, Jack
genic, and safe for both kids and Demmer Ford, State Farm/Kevin Hat-
pets). Guests will receive a food maker, Hickory Hollow Co-Op,

US12, Dairy Queen, Connection Engineers, and AKA Custom Aparel.
Church, Law Auto, Kona Ice, Wayne “Events like National Night Out
Rotary, Howard’s Towing, New help build trust, connection, and a
Jerusalem Baptist Church, HYPE, sense of unity. We’re all better to-
Fat Man Nok’s, G.Faz Pizza, Wayne gether,” said Kubany.
Youth Service, Boise Cascade, Fra- Be sure to come out and meet
zier Auto Service Towing, Hennessey your local heroes!

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