The evening of Tuesday August 6, 5:00 to 8:00pm is National Night Out, a nationwide effort to make communities safer by building and strengthening relationships among neighbors. Strong neighborhoods help us become more resilient and improve our ability to recover after a disaster. Berkeley’s National Night Out program is organized by the Berkeley Police Department’s Community Services Bureau.

ALBANY
Block parties will be held throughout the city with visits visit from McGruff, giveaway items for the kids, special gifts for the hosts and a visit from City staff. Details

BERKELEY
Berkeley has about 40 block parties mapped. Look here.
A special block party titled ‘Stop the Violence National Night Out Block Party’ is being held at 1640 Stuart st Berkeley 3:00 to 7:00 pm. It includes live performances, Inflatables, food, carnival games. Details.

EMERYVILLE
An all Emeryville party will be held at Christie Park 6200 Christie Ave. Details.

3 to 7pm