Mark your calendar for Gastonia’s National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 7

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The Gastonia Police Department invites community watch groups and the public to mark their calendars for Gastonia’s National Night Out celebration scheduled 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.7 at Eastridge Mall, 246 N. New Hope Road.

National Night Out is an annual campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. Eastridge Mall is sponsoring the free event in Gastonia again this year. Planning is getting underway for this year’s event, which includes displays and live demonstrations from Gastonia’s police and fire departments as well as a number of informational booths from various community organizations and businesses.

Businesses and organizations interested in participating with Gastonia’s 2018 National Night Out can submit an online form at https://dlahser.wufoo.com/forms/2018-national-night-out-in-gastonia/ or contact Officer David Lingafelt by email at lingafelt_david@cityofgastonia.com or by phone at 704-842-5120.