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National Night Out set for Aug. 6 in Medina

File photo by Tom Rivers: Emma Slack, 8, throws the ball at the dunk tank bull’s eye. She tried to get Medina Police Chief Todd Draper in the water.

Posted 31 July 2024 at 3:23 pm

Press Release, National Night Out in Orleans County

MEDINA – The Medina Police Department, with the assistance of the Medina Police Advisory National Night Out Sub-Committee, are collaborating again for this year’s Orleans County National Night Out.

We are proud to give an update on this year’s event that will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Medina Clifford Wise Intermediate School, 1016 Gwinn St.

National Night Out started in the 1980s as a way to bring law enforcement and citizens together nationwide on the same night each year. We have expanded on that principle and put together an event that focuses on bringing many agencies and organizations together for the annual National Night Out date each year.

Participants in this event will include law enforcement from throughout the county, fire agencies, EMS responders, civic organizations and other groups that will be providing activities and giveaways. Some of the big hits from past events have been the “Battle of the Belts,” K-9 demonstrations and the bike rodeo.

Our mission is simple. We want an event where families can come for a night and be entertained at no cost, eating and having fun in an environment that is free of violence, alcohol, tobacco and drugs. We hope citizens can meet members of our local organizations and get to know the services they provide to our community.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors, participants, and volunteers who have helped make this event possible!

We will also be providing regular updates through our Facebook pages: National Night Out – Orleans  and Medina Police Department.

Tentative Schedule

  • 6 p.m. – Mercy Flight Landing
  • 6:45 p.m. – Battle of the Belts
  • 7:15 p.m. – K-9 Demonstration

Tentative Dunk Tank Participants

  • Police Chief Todd Draper
  • Fire Chief Matt Jackson
  • Village Trustee Jess Marciano
  • Village Trustee Diana Baker
  • Pastor Jovannie Canales

Highlighted Activities:

  • Free Hot Dogs, Water, & Chips
  • Bike Rodeo,
  • Child Car Seat Safety Inspections
  • Llamas & Alpacas
  • Bounce House
  • Coloring Contest
  • Spray House
  • Games and Giveaways
  • Police and Fire equipment
  • Appearances by Safety Pup
  • Caricature
  • Magician