National Night Out 2016 Party Ideas

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1 National Night Out 2016 Party Ideas Contribute To Your Community Beautify a common area Collect for a food shelf Cover graffiti Plan a fall clean-up or bulb planting Collect addresses to enable communication with your Neighborhood Watch Group Hold a voter registration drive Ask attendees to bring a canned good for a neighborhood church or food pantry. Donations are always down during the summer months. Start a Back to School supply drive! Your local elementary school can provide donations to students in need, to help them start the new school year off on the right foot! Activities For Youth Bicycle parade/rodeo Chalk art Face painting Watermelon eating contest Kiddie jump Moon Walk Make a banner or mural Piñata Hula Hoop contest Scavenger hunt Talent show Frisbee throwing contest Inspire clean-up after the party by rewarding children with a prize for packing up garbage. Have a coloring contest and offer a prize to the winning entry. Include Simple Refreshments Hot dogs and Hamburgers Cookie exchange Potluck Pretzels and soda Watermelon

2 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2016 THEME CONTEST JUDGING FORM Neighborhood Name: NNO Coordinator Name: Use of Theme Does the party outline fully promote the theme of Orlando s NNO? Does the theme flow throughout the party outline? Does the theme of the party reflect careful planning? Creativity Has the party outline demonstrated a new approach to the delivery of the message? Creative slogans, party name, games that promote the theme, etc.? Does the party outline and supporting documents indicate the use of creativity (i.e. colors, graphics, flyers, posters, etc.)? Neighborhood Involvement Does the party outline include activities for children and/or seniors? Does the party outline indicate party planning and coordination involved various members of the community? Does the party involve a local business or merchant? Crime Prevention Usage & Education Does the party outline include crime prevention verbiage? Does the party outline seek to educate neighbors on crime prevention techniques? Does the party outline indicate plans for training or distribution of brochures? Clarity Is the party outline self-explanatory and easily understood? Are all lettering, signs, and diagrams neat and accurate? Are lettering, signs, and diagrams appropriately used or do they clutter or confuse? Total Score 2

3 Suggested Activities for Getting to Know your Neighbors Cultural Connection 1. Have everyone bring their favorite family dish. 2. Teach everyone how to say three things in another language. 3. Use a map to indicate where everyone originally came from. 4. Record the story of how everyone came to live in the neighborhood and what he or she likes best about it. 5. Identify any special people that lived in your area such as the longest resident, politician, artist, eccentric, hero, etc. Have partygoers guess who, what, where through charades and other games. 6. Research your neighborhood s history at the Orlando Public Library. Neighborhood Action 1. Discuss what issues/concerns people have (keep this to a predetermined time: remember, a block party should be fun). 2. Establish teams to explore how to resolve the concerns. 3. Make plans to have a neighborhood clean-up. 4. Build a bench, plant a garden, paint street numbers, or plant a tree as part of the block party activities. 5. Beautify an entrance way to the neighborhood. Get free plants from Keep Orlando Beautiful. Please call to request free plants. 3

4 2016 National Night Out Evaluation Form In an effort to make our 2017 National Night Out Event even better for everyone involved, we would greatly appreciate your feedback to the questions below. 1. What did you enjoy most about NNO? 2. Were your expectations met in terms of support from the Orlando Police Department? 3. Do you plan on participating next year? If no, why not? 4. What changes would you like to see for next year s event? 5. Did you have your party package delivered? If so, was this enough incentive for you to turn in your application early? 6. What item in the Party Package did your guests enjoy the most? Which would you remove from the Party Package? 7. How many guests attended your party? Adults Children How many streets participated in your party? # of homes represented 8. Additional comments? 9. NNO Organizers name On behalf of the Orlando Police Departments Crime Prevention Division, we thank you for your participation. Submit your evaluation by October 14 th to be entered into a drawing for great prizes donated by Orlando businesses. One evaluation per party. Return by mail, fax or to: Orlando Police Department Neighborhood Watch Unit P.O. Box 913 Orlando, FL Fax: OPDNeighborhoodWatch@cityoforlando.net 4

5 PROMOTING YOUR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT: 1. Include notices in neighborhood newsletters and church bulletins for two months prior to NNO. 2. Personally invite each neighbor with a flyer (the Neighborhood Watch Unit can provide these for you make your request early). 3. Hang your NNO banner early. 4. Use Nextdoor.com, your neighborhood Facebook page or other social media to communicate party plans. 5. Post photos on social media from past NNO events each week, be sure and tag your residents. 6. Send electronic invitations to your neighborhood list. 7. Use social sign up services like Evite.com, to make rsvp s easy to track and it s an easy way to solicit food donations from attendees. 8. #Hashtags are your friend hashtags are a great way to build buzz around your event and connect your neighbors. 9. Give each family an assignment so that they have buy in to your event. The assignments can be inexpensive and easy (i.e.: chairs, games, music, plates, sidewalk chalk, sign in sheets) 10. Keep a copy of sign in sheets with addresses, so that you can easily make contact for Neighborhood Watch meetings and next year s National Night Out event. 5

6 Important NNO Dates May 20 May 25 May 31 May 27 June 12 June 15 June 25 June 26 July 10 July 20, 21, 22, 23 July 15 July 15 July 17 July 28 August 2 August 3 August 4 August 4 August 14 Senior Safety Summit Ventura Country Club 3333 Woodgate Blvd. 9 a.m. 12 p.m. NNO Planning Week Hispanic Safety Summit Engelwood Neighborhood Center 6123 La Costa Dr. 9:30 11 a.m. Submit photos of your Planning Week activities for another entry into the grand prize drawing. NNO Teen Police & Fire Academy Orlando Police Headquarters Call to register or sonya.robinson@cityoforlando.net by June 8, Theme Party Contest registration deadline Registration must be received by this date for Party Package Delivery. NNO Party Package Pick-up Orlando Police Headquarters District 2 NNO Safety Fair Sedanos 5660 Curry Ford Rd. Street Closure Permit deadline NNO Goes to Church registration deadline Last day to register your party. Party Packages will be given if available. NNO Day of Prayer NNO Kick Off Party Target in SODO 120 W. Grant St. 6 8:30 p.m. NNO Goes to Church NNO Main Event Day Eligible for additional door prize drawings, if you submit your NNO evaluation by this date 6

7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. How much does it cost to host a NNO block party? 2. What is NNO? 3. Where do I host my block party? 4. How do I register? 5. When is NNO? 6. What time should my block party begin? 7. Do I have to create my own theme for my party? 8. Where do I get the NNO Party Package? 9. What is in the NNO Party Package? 10. Why should I have a block party? 11. Does OPD attend our NNO block party? 12. How can I get free fliers for my block party? 13. Does my neighborhood have to be in the City of Orlando? 14. How can I get my company to be a NNO sponsor? 15. Where can I purchase NNO paraphernalia? 16. What is the best way to promote my NNO event? 17. Can my church host a NNO party? 18. Can an apartment/condo community participate in NNO? 19. Do I have to participate in the Theme Party contest? 7

8 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions 1. It costs nothing to register and host a NNO party. The Orlando Police Department will even pay for you street closure. We encourage you to seek donations for all of your food, drinks and even your party activities (moon bounce, clown, DJ, etc.) 2. NNO is National Night Out, America s Night Out Against Crime. In 1984, NNO was introduced as an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. NATW s National Night Out program culminates annually, on the first Tuesday of August (In Texas, the first Tuesday of October). 3. NNO Block Parties can be held ANYWHERE in the City limits of Orlando. Many parties are held at churches, community centers, but the most effective parties are held right on your street or in your backyard. The idea behind NNO is to get to know who lives on your street and get neighbors talking to each other and looking out for one another. Apartment communities, individual streets, entire subdivisions, churches, condo communities, civic clubs; all are invited to participate. 4. To register your street or neighborhood, visit cityoforlando.net/police and under the Citizen Information tab you will find an option for NNO. There you will have the option to register online or print out a registration form that can be mailed to PO Box 913, Orlando, FL You can also call to have a registration packet sent to you. 5. NNO happens each year on the first Tuesday in August. This year it will take place on August 4, Most NNO Block Parties happen between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. However, you should tailor your party time to meet the needs of your guests. 7. The theme for Orlando is: "Crime and Drugs Not On My Block". Most neighborhoods use that theme, but you can feel free to select and use any theme that ties in to crime prevention. 8. AND 9. Each NNO Block Party that registers with the Orlando Police Department will receive a NNO Party Package. This package will include a NNO banner, NNO balloons, NNO t-shirts and a host of other give-a-ways that will assist in making 8

9 your party more memorable. If your registration is received by July 10, 2015, the Party Package will be delivered to the address you provide on your registration form. If you submit your application after July 11th, you must use the following pick up schedule: July 20 July 21 July 22 July a.m. - 2p.m. 3-7 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2p.m. 3-7 p.m. When picking up your party package at the Orlando Police Department Headquarters (100 S. Hughey Ave. Orlando, FL 32801), please call when you are 5 minutes away and a staff person will meet you at your car with your Party Package. This will help cut down your wait time. Upon arrival, please approach the gate at the rear of the building, press the button at the gate and let the staff person know that you are here to pick up NNO materials. 10. Neighborhoods that participate in NNO, report that they feel a stronger sense of community amongst their neighbors and really enjoy getting to know who lives in their neighborhoods. It is also a great way to meet your City Commissioner and the officers that patrol their neighborhood, since they will visit registered parties. 11. Each registered party is visited by their neighborhood OPD patrol officer. City of Orlando Commissioner s, OPD Mounted Officers and Bike Officers. Trucks from the Orlando Fire Department will also visit NNO parties. 12. The Orlando Police Department Neighborhood Watch Unit will supply fliers for your event. This is a great way to let your neighbors know that you are hosting a party and inviting them to attend your event. Please call to request your flyers. 13. NNO happens all across the country. If you are in the City of Orlando, but are not sure if your address falls within Orange County Sherriff s Department s jurisdiction or OPD s, please call and we can assist you in determining which you are in. If you are in another city, please contact your local law enforcement agency for further details on how to register your neighborhood. 14. OPD recognizes that businesses within the City are an integral part of each of our communities and we appreciate the support they offer to NNO. Past 9

10 business sponsors have included Target, Orlando Health, Flippers Pizzeria, WellCare, Sea World and many, many more. If you are interested in supporting our efforts please contact Georgeanna Butler at the Orlando Police Department. or For information on NNO across the country or to purchase NNO paraphernalia, visit Flyers that go on each neighbor s door, sending out evites, Nextdoor.com, your neighborhoods social media site or website. Be creative! 17. Yes, we encourage all City of Orlando churches to register for NNO. NNO Goes to Church Registrants will be given a NNO Block Party Package that includes: NNO t-shirts Coloring Books Water & Soda NNO banner Sidewalk Chalk Frisbees The first 25 churches that register for NNO Goes to Church will receive a moon bounce and a food concession machine. 18. Yes, apartment and condo communities are welcomed to register for NNO. We only require that community be within the City limits of Orlando. If you are not sure whether you are in Orange County or the City of Orlando, please call for assistance. 19. No. You do not have to participate in the Theme Party Contest. 10

11 HOW TO PLAN A NNO PARTY IN 15 DAYS? 1. Make a list of all the neighbors on your street. 2. Send them an invitation for the party. The Orlando Police Department s Neighborhood Watch Unit can provide you with a designed invitation. 3. Register your party at 4. Request a donation letter from the Orlando Police Department s Neighborhood Watch Unit. Use this letter to solicit food, drink and all types of donations from local businesses. 5. Ask each family to donate one or more of the following items: Food Drink Dessert Cups Napkins Plastic ware Plates Table Chairs Music Blanket Balls, Frisbees, bicycles, skateboards 6. Plan a few fun activities for kids sidewalk chalk contest, NNO Essay or Coloring Contest, face painting, moon bounce, jump rope contest, slip-n-slide, water sprinkler fun, etc. 7. Plan a few activities to help neighbors get to know each other. 11