Preventing crime, informing citizens and learning about ways to keep safe is what Bonita Springs officials hope to get the word out during their Night Out Against Crime picnic on Aug. 4.
The event, which starts at 10 a.m. at Riverside Park, will give the community an opportunity to collect information and spend time with their families.
"The Mayor will be cooking hot dogs and we will have booths for everyone to visit and learn about crime prevention information," said Arleen Houston, the special events and park coordinator with the city.
The city of Bonita Springs is paying $3,000 for the event that is being combined with a Back to School Bash. The city is also co-sponsoring that portion of the event for $3,000.
"Last year, we did it on Tuesday evening but this year to attract more people we are combining the school bash and the night together," said Houston, about the night against crime will be celebrated nationally on July 31.
"It's a way to prepare everyone for a new school year and combine efforts with giving important crime prevention information."
The information will be given out by several organizations who will set up booths for finger printing, social services and giveaways.
"We'd like to have the whole family there to do the community policing projects and it's a great opportunity for a lot of information to be expressed ... ," said Lt. Morgan Bowden of the Sheriff's Office.
The Lions Club will also be doing free hearing and eye exams at Community Hall across from the park.
"We will be out there for information, education and to let the citizens of Bonita Springs know that we are here and local," said Bowden referring to the new community policing substation near the park. "And, we want them to know that they can contact us with any problem they have."
Musical entertainment, food and activities will be offered at the event that concludes at 2 p.m.
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