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Edgewood police, fire and partners plan Aug. 4 National Night Out with free food, giveaways and safety outreach
Summary
Edgewood’s National Night Out is set for Tuesday, Aug. 4 (5–8 p.m.) at the Edgewood Golf Course. The police and fire departments said the event is primarily grant‑funded and will include free food, donated bicycles and backpacks, safety demonstrations and a scheduled appearance by Boomer, the Indiana Pacers mascot.
Town staff told the council that Edgewood’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Edgewood Golf Course and will include giveaways, safety demonstrations, food and community outreach.
“Boomer will be there,” the police representative said, noting the mascot will be among the attractions for children. The police representative said the three years of National Night Out events have been paid from an opioid‑education grant and not from tax revenue.
Sponsors and donors cited in the meeting include AT&T (a $300 donation for food), Gene’s Root Beer (donated 200 hot dogs), a local bakery donating buns, Kona Ice (200 free servings of shaved ice), and several community groups and county agencies that will participate in demonstrations. The town also plans a backpack giveaway and dental kits for kids contributed by a local dentist.
Fire Department Captain Jordan White outlined the department’s community outreach, training time and recent graduations and encouraged residents to follow the department’s Facebook page for event details and volunteer opportunities.
Council members said the event is intended both as a community celebration and as a public‑safety outreach effort to allow residents—particularly children—to meet first responders in a non‑emergency setting.
