WORTON — National Night Out is an annual event designed to strengthen bonds between law enforcement and the communities they serve and protect.
Since its inception in 1984, National Night Out has been celebrated on the first Tuesday of August.
Activities are family-friendly and typically include food, games and music.
This year’s event was Aug. 6.
In Kent County, which was celebrating NNO for the fourth year, there were two kickball games on Orem Field at Worton Park followed by a pool party at the adjacent Kent County Community Center.
Sponsors included Kent County Local Management Board, Chestertown Police Department, Minary’s Dream Alliance, Kent County Parks and Recreation, Kent County Health Department, Rising Sons Mentoring, Kent County State’s Attorney’s Office, Maryland Parole and Probation, Kent County Detention Center, Kent County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.
