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Celebrating Community in Alexandria’s Del Ray Neighborhood with National Night Out

August 5th, 2008 Categories: Del Ray

Despite gray skies and ever present humidity, Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood lived up to its well-deserved reputation with a spirited community celebration of “National Night Out”.

Now in its 25th year, National Night Out is a unique neighborhood event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) that is designed to:

With that in mind, the Alexandria’s Sheriff’s Department and the Alexandria Police Department are a viable presence at each gathering.

This year, a newcomer and an absolute hit, was the 17,000 ton armored Humvee like vehicle used by the city’s SWAT teams. Another favorite was K-9 trooper “Ajax”.

Hats off to the folks who serve and protect us! I hope they enjoyed it as much as we did.

Michael

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  1. Edna Gregg said at August 7th, 2008 at 5:02 pm

    Wonderful time. It was great celebrating with neighbors and friends. Looking forward to next year.

  2. Michael said at August 9th, 2008 at 9:15 am

    You are so right Edna. And with all the change on our block this year it was a great way to meet new neighbors too. Don’t forget another chance to get together – the chili cook off in October!

    Michael

  3. Linda Wilkins said at August 12th, 2008 at 3:23 am

    Very very nice! Thanks for sharing

  4. Michael said at August 14th, 2008 at 1:49 pm

    Linda,

    It was fun wasn’t it? When they get ready to write the next history of Del Ray, I think our National Night out celebration should get special recognition!

    Thanks for stopping by,

    Michael

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