National Night Out

Join the Bend Police Department at its annual National Night Out.

The Bend Police Department once again welcomes the Bend community to join in a night of family-friendly fun at National Night Out, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Mountain View High School.

The event is part of a nationwide program designed to foster strong relationships between community members and law enforcement.

This is a completely free event with food and entertainment for everyone. The event features music, lawn games, face painting and bounce houses, as well as demonstrations from our K9 unit and unmanned aerial systems (drones) throughout the evening. A variety of vehicles will be on display for kids and adults alike to check out, including a Bend Police patrol car, an armored vehicle and a fire engine. Police officers will serve hot dogs and other food and drinks, and community groups will be on hand to share resources as well.

In an effort to offer an event that is accessible to all community members, the first hour of this year’s National Night Out (from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.) will be sensory friendly, with lower music volume, no sirens, and no bright or flashing lights. Sensory kits will be available to borrow during the event courtesy of Central Oregon Disability Services Network.

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors: BASX, Hayden Homes, IBEW 280, Mid Oregon Credit Union, St. Charles Health System, Vero Fiber and Vyanet. Their generosity makes this event possible.

Thanks as well to the following for their in-kind donations: Advanced Systems Portable Restrooms, Bend Fire & Rescue, Bend-La Pine Schools, Bigfoot Beverages, Burgerville, Combined Communications, Eberhard’s Dairy, Franz Bakery, Kona Ice, Mt. Bachelor National Ski Patrol, Oregon National Guard, and Walmart.