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Oakdale, Riverbank plan National Night Out events
Patches
Being sold for $10 each, the Oakdale Police Department commemorative department patches are available now and are helping to raise funds for this year’s National Night Out event. Patches are limited to four per person and are available while supplies last. OPD Photo

Coming up on the first Tuesday of August, the cities of Oakdale and Riverbank will join others across the country in observing National Night Out.

The Oakdale Police Department will host Night Out activities on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., bringing residents and first responders together to promote community partnerships, neighborhood connections and public safety.

Much the same will be true in Riverbank, as the Riverbank Police Services will bring first responders together with family, friends and neighbors.

In Oakdale, the evening will begin with a community kickoff event at Dorada Park, 600 N. Second Ave., adjacent to the swimming pool. The kickoff is open to the public, and all residents are invited to meet local officers, participate in the festivities and help launch the citywide celebration.

Following the kickoff, Oakdale police officers and other first responders will visit participating neighborhood and apartment community events throughout the city. These gatherings are intended for residents of the participating neighborhoods and apartment complexes.

Scheduled community location visits in Oakdale include: East G Street and South Maag Avenue; California Avenue and Laurel Avenue; Olive Street and School Avenue; Carmel Ranch Circle; Tesoro Clubhouse; Golden Empire Apartments; and Oak Leaf Meadow Apartments.

Residents of Oakdale are encouraged to attend the public kickoff event or participate in the gathering designated for their neighborhood or apartment community.

The Riverbank event will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and be hosted at Silva Park, 5800 Antique Rose Way, with free food and drinks, emergency vehicles on display and a chance for residents to interact with law enforcement personnel and first responders in a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere. Police are also looking for local businesses and organizations that would like to have a booth at this year’s event. For more information, contact Riverbank Police Services at 209-869-7162.

There is no admission fee for the National Night Out festivities in either community and all ages are encouraged to attend.