Crime & Safety

Livingston's National Night Out to Feature Raffle Prizes From Local Businesses

Sixth annual event is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Livingston's sixth annual National Night Out will feature a free raffle with participants having a chance to win prizes from local businesses.

The event, which will start at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Memorial Oval, will include prizes donated by Love Letters, Antonio’s, Dieci, and Livingston Car Wash. Dana Gaier, Livingston resident and voice of Edith in the “Despicable Me” movies, has also donated several movie-related prizes for this year’s free raffle.

Step it Up Events will be present with its open photo booth all evening. Attendees will be able to pose for a picture and receive a souvenir copy to take with them. McGruff the Crime Dog will be posing for photos from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

Find out what's happening in Livingstonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Livingston’s event is supported by donations from Best Provisions, Costco, Crystal Plaza, Livingston BID, Livingston Chamber of Commerce, Investors Savings Bank, Kings and Livingston Bagel.

The Livingston Kiwanis Club will hold a Swim Karnival for children ages 3 to 13 at Haines Pool from 7 to 8 p.m.

Find out what's happening in Livingstonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Any organization or local business that would like to have a free display table at the event can call the Community Policing Unit at 973-992-3000 ext. 3600.

In case of rain, the event will be held inside Livingston High School.

Volunteers are needed for various positions including running carnival games for children.  To donate, volunteer or to learn more about Livingston’s upcoming National Night Out, contact Officer Gary Mankowitz at 973-992-3000 ext. 3208 or Gmankowitz@livingstonnj.org.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.