National Night Out Events In and Around Vienna

If an unusual amount of police and fire vehicles pull up to your neighborhood tonight, they may just be there to say hello.

Fairfax County police and fire departments are participating in National Night Out (NNO), an evening sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch where community and civic organizations, local police departments and residents take to the streets in a stand against violence and crime. Many groups order pizza or barbecue and discuss local issues, particularly pertaining to crime and crime prevention in their communities.

According to Fairfax County police, the goals of National Night Out are to strengthen community connections within neighborhoods and to heighten awareness of crime prevention issues.

While Vienna Police don't participate in the events, an engine from the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department is heading to a community gathering at 9480 Virginia Center Boulevard, said Captain Keith Cross of McLean's station. Neighbors and friends will gather from 7 to 10 p.m. for sodas and safety displays.

Other events in and around Vienna, with Fire Departments listed, are:

2708 Curzon Court cul-de-sac, 7-9 p.m. Neighbors will only put their porch lights on in a show of solidarity. There is no formal event.

• Vienna Station: Marquis at Vienna Station, 9480 Va. Center Blvd, Vienna 7 to 10 p.m.. There will be safety display tables and soda.
• Dunn Loring Station: 2006 Gallows Tree Lane, Vienna, 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be pizza and light food.
• Merrifield Station, 2655 Prosperity Ave., Fairfax (near Dunn Loring Metro) 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be catering from Baha Fresh

If you're having a gathering in your neighborhood, add the location in the comments below.