ANNA – Residents of Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Pope, Pulaski and Union counties are invited to attend National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the City of Anna Swimming Pool on Church Street in Anna.

According to the National Night Out website, National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

There will be free swimming, food and resources. A parent/guardian must be present during the event.

This event is brought to you by Recovery Oriented Systems of Care, a program of Arrowleaf.