Jackson residents looking for summer fun and connections with local public safety have plenty of upcoming opportunities. City of Jackson Police and Fire Services is hosting its first Summer Safety Series starting Wednesday, June 12.
This five event series will connect residents with public safety in neighborhood parks. The events will feature free food, games, giveaways, safety information, and bike raffles with helmets for ages 12 and under. Every event will feature two $50 Visa gift card giveaways for ages 13 to 18 years old.
Fire trucks and police patrol cars will be at each event for residents to get a close look at them. The events will run from 12 to 2:00 p.m. on the following dates.
- Wednesday, June 12: Kiwanis Park, 1521 Blakely Ave.
- Wednesday, June 26: Lions Park, 1025 N. Blackstone St.
- Wednesday, July 10: Loomis Park, 210 Gilbert St.
- Wednesday, July 31: Nixon Park, 400 E. North St.
- Wednesday, Aug. 14: MLK Recreation Center, 1107 Adrian St.
Director Elmer Hitt says Police and Fire Services is taking what they do for the annual National Night Out event and expanding the program to different areas of Jackson. “Our City benefits when residents build relationships with public safety and that’s what we’re looking forward to doing this summer with these events,” Hitt said.
CodeRED mass communication messages will go out to neighborhoods before the events to inform residents about the summer fun. Event updates will be posted on the City’s Facebook page.
