National Night Out Event August 5

Plans are underway for this year’s National Night Out, with the Fallon Police Department taking the lead. The annual community-building event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Oats Park. The event is designed to foster stronger relationships between neighbors and local law enforcement.

Capt. John Riley led the initial planning meeting last week, bringing together representatives from the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe, Naval Air Station Fallon, Banner Churchill EMS, and the Fallon-Churchill Volunteer Fire Department. The group discussed static displays, vendors, food, and activities planned for the event.

Over the past three years, the event has drawn participation from Nevada State Police, NAS Fallon Security and its working K9, FED Fire, Fleet & Family Support Center aboard NAS Fallon, Banner Churchill EMS, the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office and its K9 unit, Churchill County Search and Rescue, and multiple departments from the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe, including Emergency Management, Victim Services, and Law Enforcement.

Kari Gonzalez, a Victim Services Advocate with the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe, coordinated past events and will serve as point of contact while Riley is out of the office.

Organizers are seeking raffle prize donations—such as gift cards, merchandise, or services—volunteers to supervise children’s activities, and live demonstrations or displays.

Residents or organizations interested in participating should contact Gonzalez by Aug. 1 at [email protected].