Stafford County will host its annual National Night Out at Stafford Market Place today, Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The event, one of the county’s largest community gatherings and the largest National Night Out celebration in the region features various food, business, and nonprofit vendors.
Originally moved to the fall during the pandemic, Stafford continues to hold this event in October, unlike other jurisdictions that celebrate in August.
The event will be held at Stafford Marketplace in North Stafford and provides an opportunity for neighbors to meet and connect outside. Registration opened on June 21. The opening ceremony will begin at 5 p.m., and the event is free to the public. Attendees are reminded to leave pets at home unless they are service animals and to refrain from smoking. Weather conditions are monitored, and updates will be provided on the sheriff’s Facebook and X accounts if necessary.
Updated — Virignia Gov. Glenn Youngkin expressed his frustration at the White House after it did not provide him with a briefing on the arrests of two illegal immigrants charged with ramming the gate and trespassing on Quantico Marine Corps Base.
They haven’t briefed me at all, which is just stunning. What I know is what you know,” Youngkin told Potomac Local News during a tour of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office’s National Night Out event at Spotsylvania Towne Center on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
A federal judge released Hasan Y. Hamdan and Mohammad K. Dabous on bond on July 22. Both are due back in an Alexandria federal courtroom in September. They are just some of the illegal immigrants Potomac Local News has learned have entered Quanctio Marine Corps Base, a trend among military bases as more illegal immigrants appear to be testing the security of military installations across the U.S.
“I’m just shocked they could be released when they were illegally here and not turned over to the authorities to be dealt with,” said Youngkin.
The governor asked the White House for a briefing on the incident 76 days ago. Youngkin said the silence from the Biden administration is “consistent on what it’s demonstrated” when it comes to open border policies.
“[Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee] Kamala Harris needs to live with the fact that she was the border czar. They may try to deny it, but that was her job. She didn’t do anything to secure the border, and now we’re one border state,” said Youngkin.
Youngkin toured the community fair with Derrick Anderson, a Spotsylvania native who’s running to replace Abigail Spanberger (D) in Congress. Spanberger is not seeking reelection.
Republican State Senate Candidate Hung Cao was also there.
“We have to shut down the border immediately. I mean, that’s got to happen right now. We’re seeing illegal immigrants coming in day in and day out, causing havoc not only to the United States but here in the Commonwealth of Virginia,” said Anderson. “We have five people in Virginia dying from fentanyl overdoses a day in the Commonwealth. We’re seeing an impact in us.”
Republican Senate Candidate Hung Cao also attended the event. He’s running against incumbent Democrat Sen. Tim Kaine, who told WJLA-TV he’s not in favor of a mass deportation of illegals. “The notion of mass deportation or calling everybody invaders, no, that’s not something I support,” the senator told the TV station.
“First of all, I’m a legal immigrant to this country. And I’m telling you, don’t ask for the American dream if you’re not willing to obey the American laws and embrace the American culture,” said Cao. Shame on him for not defending this country like he’s supposed to and living up to his oath of office.”
Despite Democrats removing Biden from the presidential ballot and replacing him with his vice president, Younkgin said Trump may win Virginia, a state he’s never won and one in which he lost to Biden by 10 points in 2020.
“Virignia is still in play,” said Youngkin.
@GlennYoungkin attended the@SpotsySheriff National Night Out event at @SpotsylvaniaTC on August 6, 2024 with @DerrickforVA and @HungCao_VA pic.twitter.com/0jwDnDd2HT
— Potomac Local News (@PotomacLocal) August 7, 2024
Here is information about the upcoming National Night Out events in our region. The annual event is tomorrow, August 6, 2024, except Stafford County, which holds its event later in the year.
Manassas Park
Manassas Park and its Police Department invite all community members to join the National Night Out 2024 event on Tuesday, August 6. The event promises an evening of fun, food, and community engagement from 5 to 8 p.m. at Signal Hill Park, 9300 Signal View Drive.
The event will also include free admission to the waterpark from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., courtesy of Manassas Park Parks & Recreation. This makes it a perfect outing for families looking to enjoy a summer evening. Civic outreach programs will be part of the activities, providing valuable information and resources to the attendees.
Manassas
The Manassas City Police Department is set to host the annual National Night Out event, which provides a unique opportunity for community engagement and fun in a family-friendly atmosphere. This year’s event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Manassas Museum, located at 9101 Prince William Street.
Spotsylvania County
The Spotsylvania Sherriff’s Office will hold its event at Spotsylvania Towne Center mall.
Stafford County
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office will host its annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is the largest of its kind in the region and will take place at Stafford Marketplace, 1220 Stafford Market Place in North Stafford, in front of the Target store.
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg police are still seeking to hear from neighborhood leaders who want to participate in the event.
Is your neighborhood participating in National Night Out (NNO)? Let us know- we would love to join you! Contact Sergeant Rivers with your neighborhood information and we will schedule officers to attend. https://bit.ly/3zZidZl
Prince William County
Prince William police do not plan an event. A police spokesman said many communities plan respective National Night Out events that officers attend.
National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign, aims to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement, fostering a true sense of community while bringing police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. This year’s event in Manassas Park is set to feature free food, fun activities, and various displays from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
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Stafford County Sheriff’s Office has announced dates for the 2024 National Night Out events.
National Night Out is an annual event offering a chance to meet your neighbors, interact with law enforcement, and learn about multiple businesses and non-profit services in the community.
The department has opened registration for neighborhoods interested in hosting a Night Out, and for those interested in exhibiting at the Stafford Marketplace event in October.
Prince William police: “The Prince William County Police Department will participate in the annual National Night Out celebration this year on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, and encourages County residents to lock their doors, turn on outdoor lights, and spend the evening outside with their neighbors as a symbol that they care about their neighborhoods.”
“National Night Out – coordinated by the Community Engagement Section of the Police Department – creates healthy neighborhoods block by block by helping neighbors know one another, celebrate community, and take steps to make neighborhoods safer for all residents.”
“Additionally, National Night Out helps build positive relationships between the community and their Police Department. Neighborhood Watch programs, and National Night Out, help to create a neighborhood network to prevent crime and enhance the quality of life in the County.”
“Watches throughout the County will host motorcade stops and invite police officers and other law enforcement personnel for refreshments. Join us, won’t you?”
In Manassas, police will welcome residents on the lawn of the newly reopened Manassas Museum between 6 and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
In Stafford County, the sheriff’s office celebrates National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3, 2023.
Stafford County residents celebrated the arrival of fall on October 11, 2022, with the Sheriff’s Office National Night Out.
The annual event is a chance to meet your neighbors, interact with law enforcement, and learn about multiple businesses and non-profit services in the community.
The community will descend on Stafford Marketplace for the National Night Out celebration of the sheriff’s office.
The annual event aims to bring people out of their homes in Stafford County to meet their neighbors and take a stand against crime while meeting law enforcement members and learning about their work to keep the community safe.
The sheriff’s office continues to hold the event in October despite the formal National Night Out being held in August. The department made the change during the pandemic, and since then, the event has evolved into an annual fall festival.
Tonight’s event begins at 5 o’clock, lasts until 8 p.m., and will occur in front of the Target store at 1150 Marketplace in North Stafford.
Sheriff’s deputies will be on hand to demonstrate crime prevention methods, K9s, and the sheriff’s motorcycle units.
The event will feature more than 140 vendors and food trucks that will offer something tasty to eat.
