Hidden Oaks will participate in St. Charles Night out this year instead of holding our annual picnic at Vogt Brothers Park.   National Night Out will be held on Monday, September 14th. Neighborhoods throughout St. Charles are being invited to participate in this crime and drug prevention event. Beginning at 5:30PM, residents are encouraged to turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors. This event provides neigh-
bors the opportunity to meet or reconnect with one another. Registered block parties will receive visits from the Police Department, Fire Department and City Officials. Night Out 2015 is being supported, in part, by Target and volunteers from the St. Charles Target will be visiting registered parties to give out gifts.

St. Charles Night Out is designed to:

 -Increase crime and drug prevention awareness throughout the community

 -Generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts

 -Strengthen neighborhood unity

 -Enhance police-community partnerships

 -Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back

 -Promote the importance of the Neighborhood Watch program