Minnetonka Night for Neighbors
August 4, 2009

Minnetonka Night for Neighbors is designed to heighten crime and drug awareness; generate support for and participation in local anti-crime fighting programs; and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Many neighborhoods host special events such as block parties and cookouts. This event has proven to be an effective and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and positive police-community partnerships.
The 2008 Minnetonka Night for Neighbors included 141 registered neighborhood events—up from 125 in 2007. Events were visited by McGruff the Crime Dog, Sparky the Fire Dog, HCMC ambulance, CenterPoint Energy, and by the Minnetonka Fire, Police and Public Works departments. In addition, numerous Minnetonka Police Department community service officers, reserves, and Explorers participated. This year’s sponsors included Cub Foods, Brunswick Zone, Davanni’s, Target, Caribou Coffee, Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America, AAA Child Safety Kits and CenterPoint Energy.
If you are planning on participating in the 2009 Minnetonka Night for Neighbors on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, please complete and submit the participation form below to request a visit from police, fire, ambulance or big trucks. Visits for Minnetonka Night for Neighbors will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no guarantee for visits as emergency calls may take resources out of service that evening; however, most events are visited. Visits will take place between 6 and 9 p.m. Register early, as each year more than half of the neighborhood parties are registered by July 1! Your flexibility on times is appreciated. Confirmation will be received within five business days.

