Introduced in 1984 by the National Association of town watch, this year's theme is "Give

Neighborhood Crime and Drugs a Going-Away Party."

The project's goals include:

· Heightening crime and drug prevention

awareness.

· Generating participation and support for

local anticrime programs.

· Strengthening neighborhood spirit and

police and community relations.

· Sending a message to criminals that

neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

"The Kroger Company is pleased to continue

our support of National Night out for the seventh

year," said Paul Smith, president of the

Kroger-Atlanta marketing area. "National Night Out has

achieved tremendous success, with our stores becoming

a center of activity to highlight safety and crime prevention. It offers our company the perfect

avenue for joining the efforts to make our

neighborhoods and our customers safe."

Kroger stores will offer a variety of activities

for families and the community including finger

painting of children, demonstrations by local police

and fire departments, appearances by McGruff the

Crime Dog and home safety demonstrations.

During the entire week of Aug. 1-8, different stores will sponsor community activities in honor

of National Night Out.

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