National Night Out 2015
Published 8:28 pm Tuesday, August 4, 2015
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HOT STUFF: Local children try to beat the clock and one another during a round of Zaxby’s of Washington’s hot wings eating contest.
National Night Out is a nationwide campaign, which strives to better the relationship between the community and law enforcement officials. The overall goal is to promote safer communities and bring people in contact with law enforcement in positive situations. Washington’s event featured a variety of activities, including a block party at Beebe Memorial Park, a free-style calisthenics demonstration and a hot wings eating contest.
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BOY WITH THE BUBBLES: Jahmir Cobb, age 7, has a bit of fun blowing bubbles at the community-wide block party held at Beebe Memorial Park.
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FREE-STYLE: Patrick Thienpont takes a turn on the parallel bars, part of the free-style calisthenics demo set up at National Night Out by Washington native Rain Bennett and Jason Williams, of Durham.
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AND THE WINNER IS: Lamar Stevenson, 11, raises his hands in victory as he wins Zaxby’s of Washington’s hot wings eating contest. Lamar has won two years running and for his effort received a Zaxby’s gift card from Manager Jonathan Rose.
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RAY OF SUNSHINE: Joslyn Boyd, age 2, smiles for the camera at Tuesday’s national celebration of law enforcement and the community taking a joint stand against crime, National Night Out.
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FLAMING HOT: Sparky the Fire Dog made at an appearance at National Night Out to promote fire safety for kids.
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