National Night Out event set in Wick Park on Aug. 6

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

East Side Crime Watch, Unity Baptist Church and William “Guy” Burney, city coordinator of the Community Initiative to Reduce Violence, will sponsor National Night Out from 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 6 at Wick Park. The event will include food, music, refreshments and carnival games.

Teen Challenge, Increase the Peace Rally and Pregnancy Help Center will attend. Free health screenings will be provided. Scheduled speakers include Mayor Jamael Tito Brown, police chief Robin Lees, Councilman T.J. Rodgers, D-2nd, council President Demaine Kitchen, Annie Hall, community activist, and Burney. Pastor Rafael Cruz of Unity Baptist Church will provide a special message. Contact 330-742-4880 with questions.