National Night Out is Aug. 1, 4-8pm at the Environmental Science Magnet School in Meyers.

This is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

National Night Out is designed to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.

Locally,  National Night Out is a partnership between El Dorado County, El Dorado County Sherriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Barton Health, South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling Services, California Conservation Corps and Kiwanis.

People will be able to:

• Explore a SWAT vehicle
• Meet a K9 officer
• Climb inside a fire truck
• Get car seats checked
• Learn about the California Conservation Corp and American Red Cross
• Talk to El Dorado County Vector Control
• Prepare your family for emergencies.