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Union County Hosting National Night Out - Meisel Park, Springfield

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is hosting National Night Out at Union County’s Meisel Park in Springfield on Tuesday, August 2, 2011.  The free festivities begin at 6:00pm and continue with an outdoor screening of the popular Disney movie “G-Force” at dusk.

Free activities for children at Union County National Night Out include inflatable rides, “Bubblemania” bubble-blowing fun, Bingo, crafts, and more.  The Union County’s Bomb Squad, SWAT team, and K-9 Unit will stage live demonstrations, and there will be a hands-on exhibit of two dozen police and emergency vehicles along with the county’s Fire Safety Trailer.

A raffle is also included in the event, featuring Somerset Patriots tickets, Staples gift cards, bike helmets, Flip cams, and more.

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Visitors are welcome to bring picnics. An ice cream vendor will also be on site. Free snacks are available courtesy of ShopRite, and there will be free hotdogs and bottled water courtesy of Target.

The screening of G-Force, a G-rated animated comedy, will begin at 9:00 p.m.  All are welcome.

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