Anne's Arts & Activities Blog

Bradford City Police Chief Christopher Lucco, Lisa Keck and the Bradford National Night Out Committee members encourage residents to spend the evening of August 3, 2010 out and about with your fellow neighbors in recognition of the 27th annual National Night Out. Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), National Night Out (NNO) was conceived with the aim of empowering community residents, and as a unique tool against criminal and drug activity. Along with traditional displays of outdoor lights and front porch vigils celebrations of National Night Out also features activities such as block parties, cookouts, parades, flashlight walks, exhibits, contests, youth programs and visits from local police departments. Goals of National Night Out include creating a heightened awareness of crime and drug prevention efforts, as well strengthening neighborhood spirit. NNO 2009 involved over 36 million people in 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cit...

Bradford City Police Officers Chris Lucco and Steve Green show some of their gear to people during National Night Out activities Tuesday. Emily Marshall entertained the crowd in Veterans Square, which included the delightful Hatcher family (minus Josh). These kids enjoy the giant slide at the Kids Carnival sponsored by the First United Methodist Church and the YMCA. Elm Street Manager Lisa Campogiani took time to pose with daughter Gabby and doggie before the pet parade. Ginny Hauser had her hands full with her (and husband Chris's) dogs so she got help from "aunt" Mary Anne Polucci-Sherman. Jay Monti and Blou were grand marshals for the parade. Heidi Mackowski and Tony Danias of the McKean County SPCA also participated, as did many other dogs. Linda Newman made sure her husband Dave got something to eat from Taste of Bradford in Veterans Square before he headed off to the pet parade.

A local favorite event will return to downtown Bradford! The Taste of Bradford will be held on Tuesday, August 4 from 5 – 8 p.m. in Veterans’ Square and will involve a variety of Bradford area restaurants as well as local musicians and singers, and a live broadcast on 100.1 The HERO. The event is being held in conjunction with the community wide second annual National Night Out. Local restaurants will serve smaller sized portions of their various menu items. People attending the event can ‘taste’ and enjoy a wide variety of foods. “This event is a lot of fun because people can sample menu items from several different restaurants,” said Main Street Manager, Anita Dolan. “It is a great way for restaurants to reach potential new customers.” The event will also involve live entertainment. People who have any kind of musical talent may contact the Main Street Manager’s office for more information about participating. “The whole purpose of National Night Out is to engage the community a...