Several stops around Escalon are on the schedule for the upcoming National Night Out, being observed across the country on Tuesday, Aug. 6. There are a total of eight locations being visited by a contingent of local officials and emergency services personnel this year.

Representatives from the City of Escalon, City Council, various city departments, along with members of the Escalon Police Department, volunteers and Explorers are expected to be on hand. Also, Escalon Fire Department and Escalon Community Ambulance crews typically join the caravan as well. This year, a member of county supervisor Robert Rickman’s office is also expected to attend the Night Out festivities in Escalon.

The entire group is scheduled to be in one large caravan for Escalon, moving from stop to stop beginning at 6 p.m.

Organizers Linda Alessi and Louise Spurgeon will host the first stop, a potluck at Saron Lutheran Church, 1742 North St., with the visit running from 6 pm. to 6:15 p.m.

The rest of the evening schedule is as follows:

Stop two, 6:20 to 6:35 p.m., 2301 Mission St., potluck, Judy Orr and Scott Orr, organizers.

Stop three, 6:40 to 6:55 p.m., 1412 Carolyn Ave., food and water games, Leann Castellanos, organizer.

Stop four, 7 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., 2037 California St., BBQ and games, Amy Williamson and Bob Eliott, organizers.

Stop five, 7:20 p.m. to 7:35 p.m., 1553 Sophie Lane, BBQ and games, Grace Rocha, organizer.

Stop six, 7:40 p.m. to 7:55 p.m., 1546 Oakwood Dr., Desserts and games, Sally Hale and Tom Hale, organizers.

Stop seven, 8 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., 408 Valdapena Ct., BBQ and cornhole, Brenda Marmon, organizer.

Stop eight, 8:20 p.m. to 8:35 p.m., 916 California St., ice cream, Richard Govia and Phyllis Govia, organizers.

National Night Out, the first Tuesday of each August, is designed as a way for neighborhoods to come together and ‘take back the night’ from crime. It gives them an opportunity to meet and mingle with neighbors, city leaders and emergency personnel in a fun, relaxed setting.