Buena Vista, and many other neighborhoods across the city and country, is participating in celebrating National Night Out. National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event that is sponsored nationally by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the San Jose Police Department. This year is the thirty-fifth anniversary of this event with over 38 million people across the country expected to participate. National Night Out is designed to: Heighte

Water gun fights, balloon tosses, jump houses, face painting and decorated bike parades, together with lots of barbecue and desserts are just one part of a block party. Besides the fun of playing, cooking and eating together, block parties open doors and households so neighbors can welcome each other with more than nods and waves. In addition to old-fashioned fun, block parties provide an opportunity to meet new or shy neighbors and open up lines of communication that encoura