Kick off for NNO in Maple Grove
The city of Maple Grove hosted a National Night Out Kick off event Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Lions Pavilion at the Maple Grove Community Center. During the event, residents could enjoy activities, food served by the Maple Grove Police Department and look at public safety vehicles. There were also 130 registered parties within the city that night. More photos are inside this paper. (Photos by Kelly Butorac)
- Pictured, left to right, are: Josie Braun, Lauren Theisen, Luke Braun and Ryan Theisen with some out-of-this-world balloon creations.
- Maple Grove National Night Out Kick off attendees try to submerge the “victim” of the dunk tank.
- Maple Grove Police Chief Dave Jess grills up some goodies during the National Night Out Kick off event at the Maple Grove Community Center Aug. 7.
- Kids try their hands at a firefighter hose activity with the help of a Maple Grove Firefighter.
- Jack Gutknecht and Drew Caywood show off their freshly painted faces.
- Kids get a new hairstyle during some of the activities at the Maple Grove National Night Out Kick off event.
- Ambulance and police car tours were available for people to walk and sit in the different cars.
- Firefighters perform a car accident demolition demonstration for the crowd.










