Heat Won't Slow National Night Out

National Night Out will be held as planned Tuesday night - from 6 to 9 p.m. - though some adjustments will be made in light of the hot temperatures in the forecast.

Some of the vendors will be inside the to allow people to come inside and cool off, said Tina Koenig, the community center's director of service. 

"We will still have things going on outdoors, but just so people know, they can go in the building," she said.

Tonight's event will include the Oak Creek police and fire departments, children's activities and informational booths. Participants can get a passport stamped by vendors to get into a free raffle for kids and adults.

Inside the library will be the , which also includes DVDs, videos and more.

Across the street at the high school, the Knights Spirit Club will hold a clearance sale of last year's items, such as T-shirts, sweatpants and sweatshirts. The group will be outside by the Miller Park pond; in the event of rain, the sale will be held inside the high school. , including pricing. 

National Night Out concludes with a flashlight walk to the high school football field for fireworks.

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