Different Feel, Same Fun During National Night Out

The 2012 version of Oak Creek National Night took on a totally different meaning following the shootings at the Sikh Temple. 

Organizers made some changes — canceling the traditional fireworks finale and instead scheduling a vigil for those who lost their lives Sunday morning. Not to mention a small army of television crews and reporters were on hand, unheard of in years past.

But Oak Creek residents still enjoyed a night learning crime prevention tips, meeting their local law enforcement officials and coming together as a community Tuesday at the Oak Creek Community Center. 

The family-friendly event included a police K-9 demonstration, the children's theater group Yell and Tell and a presentation on severe weather safety by Sky Warn.

It also had many familiar activities: a children's bounce house, police and fire equipment (including the ), a police K-9 demonstration, raffles and more.

The obstacle course was also back, and this year it showed not only the difficulties of driving drunk, but the dangers of texting while driving.