(KAIR)--Doniphan County residents will join other area communities, as well as thousands nationwide, as the local county takes part in the Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event.

Planned for Tuesday evening, August 6, the Doniphan County Sheriff's Office, in a release, says the night out will take place in the Elwood City Park, from 6 until 9:00 that evening. Games, food, and prizes will be featured.

According to the release, the August 6 evening will allow Doniphan County residents to meet, and visit with, local law enforcement and first responders, as the county takes a stand against crime and drugs in its communities.