Time to unite with your neighbors

It’s time to whip up a hotdish and gather with your neighbors — Tuesday is Night to Unite.

Neighborhoods across town will hold get-togethers Tuesday evening, which is also National Night Out.

“It’s an opportunity for (neighbors) to get to know each other and discuss any issues they might have in their neighborhoods,” Red Wing community service officer Tim Bohmbach said.

Night to Unite is a state program, similar to National Night Out but “with more of a local theme,” Bohmbach said.

At the local meetings, police officers, firefighters, council members, the mayor and others could make appearances to discuss with residents any problems or comments they might have.

It’s also a time for police especially to focus on crime issues.

“It’s a partnership for police and neighborhoods to help with crime prevention,” Bohmbach said.

In Red Wing there will be more than 20 meetings Tuesday. Most are open houses and start around 6 or 6:30 p.m. Red Wing locations include:

• Bryan Drive

• Wright Street Park

• Mount Hood Lane

• Martha Lane

• Burnside Apartments

• Trailside Acres

• Hillcrest Court

• Eagle Ridge Apartments

• Jefferson School

• Pepin Woods

• Red Oak Avenue

• Prairia Street

• Frenn Avenue

• Maple Hills

• South Park Street

• In the 500 block of 9th Street

• Jordan Towers

• Downtown Plaza

• Colvill Family Center

• Pleasant Ridge Apartments

• Red Wing Chrysler

There are also meetings in Cannon Falls at:

• Urland Lutheran Church

• Viking Avenue

• 2nd Street South

• Belle Street West

• Pine Court

• Stonehouse Apartments/Bridge Run Townhomes

Another gathering will take place in Zumbrota at the Fire Hall and Ambulance Garage on Jefferson Drive starting at 5 p.m.

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