Tuesday, August 5, 2008

If you were around, you know the VHPD knows how to throw a party! With over 1000 people in attendance, we surely had our hands full. This year was the biggest NNO we've ever had. We gave out tons of food, beverages and family style fun!

NNO ws held at the same place as the past five years: Hartmann Park (Oakwood/Cherry Valley Roads). At the request of many people from years past, we expanded the time of the party - this year it ran from 4 PM - 8 PM.

Here's a run-down of what participants experienced:

• An Inflatable Playground (for all ages) – set up compliments of Record-A-Hit
• Live Entertainment:
  • Live DJ provided by A-Z Entertainment,
  • Balloon Artist from 5 PM - 7 PM
• Sand Volleyball Tournament
• Children's Games
• BBQ Food & Drinks
• PLUS:
  • Pie Eating Contest
  • Dunk-A-Cop -All proceeds raised went directly to benefit the Jesse Goldsmith Scholarship Fund.

Hey, hold the fort! Did we mention this entire evening was COMPLETELY FREE to anyone who came out? That's right, thanks to the generosity of the below sponsors, no one paid a penny for anything at the NNO Celebration!

American Hotel Register
A-Z Entertainment
Baker's Square
Countryside Fire Protection District
Record-A-Hit
Target
Vernon Hills Park District
Vernon Hills Public Works Department

If you would like to participate, donate, or help out with NNO '09, please call event coordinator Officer Sharon Joseph at 847-247-4889 or you can e-mail him.