The Barnegat Township Police Department will be participating in this summer’s National Night Out, which takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Ptl. Jim Purcell, community policing officer, said the purpose of the nationwide event is tobuild stronger police-community partnerships.

The festivities begin at 6 p.m.on the high school football field. The free event will feature food, activities, a dunk tank, and a movie inside the auditorium at 8 p.m.