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G.A.I.N. - Getting AZ Involved in Neighborhoods
G.A.I.N. or Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods is an annual event designed to unite neighbors and communities to help create safer neighborhoods.
G.A.I.N. Night 2009
Saturday, October 3rd
4 - 8 p.m.
Formerly known as National Night Out, the G.A.I.N. Night Event encourages residents to get together in their respective communities to promote safety, neighborhood communication and celebrate the successes of crime prevention through community involvement.
Please Note: To request a visit from Scottsdale city staff, the Mayor or City Council members, residents must register their block party with the City of Scottsdale.
G.A.I.N. History
More than 10 Years Strong
In 1998, representatives from local Valley municipalities gathered together to brainstorm ways to reinvigorate Arizona residents in the planning of neighborhood block parties.
It was determined that planning annual National Night Out block parties (which take place in August nationally) was just too challenging for our residents living in the intense Arizona heat. It was suggested that the statewide event be moved to October, renamed and coincide with Public Safety Month.
Ten years later, communities Valley-wide are seeing an increase in G.A.I.N. participation every year.
In 2002, the City of Scottsdale hosted a formal kick-off event three weeks prior to G.A.I.N. night in order increase participation and block party registration. That year, 25 neighborhoods registered with the city to plan a block party. In 2003, that number jumped to 39.
With city-hosted G.A.I.N. Kick-Off events provided to residents every year, the numbers within Scottsdale continue to increase:
- 2004 - 46 registered block parties
- 2005 - 50 registered block parties
- 2006 - 75 registered block parties
- 2007 - 85 registered block parties
- 2008 - 32 registered block parties
- 2009 - Let's break our record!
Neighborhood Block Party Information
To register for a GAIN event complete the following form:
Gain Registration Form 2009 or Register Online
