NIGHT OUT EVENTS AIM TO BRING NEIGHBORHOODS, POLICE TOGETHER.

Byline: - Daily News

Special events will be held tonight in observance of National Night Out, which focuses on uniting neighborhoods and working with law enforcement agencies to reduce crime.

``It's a wonderful opportunity for communities nationwide to promote police-community partnerships, crime prevention and neighborhood camaraderie,'' said Matt A. Peskin, executive director of the National Association of Town Watch, a nonprofit organization that introduced National Night Out in 1984.

``National Night Out does represent the kind of spirit, energy and determination that is helping to make many neighborhoods safer places throughout the year,'' he said.

In the San Fernando Valley, events include block parties, a crime prevention seminar, walks, potluck dinners and Neighborhood Watch meetings. Events will be held at the following locations, beginning at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted:

--Stonehurst Park, 9901 Dronfield Ave., Sun Valley. Call Phil Tabbi, [phone].

--Agape Fellowship, 14163 Van Nuys, Arleta. Call Pastor Willie Manigo, [phone].

--7739 Thousand Oaks Drive, Tujunga. Call Mary Shotwell, [phone].

--Light and Life Christian Fellowship, 1409 Sayer St., Sylmar. Call Pastor Bob Managbanag or Cathy Weber, [phone].

--Van Nuys neighborhood lights on. For details, call Nate Banry, [phone].

--Devonshire Division neighborhood lights on. For details, call Sgt. Rudy Santos, [phone].

--North Hollywood Potluck and Block Walk, 11147 Cantlay St., 6-9 p.m. Call Basic Car 15A13, [phone].

--West Valley community picnic, 7400 Tampa Ave., Reseda, 5 p.m. Call Sgt. Rich Andert, [phone].

--West Valley dessert social, John Quimby Park, De Soto Avenue and Hart Street, Canoga Park. Call Sgt. Rich Andert, [phone].