Metropolitan Police Department Master Patrol Officer Leon Johnson (left) and Officer Charles Johnson handle barbecue duties during the National Night Out celebration at Sherwood Recreation Center on Aug. 7, 2007. (Copyright © 2007. David Klavitter) (CLICK FOR A LARGER VIEW)

Several hundred community residents attended the event, which provided adults and children an opportunity to interact with police officers who patrol their neighborhoods. Participants enjoyed free food, music, kids games, safety demonstrations and a police helicopter flyover at tree top level.

Attending officials included D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, Council Chairman Vincent Gray, Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells, MPD Assistant Chief Brian Jordan, and First District Commander Diane Groomes.

Thanks to everyone who volunteered their time and energy to ensure a successful event.

H Street Main Street Executive Director Anwar Saleem and Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells walk with community residents on H Street NE as part of National Night Out activities on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007. (Copyright © 2007. David Klavitter) (CLICK FOR A LARGER VIEW)

It wasn't too hot to dance the electric slide, with music provided by a live DJ. It was part of the National Night Out celebration at Sherwood Recreation Center on Aug. 7, 2007. (Copyright © 2007. David Klavitter) (CLICK FOR A LARGER VIEW)

Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty chats with a neighborhood resident during the National Night Out celebration at Sherwood Recreation Center on Aug. 7, 2007. (Copyright © 2007. David Klavitter) (CLICK FOR A LARGER VIEW)

Bobby Pittman of the Sherwood Recreational Advisory Council (right), thanks Washington D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty for attending the National Night Out festivities at the Sherwood Recreation Center on August 7, 2007. (Copyright © 2007. David Klavitter)

Metropolitan Police Department Assistant Chief Brian Jordan (left) and First District Inspector Lamar Greene welcome everyone to the National Night Out event at Sherwood Recreation Center on August 7, 2007. (Copyright © 2007. David Klavitter)

A hot dog erupts in flames after it touches a live electrical wire. PEPCO utility workers provided an electrical safety demonstration during the National Night Out celebration at Sherwood Recreation Center on Aug. 7, 2007. (Copyright © 2007. David Klavitter) (CLICK FOR A LARGER VIEW)

Kids see up close what happens to a hot dog which comes into contact with a live electrical wire. PEPCO utility workers provided an electrical safety demonstration during the National Night Out celebration at Sherwood Recreation Center on Aug. 7, 2007. (Copyright © 2007. David Klavitter) (CLICK FOR A LARGER VIEW)