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Community Comes Together for MCH’s First National Night Out

Peterborough Police officers and MCH security manager pose with a K-9 dog in front of their vehicle and a dunk tank, with signs for K-9 demonstrations and Dunk-a-Cop.
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Community Comes Together for MCH’s First National Night Out

Coming Together for Our First National Night Out

On August 5, Monadnock Community Hospital was proud to host our very first National Night Out in partnership with local police, fire, and EMS personnel. The evening was filled with laughter, learning, and connection as families gathered on campus to celebrate community safety and friendship. 

A group of Peterborough Police officers stand together smiling behind a police motorcycle at National Night Out.

From the Dunk-a-Cop Tank to the always-popular Touch-a-Truck with police, fire, and EMS vehicles, kids and parents alike enjoyed hands-on fun. K-9 Queso and friends wowed the crowd with K-9 demonstrations, while little ones lined up for the Teddy Bear Clinic and face painting. 

A boy beams while wearing oversized firefighter gear and helmet, standing beside a fire truck with equipment compartments open.

Guests also explored booths offering fire prevention tips, CPR and Narcan training, and valuable resources from community partners. Friendly competition broke out during the Peterborough Police vs. Peterborough Fire Donut Eating Contest, while Station 16 of Jaffrey kept everyone cool with ice cream. 

A firefighter sits on top of a rescue truck with a Dalmatian dog, as the sun sets behind the trees.

The night was more than an event, it was a chance for neighbors and first responders to come together in a spirit of trust and appreciation. We are deeply grateful to our law enforcement, fire, EMS partners and company donations from Shaw’s, Dunkin and Walmart for making this celebration possible and to everyone who joined us to make it such a success. 

We look forward to building on this tradition for years to come! 

A young boy smiles while wearing a sheriff vest and helmet, standing in front of a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s car at sunset.

Graphic banner with a soft gradient background in blue and green tones, decorated with light star shapes. In the center, large dark blue letters spell out “NNO” with a star inside the final "O," and “National Night Out” written below in all caps.

Wide view of a community outdoor event with people gathered near vendor tents and activity stations in a parking lot, surrounded by trees. A firetruck ladder extends into the sky on the left, while families and children play on the grassy area in the foreground under a partly cloudy evening sky.

arge crowd gathered at an outdoor community event in a parking lot, with people talking, pushing strollers, and mingling. A police car with flashing lights and a fire truck are visible in the background, along with event booths and tents set up under a cloudy evening sky.