By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Free swimming and free eats.

That’s what residents can enjoy Thu., Aug. 2, during the Hays Police Department’s third annual Community Night Out.

It all takes place at the Hays Aquatic Park, 300 Main, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Police Chief Don Scheibler calls it an “exciting time.”

“We’ll have free hamburgers and hot dogs cooked by some of our retired officers. There’ll also be free swimming,” Scheibler said.

“It’s truly an opportunity for us to talk with and meet Hays residents and thank the community for their support of the police department.

“We truly encourage everybody to come out and join us. It’s really a great time for us.”

Scheibler also thanked sponsors for the event including Walmart, Hays Recreation Commission, Pepsi,  Crawford Supply, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 48 and Phaze 2.

“We couldn’t do this without them,” he added.