Photos: High Notes returns for Community Night Out

The lawns at City Hall were filled with people as two Vestavia events came together for an evening of community gathering.

The sixth annual Community Night Out, which aims to bring together public safety officials and the residents they serve, teamed up with High Notes and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. High Notes started in 2015 at the dedication of the new City Hall facilities. 

Officials estimated somewhere between 1,500 and 2,000 guests attended the event that included the concert, games for kids, booths with demonstrations by police officers and firefighters and other vendor booths. Donations were accepted benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the  National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

There were several free food options, including sandwiches from Moe's Barbecue, hot dogs roasted by the Vestavia Hills Sunrise Rotary Club and dishes from Mudtown Cafe and the Ridge.

ASO performed a variety of pieces, including favorites from Disney, Star Wars and big band classics.

VHPD Captain Kevin York said the departments were very happy with the turnout, and were glad to showcase their 2016 365 program educating citizens on white collar crime and identity theft.

"It's a great event," he said.

York said he wanted to give a special shout out to a particular partner and their continued support, Vestavia Hills Cop Stop, who also had a table at the event.

The police department also unveiled an art project organized by Pizitz Middle School students. The "rain art" on the sidewalk outside the department only shows up when wet, so Mayor Butch Zaragoza and Chief Dan Rary took matters into their own hands to show off the students' handiwork.