October 17, 2012 PDF Edition of the Perrysburg Messenger Journal

PERRYSBURG MESSENGER JOURNAL — October 17, 2012 — Page 11Halloween HappeningsHalloween Family Fun Night to be Oct. 27Community of ChristLutheran Church will host aHalloween Family FunNight on Saturday, October27.An organ concert featuringAaron David Miller beginsat 7:30 p.m.The concert will featuresilent cartoons and a CharlieThe annual GarrisonGhost Walk will be held atFort Meigs October 19, 20,26 and 27.Tours start at 7 p.m. andrun every 15 minutes until 9p.m. from the visitor center.Groups will accompanyguides into the fort and for alantern lit tour.Guests will hear ghoststories at various stops alongthe way. The total touringtime lasts about 1.5 hours.Participants should dressfor the weather and wearcomfortable walking shoes.The event is not recommendedfor children underthe age of 5.The Garrison Ghost Walkis a fund-raising event forthe Fort Meigs volunteer association.Event admission is $8 forages 13 and above and $4Chaplin movie “The Circus”accompanied by organ. Dr.Miller is a renowned concertorganist and composer, havingwon numerous internationalawards and givenconcerts across the UnitedStates.His performances havebeen heard on National PublicRadio, Minnesota PublicRadio, Pipe Dreams, andmany television programs.For more information,call the church at 419-877-0607 or visit www.commofchrist.org.The church is located inWhitehouse at the corner ofDutch and Finzel.Garrison Ghost Walks offeredfor children ages 6 to 12years.Reservations are requiredand can be made by calling419-874-4122 during normaloperating hours.Fort Meigs, the largestreconstructed, woodenwalledfort in the country, islocated one mile west ofdowntown Perrysburg at29100 West River Road.‘Haunting’ program slated at librariesThe Toledo-LucasCounty Public Library willhost members of Ohio Researchersof Banded Spirits(ORBS), Ohio’s top paranormalinvestigations team,as they present a series titledHaunting in October at theSanger, Holland and Sylvaniabranch locations.Using video and audiorecordings, ORBS willdemonstrate the do’s anddon’ts of paranormal researchand give insight intotheir supernatural investigations.The paranormal investigationsteam has been featuredon Animal Planet andthe Biography Channel.ORBS has investigated over300 cases including manyOhio historical landmarksand even the Willis B. BoyerShip.These programs are freeand open to the public.Question and answer periodto follow presentation.Registration is suggestedbut not required.Planned sessions are:•Saturday, October 20 atHolland Branch Library,1032 South McCord Road,at 10 a.m.Call 419-259-5240 forinformation and registration.•Saturday, October 20 atSylvania Branch Library,6749 Monroe Street, Sylvania,at 3 p.m.For information or toregister, call 419-882-2089.(MS) - Trick-or-treatingand Halloween go together,well, like witches and blackcats. For years it has been acustom to haunt the neighborhooddressed in costume andZoar LutheranChurch hostsTrunk or TreatZoar Lutheran Church willhost a Trunk or Treat party onSunday, October 28, from 5 to7 p.m. in the family life center.The free event is for childrenages preschool throughfifth grade and should be accompaniedby an adult.Children are invited towear their Halloween costumes.There will be a lightsupper, cider, donuts, games,treats and prizes. There alsowill be a costume parade.Parents of children attendingwho bring treats shouldpark in the church lot.Other guests should parkin the lot directly across fromthe church which is located at314 East Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg.Wolf Creek YMCA’s annualtrunk or treat event isplanned for Saturday, October20, at 2100 South Holland-SylvaniaRoad inMaumee.Cars will line up from 5to 5:25 p.m., followed bythe trunk or treat from 5:30to 6 p.m.There will be activitiescoax the residents into fillingbags full of treats or tricks.However, trick-or-treatinghas always posed a set of realdangers, beyond spooky, costumedcreatures. ParadingOwens offers Halloween Alternative Oct. 26Friendly ghosts, skeletonsand witches will abound asOwens Community Collegeserves as host to a variety offree games and activities aspart of its seventh annual“Halloween Alternative” forchildren ages 12 and under onFriday, October 26.Sponsored by the College’sStudent Government,the child-friendly hauntedevening will take place from 6to 8 p.m. in the Student Healthand Activities Center on theToledo-area Campus. Owensis located on Oregon Road inPerrysburg Township. All activitiesare free and area residentsare welcome to attendwith their children.“Owens Community College’s‘Halloween Alternative’is a wonderfulopportunity for families toenjoy an evening full of funfrom 6 to 7:30 p.m. Activitieswill include games,dancing, snacks, crafts andmore.Residents are invited todecorate their vehicle trunksand participate in the events.Participants should planto have enough treats for250-300 children.Children are encouragedaround at night (Halloweenconveniently falls around thestart of daylight savings timefor this part of the world)makes it difficult for pedestriansand drivers to see trick-ortreaters.Plus, this day of joyand controlled chaos for childrencan be the ideal time fora child predator to attemptsomething dangerous. Sad buttrue.That’s why many chooseto skip the trick-or-treatingand look for safer - yetequally fun - activities instead.Here are some spooktacularalternatives:1. Haunted gathering: Achaperoned, organized Halloweenparty is as good asscouring the neighborhoodfor treats, wit a lot lessmileage. If guests still want afeel of hunting for treats, organizea scavenger huntaround the house with cluespointing to hidden candytreats or ghastly tricks. Youcan even make your event athemed Halloween party(where everyone is requiredto dress in a particular way:pirates, jungle, Hawaiian,etc.) and everyone votes onthe best costume.2. The shopping circuit:Many towns and individualretailers organize trick-ortreatingjaunts in area malls orshopping plazas. This waychildren can visit reputablestores in a safe manner andcome home with candy,coupons and more.3. Spooky sleepout: Thecrisp, autumn weather can bethe ideal time to sleep underthe stars ... or amid the tombstones.Invite a small gatheringof brave friends to stakeout their spots in the backyard.Scary ghost stories, s’-mores and "truth or dare" typeactivities are a must on AllHallows Eve.4. Treat-tasting event:What baking cookies does forChristmas, treat-tasting cando for Halloween. Invite agroup of friends over to concoctand sample a host of devilishlydelicious dishes. Or,host a Halloween pot luckwhere everyone brings theirown favorites. There areplenty of recipes out there,but here’s a quick idea: Crushan Oreo® pre-made pie crustto create chocolate crumbs(much easier than separatingthe cream from the cookiesand crushing). Use thecrumbs to coat frosting oncupcakes or cakes, or to coverpudding. The result looks likedirt and can be used to createsmall-scale gravesites, earthwormhomes and so manyother spooky ideas. Plus, it’sthe best-looking - and besttasting- dirt you’ll ever devour.5. Be charitable: Less-fortunatechildren in shelters ororphanages also want to experiencethe joys of Halloween.See if you can organize ascary movie viewing (tailorthe scariness factor to the ageand entertainment in a safe,warm, indoor setting,” saidJohn Byers, Owens director ofstudent involvement. “Halloweenis considered a veryspecial day by many children.The College’s Student Governmentis proud to provide anevent for the Northwest Ohiocommunity that captures theHalloween spirit and excitement.”Children attending Owens’“Halloween Alternative” willbe able to participate in a varietyof arts and crafts duringtheir visit, highlighted by coloringfestive Halloween pictures,creating their ownpuppets and drawing on keepsakepumpkins. Attendeesalso will be given a trick-ortreatbag to decorate with theirfavorite colors and uniqueHalloween designs.Throughout their hauntedWolf Creek YMCA Trunk or Treat is Oct. 20to come dressed in their costumesand participate in thetrick or treating and costumecontest.The event is open to thepublic. Sponsors are theHolland Springfield Chamberof Commerce, WolfCreek YMCA, teen volunteersand staff.Five ways to celebrate Halloween without trick-or-treatingof the audience), or throw aHalloween bash for them toenjoy. Who knows, you maybe able to get a local restaurantor store to donate somefood or supplies. Not onlywill you have fun, you’ll createan enjoyable evening for alot of others who can use asmile and a treat.adventure, children can trickor-treatfor candy from Owensstudents and travel through ahaunted house. Refreshmentsand snacks will be available.For more information, call567-661-2569 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, extension 2569.it’s alll aboutfallAnnual craft show is Oct. 27The Holland-SpringfieldAlumni Association will hostits annual fall festival and craftshow on Saturday, October 27,from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. atSpringfield High School, 1470South McCord Road in Holland.Fall FestivalSaturday, October 203:00 - 7:00 p.m.Set your costume aside for the most festive Fall of all!A costume contest, live music and an afternoon of kookycarnival activities will satisfy all of your fall cravings.www.ShopLevisCommons.comSaturday, October 203:00pm-7:00pm - Pumpkin bowling, hayrides,spooky science by Imagination Station, cow milkingand many other activities will entertain the family.3:00pm-7:00pm- Kids will love driving miniatureJohn Deere battery-powered Gators and tractorsaround our new straw bale race track sponsoredby Findlay Implement.3:00pm-7:00pm - Haywire will perform yourfavorite toe-tapping country tunes.5:00pm - A costume contest will begin at 5:00pm.Prizes will be awarded to first place winners inthree categories; best in show, most creative,and team/group costume.5:30pm-7:00pm - Get your 2-person team ready toplay in a kids-welcome-too cornhole tournament.Saturday, October 27Red Ribbon Run8:00am - Run to keep youth drug free! A 5k, 10k anda 1-mile kids run will take runners on a scenic falljourney through Levis Commons.The event will offer a craftshow, carnival activities and ahaunted hallway trick-or treatarea hosted by DECA. Proceedswill benefit graduatingseniors. For more information,call Amanda Bialecki at 419-346-7522.Halloweenis Wed.,Oct. 31.