It's Trunk or Treat time again
This year Trunk or Treat returns to Main Street, despite a burglary at the General Store that wiped out the funds for the event. "The money was replaced," says Kim Methe from the store, speaking of contributions from the Chamber of Commerce and other local businesses in support of the occasion.
"This year's Trunk or Treat, we hope, will be bigger and better than ever," Methe says. "Based on last year's turnout, we expect about 700 kids to come down for candy. The event is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Halloween. We really could use a lot more trunks this year. Last year we had about 20 cars, and there's space for a lot more than that."
Cars participating in Trunk or Treat should plan to come and park early, backing in so trunks are adjacent to the sidewalks.
Additional events include a pumpkin-carving contest at the Golden Art Gallery and a weiner roast at the General Store. Two cans of food for the food bank or a dollar for the spay-and-neuter fund brought to the weiner roast will get you a hot dog to roast and a pop.
Day of family fun planned at Maryhill Musuem of Art
Family Fun happens Oct. 31, at the The Good Life Harvest Festival at Maryhill Museum of Art, featuring artist demonstrations, kids' activities, and some spooky surprises. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Artist Demonstrations are presented from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The participating artists are Patricia Brewer, demonstrating wire-wrapped jewelry; Larry Nicholas share traditional Scottish skills, teaching how to tie flies; Cindy Bluemel teaches the unusual art of paper weaving; Terry Thompson will teach tole painting, and Arlene Larison will offer instruction in painted collage.
In addition, Barbara Patterson will show three alpacas and tell how she turns their fleece into garments.
Hands-on art happens from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kids of all ages can try their hand at making cut paper Halloween collages.
Storytelling is at 1:30 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m. Eve Bunting's lively tale, Night of the Gargoyles is a perennial favorite.
Organizers invite the public to wear a costume and maybe win a prize.
The museum will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with its collections and special exhibits.
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