Halloween's coming!

There's pirates & Vikings (or buffaloes, not sure) and all kinds of characters this weekend.....

Well, the crazy season is upon us – seems like everyone is planning their Halloween costume for the past couple of weeks, because that’s what we DO around here.

Checking the pulse of the Town....

It’s even better this year, since the 31st is on a Saturday, so the candy-loaded kids & everyone else can sleep in the next day.

Here are pictures of people in their costumes in years gone by – see who you know, if you can tell!

• Friday Harbor Elementary School Costume Parade through Town 2002
(it’s fun to see this year’s high school kids in this bunch!)
• Friday Harbor Elementary School Costume Parade through Town 2005
• Friday Harbor Elementary School Costume Parade through Town 2006
• Friday Harbor Elementary School Costume Parade through Town 2007
• Friday Harbor Elementary School Costume Parade through Town 2008
• Friday Harbor High School Costumes 2008
• People in costumes at the tavs & in the streets 2008
(if you’re easily offended you’ll like this!)

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The Parade is at 1pm on Friday!

So – what is there to do? Here’s a short list:

Friday, October 30th: Come see the entire Elementary School on parade in their costumes through Town at 1pm (that’s when they leave the school & start walking in their classes toward the big city. Don’t worry about working – most of the island isn’t, because of this. Come on down.

Saturday, October 31st:

Halloween at the Animal Shelter
Leslie says: “If you’re around on Halloween and not too busy…stop by the shelter for our Halloween Open House…Saturday, Oct 31st….12 noon – 3pm…..dogs and humans alike welcome…costumes encouraged!  Lots of Halloween treats….hope to see ya there!”

The Harvest Party offers safe, fun, and dry trick or treating!
This is the 14th year! Dress up your children in kid-friendly outfits (nothing ghoulish or bloody) and bypass the crowded streets for a fun and rewarding evening at Islands Community Church, Saturday, October 31, from 5-7p.m. Every child receives a sturdy trick or treat bag with prizes inside and can sit for a free photo. The free carnival games with candy prizes include mini-golf, bowling, glow in the dark target shooting, Spin and Win, pin-the-bug on the frog, and dart dare. There is no limit to the number of times children can visit each game.

Happy Halloween!

The food area offers free hot popcorn, cookies, slushies and apple juice. Hot dogs and corndogs are sold for $1 as a fundraiser for mission programs. Adults can rest in the pie area while their children have fun in a safe environment. For more information, call 378-4154. Islands Community Church is located at 127-A Gilbert Lane, off San Juan Valley Road.

The Teen Halloween Party (by Island Rec!)
Teens grab your friends, get into your best Halloween costume and come join the fun at Island Rec’s 10th Annual Teen Halloween Party on Saturday, October 31st from 7:30-10:00 pm at the fair grounds. This free party is open to teens in 6th through 12th grade.  There will be music, dancing, food, activities and a costume contests with some great prizes.  Come out and play!

Adult volunteers are needed for this event.  Please call Rebecca at 378-4953 if you are interested in helping out.

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