October 19, 2011
Safe Trick-or-Treating
MACOMB, IL — For a haunting, howling and spooky good time, area children are invited to Western Illinois University’s Macomb campus for a safe trick-or-treating event Monday, Oct. 31.
Children ages 2-12 are invited to ask for treats, play games and meet other “goblins” in a safe environment. Guides will be provided through the residence halls; however, all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Trick-or-treating will be held at the following halls from 7-9 p.m.: Thompson Hall (enter through the Thompson main lobby); Tanner Hall (enter by Tanner circle); Lincoln/Washington/Grote halls (enter through Grote Hall); and Bayliss/Henninger halls
(enter through the Henninger basement).
The students of Higgins Hall will present a haunted house suitable for younger audiences. The “Not-So-Scary Haunted 19″ will be open from 5-6:30 p.m. Families and guests can enter through the Higgins main lobby.
While the trick-or-treat events are free of charge, the Higgins Hall haunted house admission fee is $5 or $3 with canned food item.
“This is a great way for kids to trick-or-treat in a safe environment and parents don’t have to worry about bad weather,” said Tera Monroe, director of residence life at Western. “Plus, our students and staff see this as a great opportunity to give back to the community while having fun dressing up and sharing Halloween activities with the children.”
The event is sponsored by Western’s Inter-Hall Council (IHC) and University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS).
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