Halloween in the Park will be on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Connolly Park. All are invited to don a costume and enjoy the fun-filled event that has become a Voorhees tradition. Take an old-fashioned hayride or pick from the Voorhees Business Association’s Pumpkin Patch. Candy and refreshments will be plentiful for all in attendance.
Activities will also include a Halloween Costume Parade, pumpkin painting and decorating, balloon artists, children’s rides, a Halloween-themed magic show and face painting. The Voorhees Township Police Department will be providing Halloween safety tips and conducting a Kids I.D. Card Registration.
The event is free and sponsored by The South Jersey Federal Credit Union, the Voorhees Business Association, Republic Bank, The Wire Newspaper and The Voorhees Sun Newspaper.
For more information, visit www.voorheesnj.com or call (856) 882–7469 (SHOW).
The hours for “trick or treating” in Voorhees are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. Also, an 8 p.m. curfew will be in effect the evenings of Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 for those under the age of 18.
While Halloween is a time for fun for children and adults alike, the National Safety Council offers some safety tips.
• Motorists should watch for children walking on roadways, curbs or darting out between parked cars. Enter and exit driveways very carefully.
• Parents should accompany any children under the age of 12. A travel route should be established in familiar areas. Children should stop only at houses or apartments that are well-lit and should never enter a stranger’s home. Establish a return time.
• Youngsters should not eat any treats until they return home and have them inspected by an adult.
• Place a slip of paper with the child’s name, address and phone number inside a pocket in case the youngster gets separated from the group.
• Costumes should be fire-retardant and strips of reflective tape should be used to make children more visible. Use facial make-up instead of masks when possible. If masks are worn, they should have nose and mouth openings with large eye holes. Carrying flashlights will help children see better and be seen more clearly.
Be safe and have fun!
** On Fri., Oct. 23, the Voorhees Town Center will again host Thriller Night starting at 7 p.m. along the Boulevard. Enjoy “Spirit Hours” with specials at the bars of Iron Hill Brewery, Rodizio Grill and Catelli Duo. At 7 p.m., watch The Nightmare Before Christmas on a 20 ft. outdoor movie screen. Immediately following the movie there will be a live re-enactment of Thriller performed by Fusion Preforming Arts.
** The next production of the Voorhees Theatre Company will be Mary Poppins. This timeless classic was a hit on Broadway and as a movie musical. The show will be presented at the Voorhees Middle School Theater on Thursday, Oct. 29 and Friday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. For more information visit www.voorheestheatre.org.
**The Ashley Paul Memorial Foundation will be hosting the 1st Annual Halloween Costume 5K “Run for Your Life” on Saturday, Oct. 31 at Eastern Regional High School. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and the Run/Walk begins at 8 a.m. The cost is $20 for pre-registration or $25 the day of the event. Ashley was a caring, vibrant young woman who was very involved in our community, coaching field hockey at Voorhees Middle School and in the Voorhees Girls Lacrosse Program. On June 29, 2012 Ashley passed away at the tender age of 20 after being involved in an ATV accident. The foundation carries on Ashley’s spirit by fostering volunteerism and involvement in the Voorhees Community. For more information, email memoryofashleypaul@aol.com.
** The Voorhees Animal Orphanage will hold its 19th Annual Woofstock Festival on Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Connolly Park. The event will feature festivities for animal lovers of all ages and their leashed pets as well as appearances by the Mummers, Dr. Elizabeth Severino (Animal Communicator) and Master Chef Joseph Poon. Crafters and vendors are welcome. Microchipping will be available for $25. Admission is a $1 donation but senior citizens and children under 5 are free. For more information about Woofstock or the Animal Orphanage, visit www.theanimalorphanage.org or www.vaonj.org/woofstock.
