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Trick-or-Treating set for Friday in Atmore
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| Trick-or-Treating set for Friday in Atmore |
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Atmore residents have several Halloween events to choose from this year.
All events will be held on Friday, Oct. 31. Trick-or-Treat hours have been set from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. by the City of Atmore.
Below is a list of events in the area:
Atmore Advance
The Atmore Advance will be taking children’s costume pictures from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in front of the Advance's office located at 301 S. Main Street. All photos will be published in the Nov. 5 Advance at no charge. Parents can purchase 5x7 prints for $5 with all proceeds benefiting Relay for Life. All photos have to be prepaid.
All entries for the coloring contest are due by noon Friday. Winners of the contest will be on display that night.
Candy will also be given out.
First Baptist Church
Trunk-or-Treat will begin at 6 p.m. Friday evening at First Baptist Church Atmore. All children are invited to attend.
Hainje's Furniture
Hainje’s Furniture will be taking pictures of children in Halloween costumes free of charge and showcasing them in the front window of the store throughout the month of November. Photos will be taken from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Candy will be given out.
Atmore Nursing Care Center
The Atmore Nursing Care Center is hosting trick-or-treating from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
Women of Distinction
Women of Distinction will be sponsoring a Trunk-A-Treat from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Escambia County Middle School. Call Stephanie Walker at 577-1339 or Shinora Redmond 510-6684 to participate or if you have questions.
McCullough Christian Center
McCullough Christian Center is hosting a trunk-or-treat from 6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Hotdogs, nachos, drinks and desserts will be served. Thee will be rock-climbing, a jumping bouncing house, gospel singing and lots of games. Everything is free.
St. Robert's Fall Festival
St. Robert’s Annual Fall Festival will be both Friday and Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. Barbecue Boston butt pork roast and sandwiches will be sold, as well as smoked turkey breast, baked goods and handi-crafts.
Whistle Stop Grill
Michael (Twig) and Kristen Branch are having a Halloween Costume Reception from 8 p.m. - until at Whistle Stop Grill in celebration of their marriage. There will be a costume contest at midnight. The first place winner will receive $100 cash and $100 restaurant tab. P.O.M. (formerly Big Yella Mama) will perform.
Pintoli's Italian Caf/
Pintoli’s Italian Caf/ is hosting a party beginning at 10 p.m. There is no charge for admission and costumes are preferred.
Halloween Safety
For many children, autumn events such as Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties and eat yummy treats. These events are also opportunities to provide nutritious snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety.
“The Alabama Department of Public Health recommends that parents discuss safety tips with their children before they go trick-or-treating and take precautions to ensure their safety,” said Jamey Durham, director of the Injury Prevention Branch.
The health department joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in making these recommendations to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.
Treats
Children should not snack while they're out trick-or-treating.
To help prevent children from munching, give them a snack or light meal before they go--don't send them out on an empty stomach.
Children should not accept--and, especially, not eat--anything that isn't commercially wrapped.
Inspect commercially wrapped treats for signs of tampering, such as an unusual appearance or discoloration, tiny pinholes, or tears in wrappers.
Discard any home-made candy or baked goods.
Parents of young children should also remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys.
Throw away anything that looks suspicious.
Flame Resistant Costumes
When purchasing a costume, masks, beards, and wigs, look for the label Flame Resistant.
Although this label does not mean these items will not catch fire, it does indicate the items will resist burning and should extinguish quickly once removed from the ignition source.
To minimize the risk of contact with candles or other sources of ignition, avoid costumes made with flimsy materials and outfits with big, baggy sleeves or billowing skirts.
Costume Designs
Purchase or make costumes that are light and bright enough to be clearly visible to motorists.
For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car's headlights. Bags or sacks should also be light colored or decorated with reflective tape. Reflective tape is usually available in hardware, bicycle, and sporting goods stores.
To easily see and be seen, children should also carry flashlights.
Costumes should be short enough to prevent children from tripping and falling.
Children should wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes. Mother's high heels are not a good idea for safe walking.
Hats and scarves should be tied securely to prevent them from slipping over children's eyes.
Apply a natural mask of cosmetics rather than have a child wear a loose-fitting mask that might restrict breathing or obscure vision. If a mask is used, however, make sure it fits securely and has eyeholes large enough to allow full vision.
Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be of soft and flexible material.
Pedestrian Safety
Young children should always be accompanied by an adult or an older, responsible child.
All children should WALK, not run from house to house and use the sidewalk if available, rather than walk in the street.
Children should be cautioned against running out from between parked cars, or across lawns and yards where ornaments, furniture or clotheslines present dangers.
Choosing Safe Houses: Children should go only to homes where the residents are known and have outside lights on as a sign of welcome.
For more information about preventing injuries, visit http://adph.org/injuryprevention/
All events will be held on Friday, Oct. 31. Trick-or-Treat hours have been set from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. by the City of Atmore.
Below is a list of events in the area:
Atmore Advance
The Atmore Advance will be taking children’s costume pictures from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in front of the Advance's office located at 301 S. Main Street. All photos will be published in the Nov. 5 Advance at no charge. Parents can purchase 5x7 prints for $5 with all proceeds benefiting Relay for Life. All photos have to be prepaid.
All entries for the coloring contest are due by noon Friday. Winners of the contest will be on display that night.
Candy will also be given out.
First Baptist Church
Trunk-or-Treat will begin at 6 p.m. Friday evening at First Baptist Church Atmore. All children are invited to attend.
Hainje's Furniture
Hainje’s Furniture will be taking pictures of children in Halloween costumes free of charge and showcasing them in the front window of the store throughout the month of November. Photos will be taken from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Candy will be given out.
Atmore Nursing Care Center
The Atmore Nursing Care Center is hosting trick-or-treating from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
Women of Distinction
Women of Distinction will be sponsoring a Trunk-A-Treat from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Escambia County Middle School. Call Stephanie Walker at 577-1339 or Shinora Redmond 510-6684 to participate or if you have questions.
McCullough Christian Center
McCullough Christian Center is hosting a trunk-or-treat from 6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Hotdogs, nachos, drinks and desserts will be served. Thee will be rock-climbing, a jumping bouncing house, gospel singing and lots of games. Everything is free.
St. Robert's Fall Festival
St. Robert’s Annual Fall Festival will be both Friday and Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. Barbecue Boston butt pork roast and sandwiches will be sold, as well as smoked turkey breast, baked goods and handi-crafts.
Whistle Stop Grill
Michael (Twig) and Kristen Branch are having a Halloween Costume Reception from 8 p.m. - until at Whistle Stop Grill in celebration of their marriage. There will be a costume contest at midnight. The first place winner will receive $100 cash and $100 restaurant tab. P.O.M. (formerly Big Yella Mama) will perform.
Pintoli's Italian Caf/
Pintoli’s Italian Caf/ is hosting a party beginning at 10 p.m. There is no charge for admission and costumes are preferred.
Halloween Safety
For many children, autumn events such as Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties and eat yummy treats. These events are also opportunities to provide nutritious snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety.
“The Alabama Department of Public Health recommends that parents discuss safety tips with their children before they go trick-or-treating and take precautions to ensure their safety,” said Jamey Durham, director of the Injury Prevention Branch.
The health department joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in making these recommendations to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.
Treats
Flame Resistant Costumes
Costume Designs
Costumes should be short enough to prevent children from tripping and falling.
Pedestrian Safety
For more information about preventing injuries, visit http://adph.org/injuryprevention/
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