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Have you heard of the Switch Witch? This cool chick relieves children of all/most of their candy after trick-or-treating and replaces it with a gift. The Switch Witch can visit anyone but is especially popular in homes with allergies. She sprinkles the candy she collects around various donation spots around town, and it is then sent to service members overseas. Win-Win-Win!

Spooky Season and Fall Events to Enjoy This Weekend in Burlington

It’s hard to miss that Halloween is coming. Outdoor decorations are getting spookier each year, and already kids and adults alike are sporting their costumes to Trunk or Treats, Fall Festivals, and other events. And whether you dive headfirst into Halloween or don’t celebrate it, there is something for you this weekend in Burlington.

Kick off the festive weekend with a Halloween party at Wayside this afternoon or a tween Mario Kart tournament at the library. After recharging from that, you can get through all of Saturday without having to go home (and houses can’t get messy if no one is there to mess them up!). Start with a trip to town-wide shredding day, continue with kids’ Halloween yoga at Roots to benefit the food pantry, and then head to the Sculpture Park to enjoy some hot chocolate (still tasty even though it’s supposed to be 80 that day) and churros. After that, the Halloween Spooktacular and Candy Crane Drop at Simonds Park promises to be fun for all.

Town-wide trick-or-treating will happen on Tuesday, October 31. There’s no official start time, but my family usually heads out around 6:00. I’m sure I’ll see some of you out there!

And remember:

• The porch light is the Halloween Bat Signal (pun absolutely intended). An illuminated outside light lets trick-or-treaters know you’re handing out treats; when you run out, or if you’re not participating, turn off the light and the ghouls and witches and robots and superheroes will stop coming!
• If you plan to have non-food items for trick-or-treating, you can place a teal pumpkin outside your house so families with allergies know they can get a fun and safe treat there!

Today in Burlington

Municipal Meetings and Community Events

Friday, October 27

• 11:00AM - Costume Tea Party - Come for tea (juice), cookies, and stories. Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes. (Library; Ages 2-6; Register)
• 3:00-5:00 PM - Happy Halloween at Wayside - Kick off Halloween weekend with a photo booth, deejay/dance party, costume parade, face painting, balloon art, decorating pumpkins and more! (Wayside; RSVP)
• 4:00 PM - Tween event: Mario Kart - Battle your friends on the big screen! (Library; Grades 4-8; Register)

Saturday, October 28

• 8:30 AM-12:00 PM - Saheli Domestic Violence Awareness 5k Lace up your sneakers and raise awareness about domestic violence. (Tickets required)
• 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Fall Shredding Day Burlington residents only. ID required. Max of 2 boxes per car allowed.  (Town Hall)
• 11:00 AM - Library Halloween Party Crafts, games, and Trick-or-Treating kick off this spooky weekend. Children are invited to wear their costumes.  (Library; Register)
• 12:00 PM - Sculpture Park Fall Event This FREE fun-filled event will include an acrobatic performance by The Red Trousers, free pumpkin painting and a complimentary Taco cart provided by Rose Mexicano!
• 2:30 - 7:00 PM - Halloween Spooktacular & Candy Crane Drop Throw on your costume and celebrate the spooky season with witches, ghosts and goblins. The event, sponsored by various local businesses, is free, but registration is required for the candy drop. (Simonds Park; Register)

Sunday, October 29

• 10:00 AM - Kids Painting On The Green - Great for the whole family and includes all materials needed to paint. Be sure to get your tickets in advance as there are a limited number of spots per week. (Green at 3rd Ave; Tickets)

Sports and Activities

The varsity field hockey team fell to Wilmington by a score of 2-0 yesterday.

Volleyball at Masconomet will begin around 4:45 today with the freshman and JV games; varsity will take place around 6:00.

The Varsity Competitive Cheerleading Team will head to Watertown for a 7:00 competition. The Varsity Boys Football Team also hits the road to play Watertown at 7:00.

On Saturday, the JV Football Team hosts Watertown starting at 9:00.

Friday Funny

Ok, less of a funny and more of a very serious suggestion. Let’s go!!!

See you Sunday!

Nicci

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