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Halloween Festivities, Alternatives Offered

Written By: Sam Savage

By Messenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.

Oct. 27–Several area churches are offering Halloween celebrations or alternatives this weekend or Wednesday.

Masonville Baptist Church, 6601 U.S. 231, is having Trunk or Treat from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Used eyeglasses and sunglasses are being collected for Sight Night, sponsored by Lions Club International. The eyewear will be donated to poor people around the world.

Bellevue Baptist Church is having a Harvest Festival from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The church, at 519 W. Byers Ave., will have Trunk or Treat, inflatables, hayride, face painting and door prizes.

Providence United Methodist Church is having a Fall Harvest auction at 5:30 p.m. today and Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Costume judging begins at 4:30 p.m.

The auction will feature craft items, themed baskets, gift certificates, concessions and more.

Providence is at Jack Hinton and Short Station roads.

Free Welcome Ministries, 1501 E. 26th St., is having Trunk of Treats from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 5664 Kentucky 56, Sorgho, is having a Fall Festival from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. The event includes games, a hayride and Trunk or Treat. Chili and hot-dogs will be served.

Buena Vista Baptist Church, 23rd and Allen streets, is having Trunk or Treat from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday for children of all ages.

Utica Baptist Church is having a Halloween alternative Wednesday. Trick or Treat will be at 5 p.m. Food, games and crafts will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Costumes are welcome. No masks, please.

Karns Grove Baptist Church, Philpot, is having Trunk or Treat from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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