Halloween Evening Fun

The Malta Historical Society’s Annual Halloween Party is on Halloween, this Wednesday, from 5pm to 7pm.  There will be 200 free hotdogs while they last! The Malta Historical Society is located at 127 N. 3rd St. in Malta.

The Kirkland Lions Club Annual Halloween Party at the G-K High School is also this Wednesday evening, October 31st, from 5:30 to 8pm. The public is all invited. Dress up and bring the family! Costume contest is at 6pm, The Genoa / Kingston High School is located at 980 Park Avenue, in Genoa.

Trick or Treat hours for every town we could find in DeKalb County with posted hours on their websites, are from from 4 to 8 pm on the evening of Wednesday, October 31st. Be safe and watch out for traffic!

Going trick-or-treating?

	Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.
	Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
	Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
	Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.
	Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always WALK and don’t run from house to house.
	Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.
	Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.
	Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
	Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
	Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
	Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
	Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses. Never accept rides from strangers.
	Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.

Supplied by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention