Halloween party in Mountain Grove

Oct 29, 2015

Over 100 youngsters turned up in full costume and force for the Olden Rec Committee's annual Halloween party, which took place at the community hall in Mountain Grove on October 25. The event included numerous kids' games and crafts, a pumpkin carving contest, a parade, plus numerous snacks and sweet treats. When I visited, many young revelers were lining up in anticipation of making a trip to the haunted house that was set up in the basement of the hall by Rec Committee chair, Corey Thompson. The haunted house included one very scary and one less scary section to suit the ages of the groups passing through.

Two GREC students, Sadie Clarke and Clare Willis, had the difficult task of judging the winners in the kids' costume contests based on various criteria that included home made-ness, originality, overall flair, and cuteness. Some of the memorable costumes included two youngsters dressed as the stars of the film Dumb and Dumber, one very cute Goldilocks and many more.

Lori Sproule, who is the vice chair of the rec committee, said that the event is all about giving the kids in the local community a chance to get together to celebrate the holiday and enjoy some special Halloween-themed festivities.

The Olden Rec Committee is holding an adult fundraising dance on Friday, October 30 at the Olden hall with DJ Derrick Hole, and costume judging. The cost is $15pp or $25/couple, which includes a light luncheon, and proceeds will go to supporting the many special events for kids and their families in the local community.