Halloween in Arden

Kent Smith | Nov 03, 2016

This year the Kennebec Recreation Committee hosted two Halloween events for children in Arden.

On October 29, the committee hosted its 16th annual children’s Halloween party at the Kennebec Recreation Centre in Arden. Eerie music filled the hall, while children moved from station to station around the hall enjoying a multitude of Halloween-themed crafts. Fifty-nine souls returned from their visit to the “Wicked Witch Inn”, located deep down in the bowels of the building, where children participated in a spooky scavenger hunt. After lunch, and the costume parade, children received a treat bag.

This year’s event attracted youth from Arden; Flinton; Kaladar; Kingston; Mountain Grove; Parham; Sharbot Lake; and Winchester.

Then, acting upon a suggestion from Lisa Matson, the committee hosted the inaugural Community Shell-Out on Halloween night itself, Oct. 31.

The concept was simple. Provide a safe; fun experience in a central location where the more rural members of the community, and “Trick and Treaters” could hook up. “Trick and Treaters” and community members met at the Kennebec Recreation Centre between the hours of 5 and 7 pm for the exchange of traditional Halloween goodies.

A total of nine families, with donations from an additional five families shelled-out to 39 youth, who were accompanied by 31 parents and family members. This year’s event attracted youth from Arden; Kaladar; Mountain Grove; and Sharbot Lake.

The Kennebec Recreation Committee is a committee of Central Frontenac Council, and enjoys their interaction with all residents. You can support the committee in many ways. You can join into one of the many sponsored programs, purchase a ticket to one of the fundraising events or make a donation, for which you will receive a tax receipt. You could also share some of your ideas with the committee by coming out and joining the group. We’d be happy to have you join in any way you wish! Thanks to all!

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