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Create Columbia Will Host Seasonal Events BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Create Columbia wants to make the river town a Halloween destination. The group, whose mission is to promote the arts in Columbia, will host two Halloween-themed events on Saturday, Oct. 29, and Sunday, Oct. 30. On Oct. 29, the group will host a vendor event in the Columbia
Market House, 15 S. Third St., from noon to 2 p.m. The event will showcase antique and vintage Halloween decorations, with a collector on hand to discuss the items and answer questions. The next day, Oct. 30, the second annual Halloween House Tour will be featured. It will run from 3 to 8 p.m. and will consist of four private homes and four public properties. See Create Columbia pg 2
Costumes are encouraged at the Halloween Party in the Park.
A Halloween Party In The Park The party will feature music by DJ Eric Michaels of Music 2 rom candy and costumes to Dance 2 Radio, along with venpumpkins and ghosts, there’s dors, who will be hosting a candy something for everyone at the walk. Chickies Rock Moose Lodge Halloween Party in the Park. The is donating trick-or-treat bags for event will be held on Saturday, kids to collect candy, said Rebecca Oct. 29, beginning at 4 p.m. in Locust Wright, a member of the Movers Street Park, 550 Locust St., Columbia. and Shakers. “It’s going to be an The party will be hosted by opportunity for kids to go trickColumbia’s Movers and Shakers or-treating in a safe environSociety, a group of volunteers, com- ment,” she stated. “We have 16 munity members and business own- vendors signed up so far.” Veners focused on promoting Columbia dors will include Parma Pizza & events and activities. “Everything Grill, Eisenhaur’s Sweets and Eats, we do is about community and col- Masonic Lodge 286 and AAA Cenlaboration,” said Alison Liebgott, tral Penn. The Inversion Co. will owner of Switchboard Studios in be on-site with aerial silks Columbia and one of the event demonstrations, and Columbiaorganizers. “This year’s party is based ghost hunter Rick Fisher going to be twice as big as last year.” will sign copies of his books. A Halloween photo booth will also be set up. “We will be having our annual pumpkin hunt as well during the party,” Liebgott said. To participate, people can prepurchase a pumpkin, which Liebgott will decorate with a name and design, and the party organizers will hide the pumpkins around the park. “You can come to the party and hunt for your pumpkin,” she A pumpkin hunt will be part of the festivities. explained. BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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At 7 p.m., a costume contest will be open to the public, featuring five categories - best kids’ costume for children age 12 and under, best teen costume for teens ages 13 to 17, best adult costume for those age 18 and up, best duo costume for people of all ages and scariest costume for people of all ages. The winner of each category will receive a prize. Chris Vera of the Columbia Historical Preservation Society will host walking ghost tours of downtown Columbia and the Columbia Market House dungeon during the Halloween Party in the Park. Two tours will be offered - one at 6 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. - and space is limited. Proceeds from the party will be donated to Raven Ridge Wildlife Center and will also benefit Columbia’s Movers and Shakers Society, which is working on applying for 501(c)(3) status. “This party is where you want to be for Halloween,” Liebgott remarked. “Last year, we had 350 people come through, and we expect more this year. It’s truly a community Halloween party.” The rain date for the party is Sunday, Oct. 30. For more information on the party, search for “Halloween Party in the Park” on Facebook. To sign up for the pumpkin hunt or the ghost tours, visit www.switchboard studiosandgallery.com.
Inviting people to the Halloween House Tour are (from left) Denise and Gary Brubaker and Kay Leader.
Eastern Volleyball Pink Out Supports Local Charity
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Heritage Area Plans Fall Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Business Directory . . . . . .2 Glatfelter Memorial Field Entrance Restored . . . . . .4
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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For the members of the girls’ volleyball team at Eastern York High School, the sport offers a way not only to practice their passion on the court but also to make a difference in the lives of others. The team recently participated in a Pink Out game to raise funds for a local breast cancer organization. See Pink Out pg 4
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