114th Year, 11th Issue Thursday, October 24, 2002 Sparta, North Carolina

Several Halloween events set

A variety of Halloween-related events are coming up in Alleghany County. At least two local churches are sponsoring "Hallelujah Night" events, slated as a Christian alternative to Halloween.

Trick or treaters will be out in force on Oct. 31 in the town and county, as the annual event falls on a Thursday this year. Trick or treaters are generally encouraged to stop visiting homes at 9 p.m. each year. Local Events

  • Glade Creek Elementary Parent/Teacher Organization is holding a haunted house in the school gymnasium on Oct. 26 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Games, prizes and contests for youth will be featured.
  • Laurel Springs Volunteer Fire Department will hold a haunted house at the fire department Oct. 25 and 26 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.
  • The Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce is planning a Halloween dinner, dance and costume party at Burgiss Barn in Laurel Springs on Nov. 2. Reservations must be made to the chamber by Oct. 25 and each person must pay $25. A dinner and beverages will be provided. Any proceeds will be donated to the chamber.

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