Community Corner

Have a Scary Good Time and Give Back at Halloween Spooktacular 2011

Lots of activities for the whole family this Saturday at Simonds Park and food donation will be accepted for the Burlington Food Pantry.

The following is a press release:

The Burlington Recreation Department, The and the Burlington High School Rotary Interact Club will host the second annual “Spooktacular” on Saturday, October 29 from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at   

People Helping People will be on hand accepting cash and food donations.  Requested food donations are canned goods such as soups and vegetables. This is a great way to teach your children how to enjoy themselves and at the same time give back to the community they live in by bringing a canned good or a cash donation. There is no charge for admission to this event.

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Last year over 1,000 people attended the Spooktacular.  Once again this year there will be a Haunted House which is constructed and staffed by the Burlington High School Interact Club, Hay Maze, Bonfire, Snacks, and Games.  In addition this year Harvey the Milk Shake Van from , which is opening this Fall on the Mall Road, will be on hand to make milkshakes, The located at the Burlington Mall will have a “make your own sundae table” and , also at the , will be serving hot chocolate.   AMC Theatre in Burlington is once again donating Pop Corn.  TD North will be donating pumpkins.  Paula Salvucci, owner of will be on hand once again for cookie decorating.  The Weiner Family owners of Dunkin Donuts on Cambridge Street in Burlington will donate donuts for the donut game!   

Mark your calendar and save the date – plan to attend the 2nd annual Spooktacular at Simonds Park on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. and don’t forget to bring a canned good or a donation for People Helping People!  For additional questions on this event, contact Janet Fitzgerald at sullivanfh@comcast.net.

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The Spooktacular event will take place rain or shine.


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