Thursday, November 1, 2012
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
UPDATE Nov. 1 at 7:15 a.m.: Due to the recent storm disruptions and circumstances on the East Coast, Patch is extending the deadline for the national Halloween Costume Contest from Nov. 1 to Monday, Nov. 5. So, hurry and submit your fun costume photos today. It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Last year, the headless boy from Wyckoff, NJ, won. This year, it could be you. Enter our contest for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize! Adults and children are eligible to enter. Parents can post costume photos of themselves and their families from this Halloween or from years past. Here’s how to enter: …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Drop off up to 5 lbs. of unwanted candy to the office on Nov. 1 or 2 as part of their Halloween candy buy-back effort.
Last week Pediatric Dentistry of Sunset Hills offered tips on their Facebook page to ensure that your children's Halloween candy won't result in unwanted dental issues in the coming months: The office is offering a candy buy-back on Nov. 1 and 2. Residents can trade their unwanted pound of candy for $1 (up to 5 pounds) so your 'leftovers' can be shipped to American soldiers overseas. They helped contribute more than 1,000 lbs. of candy last year, according to their Facebook page.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Patch has some ideas for celebrating the haunting season.
Are you looking to have the best Halloween party on the block? Then look no further because Patch has everything you need to know to throw a killer Halloween bash. Angel of Death Cheese Combine roasted garlic with cream cheese and beat until smooth. Add Gorgonzola, cream, sage, salt and pepper. Press into a serving dish and sprinkle with pistachios. Serve with crackers or pita crisps. Makes 8-10 servings. Creatures from the Deep (Peppered Shrimp) In a bowl, combine the shrimp, worchestershire sauce and white wine. Heat oil in a skillet over a medium high heat; add garlic and cook for a minute. Remove shrimp from bowl, reserving liquid. Return shrimp to skillet, toss in spices and green onion and saute 2 minutes. Remove to serving dish. …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Check here for a list of safety centers to be hosted by St. Louis County Police, school resource officers and DARE officers on Halloween evening. Children in costumes are desired to stop by for free glow necklaces, balloons and candy.
To provide special protection and attention to young children participating in the traditional costumed Halloween observance on Oct. 31, St. Louis County Police officers once again will host safety centers in the precincts. All of the locations can be identified by the presence of a St. Louis County Police Officer and volunteers. Precinct beat officers, supervisors, neighborhood policing officers, school resource and DARE officers will be assigned to the various locations. Parents are encouraged to take their trick or treaters to the safety center most convenient to them between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Halloween night. Those safety centers include the following locations: South County Precinct at South County Mall. West County …
Friday, October 5, 2012
Check out this round up of Halloween events for families in October 2012 on "Patch."
Looking to celebrate fall and the upcoming Halloween holiday? You could head to one of the haunted houses in the St. Louis area or find something more suited to the younger crowd. Check out our roundup of events in the St. Louis area. Did we miss an event? Click here to add it to the event calendar. Oct. 1-14 Oct. 15-21 Oct. 22-31 Ongoing Events
Jennifer Horton
7:12 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
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