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• 3rd Thursday Monthly Membership Meeting / Luncheon

  • When
    09/19/2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Vassar Community Center

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  Lunch meeting for members and guests. Cost is $10 (payable at the door or online).  Lunch will be provided by D'Marios Pizza of Perkins.

  Perkins-Tryon Athletic Director Bobby Buck and Head Football Coach Bruce Williams will present the program - our annual Back to School Sports Report.

  Businesses / Members of the Month:

  - Red Bud Assisted Living Center

  - David and Jean Petermann

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• Monthly Board Meeting

  • When
    09/26/2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Payne County Bank

  The monthly Board Meeting for Perkins Community Chamber of Commerce Officers.  Guests are welcome to attend to bring up items before the Board

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• City-Wide Garage Sale Day

  • When
    09/28/2019
  • Location
    Perkins, Oklahoma

  If you've been collecting items for your annual garage sale, nowʼs the time to get them organized and tagged. The annual City-Wide Garage Sales will be held Saturday, September 28  

  The event, sponsored by the Perkins Community Chamber of Commerce, usually draws hundreds of treasure hunters to town. The Perkins Journal will print a garage sale map with locations of garage or yard sales in the September 25th issue.  Listings on the garage sale map cost $10, which includes a classifieds page listing along with the map listing.  Listings outside the city limits will also be included.  The deadline is 1 p.m. Monday, September 23rd, for garage sale listings in the special pullout section. 

  To place your ad, call The Journal at (405) 547-2411

  Sales spots for outside residents that wish to set up in town will be available on a first come, first serve basis in the parking lot of the Vassar Community Center.  This will be the only area allowed for this activity.  Please refrain from parking in front of the Old Church Center or pavilions in the Park.

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• 1st Thursday Monthly Membership Meeting / Luncheon

  • When
    10/03/2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Vassar Community Center

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  Lunch meeting for members and guests. Cost is $10 (payable at the door or online).  Lunch will be provided by Hello! Catering of Perkins.

  Ruth Cavins, Executive Director with United Way of Payne County will present the program.

  Businesses of the Month:

  - United Way of Payne County

  - Keller Williams - Dustin Cantrell

  A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. (directly following the luncheon) at Punchy's Café, located west of Perkins at the Payne County Sale Barn.  All are encouraged to attend as we officially this new business to Perkins!

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• Lions Club Pancake Supper / Perkins Tryon High School Homecoming Game

  • When
    10/04/2019
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Perkins Tryon High School Commons / McIlvain Field

  The Perkins Lions Club Annual Pancake Supper

  When: Friday, October 4, 2019 (held each year prior to the Perkins-Tryon High School Homecoming Football Game)

  Where: Perkins-Tryon High School Commons

  Time: 5:00p - 7:00p

  Price: Adults $7, Students $4 (pre-k - 12th)

  Pancakes, Bacon and Sausage - all you can eat! 

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• OLD SETTLERS DAY 2019

  • When
    10/05/2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Perkins

  Old Setters Day (historically also know as Harvest Fest), is the Chamber's biggest event of the year!  This annual tradition, now in its 96th Year (started in 1923) brings the whole community together for a full morning of fun!  This year the event will be held on Saturday, October 05.  Activities include:

  • Main Street Parade - Begins at 9 am
  • • Contact Casey Martin (405) 742-7468
  • Main Street Parade - Begins at 9 am
  • • Contact Sharyl Pickens (405) 314-5437
  • Pony Rides & Children's Games
  • Horseshow Pitching Contest
  • • Contact Lee Ray Murlin (405) 780-0032
  • Entertainment & Food Trucks
  • • Entertainment - Contact Ashton Tivis (903) 288-2861
    • Food Trucks - Contact Dustin Bledsoe (405) 547-2436
  • Free Cake Walk
  • • Contact Sharyl Pickens (405) 314-5437
  • Hot Dog Eating Contest @ Noon
  • • Contact Dustin Bledsoe (405) 547-2436
  • Dunk Tank & Vendor Booths
  • • Vendors - Contact Stacy Beal (405) 314-2754
  • FFA Baking Contest & Auction @ 11:30 am
  • • Contact Regina Brunker (405) 612-8192

  The theme of this year's event is: Coming Home!

  Vendor Booth Applications, Parade Entry Forms, and Sponsorship Opportunities can all be acquired by contacting the Chamber Office at (405) 747-6809, or e-mail: perkinschamber@gmail.com 

  We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, October 05 in Downtown Perkins!

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• Oklahoma Territorial Plaza Fundraising Dinner and Auction

  • When
    10/12/2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Dickerson Building at Oak Park Retreat Center

  Oklahoma Territorial Plaza Fundraising Dinner and Auction

  Saturday, October 12, 2019

  6:30pm at Oak Park Retreat Center

  This is the only fundraising event for the Oklahoma Territorial Plaza Park.

  It’s the time of year to support the Oklahoma Territorial Plaza in Perkins! The annual fundraising dinner and auction will be held in the Dickerson Building at Oak Park in Perkins on October 12, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is the only fund raising event for the Plaza. The funds are used to maintain the plaza throughout the year.  Have you noticed the new paint on the Old Church Center and the IXL School building; the way the Plaza grounds are always clean and mowed; the large number of citizens who use the Old Church Center, Vassar Community Center, pavilions, playground and splash pad?  All of that activity is because you have supported the Oklahoma Territorial Plaza with your donations and participation in the fundraising dinner and auction in the past. We are asking for your help again. Our goal is $30,000.

  Many of the past attendees at the dinner and auction have requested that we hold the dinner at an air-conditioned site.  The Perkins-Tryon Junior High Gym is not air-conditioned but has seated 252 people at 32 tables.  The Oak Park Dickerson Building is an air-conditioned venue we are using again year and it can accommodate 200 people at 25 tables.  We need your help to reach our goal of $30,000 to continue to maintain and develop the plaza and establish an endowment fund for the future.   However, we have a limited number of tickets to sell this year because of the change of venue.   Please request your tickets as soon as possible so you won’t be disappointed at not being able to get a ticket.  You can help in a number of ways and we urge you to immediately return the form at the bottom of this page to help us with this year’s fundraising effort.  Thank you!

  Oklahoma Territorial Plaza Fundraising Dinner and Auction Committee:  Judy Bartram, Lisa Bromley, Tiffani DeArmond, Bob Ernst, Eric Lovelace, Lisa Tanner, Judy Moorman, Virginia Sasser, and Darla Woody

  The official letter will be sent out later in the year.  Please check back for more information as the event approaches. 

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• 3rd Thursday Monthly Membership Meeting / Luncheon

  • When
    10/17/2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Vassar Community Center

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  Lunch meeting for members and guests. Cost is $10 (payable at the door or online).  Lunch will be provided by El Mexicano of Perkins.

  Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn will present the program.

  Businesses of the Month:

  - Casey Martin Farmers Insurance

  - ProValue.Net

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• Monthly Board Meeting

  • When
    10/24/2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Payne County Bank

  The monthly Board Meeting for Perkins Community Chamber of Commerce Officers.  Guests are welcome to attend to bring up items before the Board

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• Monster Mash

  • When
    10/31/2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Perkins Tryon Elementary School Gym

  34th Annual Monster Mash

  Sponsored by the Perkins Community Chamber of Commerce

  Date: Thursday, October 31, 2019

  Time: 6-8 p.m.

  Place: Perkins Elementary School Gym

  The Monster Mash was stared by the Perkins Chamber of Commerce in 1986 as a safe alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating for children on Halloween.  This free event provides a safe, controlled environment for children through sixth grade.  Sponsored by local businesses and organizations, there will be lots of candy, games, and event a costume contest with cash prizes.  

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• 1st Thursday Monthly Membership Meeting / Luncheon

  • When
    11/07/2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Vassar Community Center

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  Lunch meeting for members and guests. Cost is $10 (payable at the door or online).  Lunch will be provided by Hello! Catering of Perkins.

  Les McGee, State Director for Medical Transport Solutions will present the program.

  Businesses of the Month:

  - 4 Kids and Community, Inc.

  - Lions Meadows of Hope

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• 3rd Thursday Monthly Membership Meeting / Luncheon

  • When
    11/21/2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Vassar Community Center

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  Lunch meeting for members and guests. Cost is $10 (payable at the door or online).  Lunch will be provided by D'Mario's Pizza of Perkins.

  _______________________________ will present the program.

  Businesses / Members of the Month:

  - Perkins Dental Group

  - Lee Ray Murlin

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• 1st Thursday Monthly Membership Meeting / Luncheon

  • When
    12/05/2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Vassar Community Center

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  Lunch meeting for members and guests. Cost is $10 (payable at the door or online).  Lunch will be provided by Hello! Catering of Perkins.

  _______________________________ will present the program.

  Businesses of the Month:

  - Metro First Realty

  - Payne County Bank

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• Old Fashioned Country Christmas

  • When
    12/12/2019
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Oklahoma Territorial Plaza Park

  Old Fashioned Country Christmas is a long standing tradition in Perkins, Oklahoma.  The event, held each year in the Oklahoma Territorial Plaza Park, features a number of activities for children and adults alike. 

  New to the park last year is the automated light show, designed and operated by Will Clay of Perkins and Ryan Brewer, Parks and Recreation Director with the City of Perkins.  Mr. Clay plans to continue the light show this next year and beyond, adding to it and making it better with each passing year.

  The event will take place Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. 

  Come see the awesome light display, along with a myriad of activities, listed below: 

  5-7 p.m. Chili Supper by FBC Mission Team - Vassar Community Center

  5-7 p.m. Christmas Shoppe - South of the Old Church Center

  5-8 p.m. Blood Drive - OBI Bloodmobile

  5:30 p.m. P-T HS Band - Anderson Pavilion

  5:55 p.m. Reading of the Christmas Story - Old Church Center

  6-7 p.m. Live Nativity & Bethlehem Village - Vassar Barn

  6-8 p.m. Hot chocolate by P-T Lady Demon Softball - Hospitality Center

  6-7 p.m. Historic buildings open

  6 p.m. Pre-K Singers - Old Church Center

  6:30 p.m. Music Makers - Old Church Center

  6:45 p.m. Santa arrives - In front of the Veterans Memorial

  6:55 p.m. Pictures with Santa - IXL School House

  7:15 p.m. Community Choir - Old Church Center  

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• Children's Downtown Christmas Shoppe

  • When
    12/14/2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Lions Den in Downtown Perkins

  Children's Downtown Christmas Shoppe

  This popular event, now in its 3rd year, held each year at the Lions Den in downtown Perkins, is geared towards children that would like to come in and buy a little Christmas gift for their mothers and fathers, grandparents, siblings, teachers, etc.  The idea is that, with the help of donations from the Chamber and the Perkins community, there will be small, reasonably priced gifts that a child could come in, pick out, purchase, have wrapped, and then give as a gift. 

  Children between the ages of 3 and 12 will be able to purchase a gift for $1 - $3 with the help of a volunteer.  Gifts will be wrapped by volunteers for a surprise on Christmas morning. 

  All children are welcome while supplies last.

  Saturday, December 14

  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  Downtown Perkins @ the Lions Den

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• Christmas Noon Luncheon

  • When
    12/19/2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Vassar Community Center

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  The Perkins Community Chamber of Commerce would like to invite everyone to join us for our Christmas Noon Luncheon on Thursday, December 19, 2019 – 12:00 p.m. at the Vassar Community Center, located at 730 N. Plaza Dr. in Perkins, Oklahoma.

  Lunch is $10.00, and will be provided by Hello! Catering

  In lieu of a program, this meeting will feature:

  • Christmas Musical Entertainment with Mr. Simma on the Piano
  • Fifth Annual Ugly Sweater Contest
  • Voting on our Chamber Award Nominations
  • Handing out door prizes

  (All businesses / organizations and or individuals that attend the meeting on Thursday are asked to provide a door prize or two for the meeting.  For the past three years, we've ended up with enough door prizes that everyone in attendance left with something!!!  So please do bring something to donate.  Lets make this four years in a row that everyone gets a door prize!!!)

  Please send in your RSVP's by Wednesday (December 18) at 12:00 p.m.   

  Businesses of the Month:

  - Ralph's Packing Co.

  - Dilbeck Agency

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• Chamber Awards and New Officer Installation Luncheon

  • When
    01/16/2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Vassar Center

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  Chamber Awards and New Officer Installation Luncheon

  January 16, 2020

  12:00 p.m.

  Vassar Community Center

  730 N. Plaza Dr., Perkins, OK  74059

  The Perkins Community Chamber of Commerce would like to invite everyone to join us for our Chamber Awards and New Officer Installation Luncheon on Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 12:00 p.m. at the Vassar Community Center, located at 730 N. Plaza Dr. in Perkins, OK.

  Dinner is $10.00 and will be provided by Hello! Catering

  The program will include the awarding of our annual Chamber Awards for 2019, the presentation of our 2020 calendar, and the swearing in of our 2020 Chamber Officers.

  Please plan to join us!   RSVP by Wednesday, January 15 at noon.

  To RSVP, e-mail the Chamber office at perkinschamber@gmail.com, or call the Chamber Office at (405) 747-6809. 

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• Chamber Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    01/23/2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Payne County Bank

  The monthly board meeting for Perkins Community Chamber of Commerce Officers.  Guests are welcome to attend to bring up items before the Board. If interested, please contact the Chamber Office to let us know you're coming: perkinschamber@gmail.com

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• Great American Clean Up (Trash Off)

  • When
    03/28/2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Lion's Den - Downtown Perkins, Oklahoma

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  The Great American Clean Up (Trash Off) is once again coming to Perkins.  The event will be held Saturday, March 28, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  All volunteers will meet at the Lions Den in Downtown Perkins at 8 a.m. for Breakfast, before going out into the community in groups to pick up trash.  We will conclude around 11:30/12:00, or as areas are finished up!

  This is a great community service activity for students needing community service hours.

  Groups will be given gloves, vests, and trash bags - all provided by ODOT - and will be sent out to pick up trash along the highways, and throughout the parks.

  THE MORE VOLUNTEERS WE HAVE, THE MORE WE CAN ACCOMPLISH!

  Help us Clean Up Perkins on March 28 by picking up trash!

  "Oklahoma's Spring Cleaning Event - In 2011, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's Trash-Off became Oklahoma's signature event in the Great American Cleanup, the nation's largest community improvement program, held annually from March 1 - May 31.  Each spring, the ODOT Trash-Off brings together thousands of volunteers who are dedicated to making Oklahoma cleaner, greener and more beautiful." 

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• City-Wide Garage Sale Day (Spring)

  • When
    04/04/2020
  • Location
    Perkins, Oklahoma

  If you've been collecting items for your annual garage sale, nowʼs the time to get them organized and tagged. The annual City-Wide Garage Sales will be held Saturday, April 04.

  The event, sponsored by the Perkins Community Chamber of Commerce, usually draws hundreds of treasure hunters to town. The Perkins Journal will print a garage sale map with locations of garage or yard sales in the April 01 issue.  Listings on the garage sale map cost $10, which includes a classifieds page listing along with the map listing.  Listings outside the city limits will also be included.  The deadline is 1 p.m. Monday, March 30, for garage sale listings in the special pullout section. 

  To place your ad, call The Journal at (405) 547-2411

  The Chamber is also planning a fall City-wide Garage Sale Day in September. 

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• Perkins Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt

  • When
    04/12/2020
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Oklahoma Territorial Plaza Park

  The Perkins Lions Club will host the 68th Annual Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday afternoon, April 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Oklahoma Territorial Plaza Park!  This is one of the oldest traditions of the Perkins Lions Club, and a favorite among community members.  The Easter Bunny will be on hand!  Please join them!

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• Perkins City-Wide Clean Up Day

  • When
    04/18/2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Perkins, Oklahoma

  Perkins residents will have an opportunity to purge unwanted and unused items from their closets and garages during the annual Clean-Up Day.  The event will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020.  

  The event features an opportunity for town residents to drop off large items free of charge at special dumpsters.  Larger items, which cannot fit into garage trucks, can be taken to the large dumpsters located at the City’s West Shop at 319 E. Industrial (Knipe St., and Industrial).

  The large item dumpsters are available only to Perkins residents.  In the past, many out-of-town residents used the opportunity to bring trash into town during the event.  People who come to drop off items in the dumpsters will be required to prove their residency by showing their driver’s license or any utility bill showing an address.

   OFFICIAL RULES - 2020

  City Wide Clean-Up Day April 18, 2020

  8:00 am-3:00 pm

  The City of Perkins in conjunction with Republic Services is pleased to provide our citizens with this free service.

  Following are the guidelines to help you get the most out of Clean-Up Day.

  Curbside items must be out by 6:00 am to guarantee pickup Construction or demolition debris will not be accepted

  The following items will be picked up curbside:

  Please bag, box, or bundle all curbside items, including brush.

  Large piles of loose debris will not be picked up.

  ·          Brush-no longer than 4’ in length and 2” in diameter, no more than 50 lbs

  ·          Furniture that can be easily crushed

  ·          Mattresses up to full size

  ·          Miscellaneous household trash

  The following items need to be taken to the dumpsters on Industrial Road:

  ·          Large amounts of brush (The brush disposal area will be located behind Dickson Park ball fields)

  ·          Metal or wood longer than 4’ in length or bigger than 2” in diameter

  ·          Railroad ties

  ·          Mattresses larger than full size

  ·          Heavy furniture, including sofa beds

  ·          Scrap metal

  ·          Appliances

  o     Freezers, refrigerators, and air conditioning units must have Freon removed and be tagged prior to disposal.

  Country Comfort will provide this service free of charge from April 8-April 12. (See details below)

  We cannot accept:

  ·          Hazardous waste, including, but not limited to:

  o     Paint

  o     Herbicides

  o     Fertilizers

  o     Batteries of any type o Petroleum products o Tires

  City Staff will be monitoring the unloading and exchanging of dumpsters; however, residents will be responsible for the unloading of all items into the dumpsters.

  Freezers, refrigerators, and air conditioning units will be accepted from April 8-April 12 at Country Comfort located at 122 E. Thomas.

  Please place all items on the concrete pad in front of the garage door.

  FREE document shredding will be offered by Payne County Bank from 8:00 am-10:00 am.

  If you have any questions, please call Perkins City Hall at (405) 547-2445.

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• Chamber Golf Tournament

  • When
    05/01/2020
  • Location
    Cimarron Trails Golf Course in Perkins

  The Perkins Community Chamber of Commerce will once again host their annual Fundraising Golf Tournament on Friday, May 1, 2020.

  Join us at Cimarron Trails in Perkins for a great day of golf, food, and prizes.  The proceeds from the annual golf tournament fund ALL of the Perkins Community Chamber of Commerce activities for the upcoming year.  This is the ONLY fundraiser for the Chamber (aside from membership dues).

  The Chamber funds a variety of activities, events, and agencies in our community including:

  • Bi-Monthly Meetings with educational programs and business networking
  • Payne County Premium Sale
  • College Scholarships
  • United Way of Payne County
  • 4 Kids and Community, Inc.

  The Chamber is also the primary host of several long-standing community events that are part of the heart of our community:

  • Old Settlers Day Parade and Festival
  • Monster Mash
  • Old Fashioned Country Christmas
  • City Wide Garage Sale Days

  We hope you can join us on Friday, May 01.  We need teams to participate.  And we have plenty of sponsorship opportunities for those that don't golf, as well!  Watch your e-mails and the Facebook page for more information.

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• Monster Mash

  • When
    10/31/2020
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Perkins Tryon Elementary School Gym

  35th Annual Monster Mash

  Sponsored by the Perkins Community Chamber of Commerce

  Date: Saturday, October 31, 2019

  Time: 6-8 p.m.

  Place: Perkins Elementary School Gym

  The Monster Mash was stared by the Perkins Chamber of Commerce in 1986 as a safe alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating for children on Halloween.  This free event provides a safe, controlled environment for children through sixth grade.  Sponsored by local businesses and organizations, there will be lots of candy, games, and event a costume contest with cash prizes.  

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