Halloween is an equal opportunity holiday. Anyone can choose to enjoy the pursuit of candy, role playing, appearance alterations, giving and receiving.
Can you help us continue the annual Squirrel Hill Mini-Station and Town Watch HALLOWEEN HAUNTED GARDEN tradition, started by Cynthia Preston? An immediate need is for Set Decorators. On Saturday, October 9, starting at about Noon, we need help moving sets from a garage on 48th to our yard at 46th and Springfield. Adults and some vehicles are most welcome as our daughter took the Van to Frisbee Regionals in N.C. On Saturday and Sunday, October 9 & 10, about Noon to 5 PM, we’ll need help installing the major sets and spreading Spider Webbing. Erecting some sets require a good throwing arm and an understanding of knots. Other tasks are as simple as tearing open bags to drape spider webs throughout the hedge row. This and ghost making are generally fun projects for Parent-Child teams. I’d love to have small teams of 2 or 3 (friends, families, almost any cooperative combination) to make individual sets their own. Recycled sets that could use some special touches include: Pirate Boat and Shark area; Dead Dog Diner; Dental Disasters; PETA’s Pet Peeves; The Gallery of Ghouls; The Spider Tower; Porch Monsters; Marcus the Carcass; Horror Tree House; the 60' long Basilisk and others. Other ideas and any donations of any of Webbing, Plastic Pests (rats, insects, etc.), Plastic Weapons, Severed Body Parts, Kids Power Tools (especially a chain saw), Gauze, Netting, Hay Bales, etc. are welcome. On Halloween we'll need actors to monitor any lines, distribute treats and support the FX of Lights, Screams and Bubbles. We hope these volunteers will dress up and get their best freak on. Hamming it up is what takes this home grown event to a memorable level. Last year, PHILLY THRILLER, performed for visitors, in full ZOMBIE regalia and their leader, Rashida, promises to bring them back this year. We also welcome photographers who can make sure every child gets some "star" treatment. Each year I make a link, so that visitors can view, share, even print their photos. This has become a very meaningful part of the experience for families who can’t afford cameras or professional photography. I am delighted when kids tell me about teachers, librarians and neighbors who have helped them access their photo(s). You can find the Halloween Links at my Public Photo-site, which opens to thumbnails. Click on anyone marked Halloween and than click on “Slideshow” or any “thumb-nail” to see full height photos. http://picasaweb.google.com/campionef/ Some of the better shots from last year’s event can be reached directly at: http://picasaweb.google.com/campionef/Halloween2009ProShots# Please look at the faces to catch the anticipation of and joy in the event. The parents often look more frightened than the kids, and it feels great to see that almost a fourth of the visitors are Adults walking around with their kids. Thanks to the generosity of volunteers, and the steady accumulation of reusable sets, we can do this event at a cost of about $1.00 / visitor. Isn’t this a great value for an event that rewards cooperation and participation with thrills, frights, giggles and candy delights? So, if you have any time and creative juices, please, please come by and give us a few hours of decorating this weekend. And, if you are an apartment dweller or someone who doesn’t have a porch or kid friendly location, please consider volunteering at our garden, to hand out “treats” on Halloween, 10/31, from about 4:30-7:30 PM. We do not want to pull anyone from their own porch. The more folks handing out “treats” the better the evening for the kids who are good foragers. If you know anyone who might be interested in helping out, or if you have a connection to any of the service clubs at nearby Universities, please forward contact info. Also, please pass the word, and remind the neighborhood kids, and inform new neighbors, that all are welcome to visit. The Garden Gate opens at 5 PM on Halloween. Thanks for your consideration. I’m hoping that everyone has a safe and happy Halloween. Liz Elizabeth Campion PRUDENTIAL, FOX & ROACH REALTORS, LLC 215-790-5653 Desk & Voicemail 215-880-2930 Cell & Emergency 215-546-9781 Shared office Fax campio...@juno.com or home.in.ph...@juno.com for Rental questions Link to Photos of available Listings and public, 'social' photos: www.PicasaWeb.google.com/CampionEF To check out all PFR and Multiple Listed Properties and to review CONSUMER NOTICE, link to www.PruFoxRoach.com ____________________________________________________________ Moms Asked to Return to School Grant Funding May Be Available to Those That Qualify. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4cb014fe28cb61af80ast05vuc
