Pumpkin Patch gets new home; Holiday events this week
It’s the time of year for little ghosts and goblins to hit the streets on their quests for candy, of course, but that’s by no means the only thing going on. Over the weekend, Caribou Medical Center became the new site of the Pumpkin Patch, a yearly event that was formerly held at Hooper Springs. As in the past, pallets full of pumpkins were delivered to the location and set out for the crowds to run through while picking their perfect gourd. Before the official start, children and parents gathered in intense consultation over plans for the best of the bunch, then ran out to grab it first. After the initial scrum, there were still plenty of pumpkins to go around, thanks to donations from a number of local stores and growers.
The tradition was nearly ended, as it had become a lot to organize for those who had done it in the past. CMC stepped in to offer a site and logistics, and it seems like the patch may have found a good new home.
For the towns in Caribou County, there are a number of Halloween events taking place throughout the week. While this isn’t an exhaustive list, here are some highlights.
On Wednesday the 29th, the Grace PTO is sponsoring the annual Halloween Carnival from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fun, games, food, prizes and everything else will be served up!
On October 30th, the Bancroft Community Halloween fun starts at 5:00 p.m. at the school, where dinner and community festivities will take place.
Friday the 31st, Grace’s Main Street and Soda Springs Liberty Dodge (and the Library) will be the places to be as far as trick/trunk r’ treating goes. In Grace, Trick or Treat on Main Street will be held from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Food Trucks will be stationed at Valley Implement. Trunk or Treat is scheduled for A-Plus Automotive. Grace Market is sponsoring a Spook Alley. Prizes will be given out by Ireland Bank for the best costumes for individuals, groups, trunks, and businesses. The costumes will be judged inside the 3C Grill. For more information, call Daphney Medina at (208) 283-5701.
In Soda Springs, Dorajo Messerly will host a children’s trick or treat station outside the library from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., during Music and Movement and Storytime. The Soda Springs Community Trunk or Treat will start immediately after, at 5:00 p.m. at Liberty CDJR (Dodge Dealership, next to Caribou Ford). The trunk or treat spent its first Halloween in the building last year, and was a huge success in that location. Wicked Brew, Wu House, Belly View, and Zander’s Panqueques will be on site, as will tons of businesses, organizations, and individuals. For more information, call Micaela at (208)547-5904.
Remember to be vigilant when driving throughout Halloween week, as there will be a lot of kids out and about who may not being paying as much attention as they could be, and it’s on drivers to take up the slack and make sure everyone stays safe.
The day after Halloween, the Presbyterian Church in Soda Springs is hosting its annual Harvest Bazaar, which officially starts at 10:30 a.m. for dine-in service, and 11:00 a.m. for take out. Both services will run until 1:00 p.m., and are “free-will offerings” for all those who wish to eat and spend time in friendly company. Silent auctions will take place during the bazaar, as will a quilt raffle. For more information, call (208) 547-3771.
