	{"id":97472,"date":"2024-11-08T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/?p=97472"},"modified":"2024-11-06T18:01:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T07:01:11","slug":"happy-families-embrace-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/news\/happy-families-embrace-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy families embrace Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AFTER another successful Halloween Trunk or Treat night last week, the All Ages Activities Committee are already planning for 2025.<\/p>\n<p>High Street was filled with ghosts and monsters, fairies, witches, and lots of smiling faces.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The night went beautifully,&#8221; said committee member Yaz Fisher. &#8220;The committee really pulled together.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It was a really big turn out from all ages in the community and we saw a lot more homemade costumes this year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Next year, as Halloween falls on a Friday, we are planning to make it a bigger and better event for the community.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are hoping to go back to our original plan of hosting the event at the oval.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This would make it safer for the community, with everyone in the one place and less road crossing involved.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We would love to see more community involvement from anyone willing to help in any way they can. It would be great if we could get businesses involved.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We love seeing local people and their businesses involved in community events and showcasing what a lovely community and town we have.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Fingers crossed we can get enough people involved for Heathcote Halloween 2025 and make our plans come to life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Emily Alexandra said it was a smooth night for both children and adults.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The event is very well run, and it is wonderful to see so many happy faces,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Everyone is well behaved, and we have really enjoyed bringing our daughter Leonie out to enjoy the fun.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AFTER another successful Halloween Trunk or Treat night last week, the All Ages Activities Committee are already planning for 2025. 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