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Another week has gone by and Halloween is getting closer and closer. (Now days, you can go for a ride and it's almost like looking at Christmas lights...The huge balloon characters, everyone from Tigger, Frankenstein, the three ghosts, witches and scarecrows. I even saw Scobby Doo the other night. The lights and decorations are really fun to see.) Halloween Bowling: Fill (10) 2 liter empty bottles with water (only half full). Place them like bowling pins are placed. Then get a small to medium real pumpkin and try to bowl with it. make sure the stem is off the pumpkin. It is funny! A cute Halloween movie? A old time favorite we all watched as kids: It's The Great Pumpkin , Charlie Brown and Winnie the Pooh Frankenpooh. The Dollar Stores have an assortment of Halloween coloring books for, yes, you guessed it: $1. They also have cute pencils for the occassion. And don't forget the libraries have a lot of Halloween and Fall books to borrow. Of course, a fun way to celebrate Fall is to take a nice drive with the family and look at the pretty leaves. The Kraft Shack has fun crafts to make: ONE STROKE PAINTING Wed., Oct 27 - 6:30 to 9 p.m. Learn how to paint One Stroke pumpkins and leaves on a tin bucket. $30 includes all. If you have brushes, $20. FALL PUMPKIN ARRANGEMENT Mon., Nov 1 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Time to decorate for fall. Enjoy decorating this straw wreath with silk flowers, wooden watering can, pumpkins and a bow. $39 includes all. To make a fun Fall wreath with the little ones... trace around the little person's hand using red, yellow, and orange construction paper. Glue the shapes onto two construction pages that have been attached on the edge. Place the handshapes into a circle. Then Mom or Dad can write Happy Fall, Happy Harvest, or something similar. Got some time? How about a orange and black chain like the Christmas ones we all made as kids. Looking for a fudge recipe? Fanny Farmer Million Dollar Fudge
Place chips and marshmallow in large bowl. In heavy saucepan put milk, butter, sugar, salt, and mix at low heat until melted. Boil 5 minutes. Dump into bowl with chips and marshmallows. Beat until disolved and creamy. Add nuts and vanilla. Pour into buttered pan or dish. Makes 2 lbs. The Apple Shed: Orchard Hayrides. During September and October, you can enjoy the fall colors and the beauty of the orchards on a hayride. Hayrides run continuously from noon until 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays throughout September and October. Halloween Activities: During the month of October, the Apple Shed comes alive with Halloween activities. Thousands of pumpkins, all grown at the farm; The Haunted Barn.... Mark and Jeff Loveless, the talented scene designers and costume specialists have conjured up more evil works of genius. For those who are too scared, the barn offers a tour for the timid. The barn is open weekends throughout October, RAIN or SHINE! Saturday & Sunday: Noon to 5. 12 & Under: $2; 13 & Over: $4. For extended scaring hours, visit The HAUNTED Barn on Fright Night, every Saturday in October from 8 to 10. The cost is $4 per person.
News from Larry Moss: Don't forget Larry Moss and his Balloon Manor. The art of origami becomes the art of scarigami in this first ever interactive balloon fun house, constructed entirely out of latex balloons. Larry Moss and the rest of the team that brought you the piloted latex balloon octopus is at it again. This time, the finished product will be a family-friendly Halloween extravaganza featuring a BOO!loon house full of ghosts, ghouls and monsters, all constructed from latex balloons. And many of us have seen what Larry Moss can do with the balloons and his creative mind. Regular Tours, October 27-29; 3 to 11 p.m.; October 30-31 11 a.m. to midnight (other times for school groups by appointment). This will all take place in the Southtown Plaza in Henrietta. If you are flying in from out of town, this is a 5-10 minute ride from the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). Pricing at the door: Adults - $10; Children under 12 - $6. And don't forget Haunted Hayrides of Rochester is in Williamson, at DeFisher Farm. When you think of Halloween you think of screams, scares, and shivers! This annual event takes you down a desolate road winding through eerie acres of apple orchards into the deep, dark woods. Attracting over 20,000 people each year, this frightful adventure will have you on the edge of your seat and screaming! October 30: Trick or Treat on Main Street in Palmyra. Bring the kids for a day of fun in downtown Palmyra. Village merchants will hand out candy. Bonfire and contests to follow in the village park. October 30-31: 26th Annual Harvest Antique Show & Sale, Williamson High School, Rte. 21, Williamson. Refreshments, Free Parking, Admission fee - $3. October 23: LW Emporium, Ontario: Safe Trick or Treating. Bring the kids in costume for great treats on all three floors. Children go through hallways and receive candy from vendors also dressed in costume. Starting 11am, Sat, October 23. 6355 Knickerbocker Rd., Ontario, NY.
There are a lot of fun events happening the end of the month. So much to do, so little time. A fun storytime snuggled on the couch with the family with Halloween books is a great way to spend a chilly afternoon or evening. If you need help in finding a good one, Carol from Sodus Library can help you and Robin from the Williamson Library will know where to look. Also, begin early looking for the Christmas stories. It's amazing how fast Holiday books disappear when the season is upon us. There are a lot of fun cds with Halloween music and of course, all the videos. There is even one with Dora the Explorer. Have a fun weekend. Thanks to everyone who has helped me to keep the readers informed. If you have information you'd like to share, please write to me at I look forward to hearing from you. Copyright
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