Halloween season events! (Have some fun)

Markle Public Library to host Pumpkin Decorating Contest Oct. 20-25
Between Oct. 20-25, decorated pumpkins may be brought to the Markle branch of Huntington City-Twp. Public Library to be displayed in the Children's Department.
Pumpkins should not be carved, but can be decorated with markers, paints, yarn, cloth, hats, or any such item. Pumpkins may be submitted by families, individuals, or groups.
On Oct. 26, pumpkins will be judged by library patrons in the following categories: Funniest, Most Unusual, Most Colorful, Prettiest, Scariest, and Best Overall.
Separate winners in each category will be declared at the Markle Branch Library. Winners will be notified on Oct. 27. On October 28, prizes may be picked up and pumpkins can be taken home to enjoy or carve for Halloween, or they may be entered in the Downtown Business Group's Pumpkin Decorating Contest to be held at the Huntington County Visitor and Convention Bureau at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29.
The HCTPL Markle Branch Library is located at 197 East Morse Street, Markle. For more information call 260-758-3332.

Great Pumpkin Hunt, Oct. 23
At Lancaster Park, across from Lancaster Central Elementary School. Starts at 7:30 p.m., Kids will search for hidden candy filled pumpkins. Find pumpkins, win prizes!

Trick or Trunk Oct. 23 at Southern Wells
Southern Wells Community Church will sponsor a Trick or Trunk event Saturday, Oct. 23 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Wells parking lot.
Car with trunks full of treats for your child will line the East parking lot of Southern Wells Schools. A free supper of hot dogs, chips, dessert and drink will also be provided.
Join us for an evening of family fun!

Bethel Church Harvest Party Oct. 23
The Bethel Church Harvest Party will be held Saturday, Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at 4500 East 300 South, Bluffton. This has been an historic time of fun, fellowship and food. There will be the Hitzfield Farms Straw Maze, a carry-in dinner starting about 6 p.m., fun games for the children, competitions for all including the intense Bible Quiz for adults and teens, the Pie, Cake, Dessert Walk and Hay Rides for young and old.
Bethel Church is an independent Bible Church in Wells County (260) 824-4547, Dr. Patrick J. Harris has been the pastor for 25 years.

Zanesville Free Halloween Party Oct. 25
The Zanesville Lions Community Free Halloween Party will be held Monday, Oct. 25 at Zanesville Ballpark, located at 3088 W. Van Horn Street.
Costume judging will start promptly at 6:30 p.m. There will be free bingo, hot dogs, chips, drinks and costume prizes. For more information call 260-638-4327.

Ossian Halloween Carnival Oct. 28
Ossian Health and Rehab and Ossian Revitalization will sponsor the Ossian Halloween Carnival Thursday, Oct. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ossian Health and Rehab Center.
There will be games, prizes, food and a costume contest.
Children’s Spooktacular at Life Care Center Oct. 29
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne will host a Spooktacular trick-or-treating event for children on Friday, Oct. 29.
Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Community Harvest Food Bank. Children under 10 years old can dress up in their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat in the facility. Nursing home residents and facility associates will hand out candy, and refreshments will be available.
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne, is located at 1649 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne. For more information, please call (260) 422-8520 or visit www.lcca.com.

Warren Pharmacy to hand out a cool treat Oct. 29
In conjunction with the Warren Scarecrow Festival Friday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m., the Warren Pharmacy will have a limited supply of Schwans Ice Cream treats to distribute as a FREE Cool Treat to the delicious delight of those who visit the Warren Pharmacy.

Boo in Bluffton, Oct. 29
Wander through downtown Bluffton with your costumed younglings and collect candy and treat from City Hall and an assortment of participating businesses. Starts at 5 p.m. Businesses outside the downtown district start handing out candy at 6 p.m.

Zanesville Trunk or Treat, Oct. 30
Zanesville United Methodist Church. 7 p.m. Family fun for all area children. Lots of candy and cool decorated cars.

Ossian Trick or Treat Oct. 31
Trick or Treat time for Ossian is Sunday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.