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Elks donate to 2013 Fall Fright Festival

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Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently donated $100, along with 1,000 Drug Awareness Coloring Books to the Van Wert City Parks and Recreation Department towards the annual Fall Fright Festival, to be held Saturday, October 26, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds.

This will be the 21st year the Parks Department has been able to provide a free and safe Halloween event for the Children of the community

The Drug Awareness coloring books will be distributed to children attending the event in the goodie bag they receive when they enter the building.

The main event of the Festival is the costume judging, with cash awards in several categories. Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 is proud to be able to assist in this event for the children of the community.

Shown are (from the left) Laurie Piper, Fall Fright Festival Committee member; Elizabeth Saunier, committee chair; Pat Freeman, Elks Lodge Youth activities chairman and Lisa McGuire, Fall Fright Fest Committee vice chair. (Elks photo)
Shown are (from the left) Laurie Piper, Fall Fright Festival Committee member; Elizabeth Saunier, committee chair; Pat Freeman, Elks Lodge Youth activities chairman and Lisa McGuire, Fall Fright Fest Committee vice chair. (Elks photo)

POSTED: 10/15/13 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: News