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8B Midweek Edition - October 14-15, 2020 The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com LIFE Times file photo Aisli, 5, dressed as Elsa from “Frozen,” gets candy while trick-or-treating on Ridgewood Avenue in Gainesville on Thursday, Oct. 31,2019. TRUNK ■ Continued from 6B community and have a posi tive impact,” Reynolds said. “This has been running for over a quarter of a century. We didn’t feel right taking that away from them. We want kids to load up on candy and have a fun time.” All local children are invited to attend. People interested in volunteering for the event can contact the church at 770-869-7632. Hallelujah Harvest What: Drive-thru trunk-or- treat event When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Where: Assembly of Praise, 6158 Carter St., Lula More info: 770-869-7632 First Presbyterian Church Gainesville Like Assembly of Praise, the First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville is hosting a modified trunk-or- treat event; however, church members won’t be decorat ing their vehicles this year. From 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, families can pull into the First Pres byterian Church’s parking lot and have their buckets or bags filled with candy. Ali Thompson, the congre gation’s children’s director, said only a few volunteers will hand out goodie bags to kids while wearing masks. Thompson said kids are encouraged to wear face coverings and non-church members are welcome to attend. Children who dress in costumes will receive an extra prize. “We’re doing a drive-thru to keep everybody safe,” she said. “It’s always been a com munity event, so we’re trying to keep a little normalcy.” Modified Trunk-or-Treat What: Drive-thru trunk-or- treat event When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 Where: First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville, 800 South Enota Drive NE, Gainesville More info: 770-532-0136 Westminster Presbyterian Church Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gainesville will put on its annual outdoor Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, which includes a traditional trunk or treat, photo booth, bouncy houses and other kid-friendly activities. Kristina Willis, the con gregation’s administrative assistant and communica tions coordinator, said peo ple won’t be required to wear masks; however, all attendees’ temperatures will be checked with a no-touch thermometer. “People can keep their distance, and we have hand sanitizer out,” Willis said. Instead of the church pre paring free food for families, The Barbecue Depot, a local catering company, will set up its food truck on the church’s property. Willis said all the meals’ proceeds will be donated to Operation Christ mas Child — a nationwide initiative run by Samaritan’s Purse to distribute Christmas gifts to children in need. “It’s free of charge to any one,” Willis said. “We always have some fun trunk-or-treat games, and we’re encourag ing costumes.” Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Fall Festival What: Event with trunk or treat and other kid-friendly activities When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1397 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville More info: 770-534-1078 Oakwood Baptist Although Oakwood Baptist Church won’t be hosting a trunk or treat or other Hal loween-themed activities, it will have its annual Fall Fes tival at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Brian Evans, the congrega tion’s senior pastor, said the outdoor event will encom pass a range of seasonal fun like hayrides, a chili cook-off and a miniature train ride for children. Adults and older teenag ers will have the option of participating in a “lumber jack” competition, which includes a timed log sawing contest and axe throwing. “It’s not a substitute for Halloween, but it’s an activ ity,” Evans said. “It’s pri marily designed to cater to our folks, but people are welcome to bring friends. If somebody shows up dressed up, that’s fine, but we’re not really participators in Hal loween and we don’t emu late that either.” Oakwood Baptist Church’s Fall Festival What: Event with fall-themed activities When: 6:30 p.m. until a non- designated time, Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Oakwood Baptist Church, 4263 Martin Road, Flowery Branch More info: 770-965-3736 If you know of any orga nizations or churches hold ing trunk-or-treat events this year, please contact Kelsey Podo at kpodo@gainesville- times.com. PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY AND SERVICE GUIDE To place your company’s advertisement, call us today at 770-535-1199 She Suites gainesvilletimes.com House Wash, Driveways, All Concrete Surfaces, Decks & More! iirnn |||UJ residefUfial C commercial FREE ESTIMATES! 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