‘Trunk and Treat’ a success in Monroe
Published 10:44 pm Friday, November 2, 2007
MONROE — Earlier this week, Lewis Street was the site of a bonanza for children of all ages looking for candy and other holiday treats.
A “Trunk and Treat” was held by Faith Choices, a conglomeration of Monroe churches, who hosted festive decorated cars and tables full of candy.
Trunk or Treat, also known as “Halloween Tailgating,” is being used across the country to provide an easy, safe way for kids to participate in Halloween activities.
The idea developed from a desire to reduce the risk of injury or accident from traveling alongside streets and roads at night. Trunk or Treat events allow groups to meet in the safety of a designated parking lot while still allowing the kids to get their yearly quota of candy.
Pastor Sarah France of Morning Star Lutheran Church felt the evening was a success.
“Wednesday night with Trunk or Treat was great! We gave out 300 gift bags with our blessings,” France said. “It was like a big block party!”
The Trunk and Treat was put on by Faith Choices. Faith Choices includes four churches in Monroe: the United Methodist Church, the United Congregational Church, Morning Star Lutheran Church and Church of Our Saviour Episcopal, working cooperatively on projects for the Sky Valley communities.
To learn more
For more information on Faith Choices and future community service projects in the Monroe and Sky Valley area, go to www.faithchoices.org.
