Volunteers and cakes are needed for the annual Boca Grande Community Center Halloween Carnival.
The two-hour carnival will begin Saturday, Oct. 27, with a costume contest at 2 p.m. sharp. Age groups are 3-under, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12 and the Family/Group division.
Registration will take place in front of the outside stage from 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Awards and ribbons will be given to every child.
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Everyone is invited to participate in homemade carnival games, dunking Sgt. Jeff Corkhill in the dunk tank, taking a chance in the cake walk or enjoying carnival treats after the costume contest.
Wristbands will be sold for $5 for the games and tickets can be purchased for beverages, popcorn, sno-cones, cotton candy and the cakewalk.
Families are asked to donate one bag or more of individually wrapped soft candy per child. Please drop the candy off no later than today.
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To Go:
What: Boca Grande Community Center Halloween Carnival
When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27
Where: Boca Grande Community Center
Why: Family fun
Contact: Call 964-2564 to volunteer or donate a cake.
"The cake walk is always a big hit at the carnival and will be held under the pavilion at the Community Center this year," said organizer Joe Wier. "We are asking everyone to please donate a cake for this exciting activity."
All cakes must be dropped off from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
"We are always looking for volunteers to staff the game booths, sell tickets, pass out food, and help out with overall preparations of the carnival," Wier said.
Call 964-2564 to volunteer or donate a cake.
