civic briefs

The Kingston Township Recreation Commission will host a Halloween Event and Parade at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 (rain or shine) at the East Center Street Park.

Kingston Township resident children of all ages are invited to attend to show off their costumes and decorate a pumpkin. A special activity has been planned to get parents involved in the fun.

Following the parade, prizes, will be awarded in select categories. Participants are encouraged to bring their own pumpkins. The township will have a limited number available on a first-come/first-served basis.

The event is sponsored by the Kingston Township Board of Supervisors. For more information, call the Kingston Township Administration Office at 696-3809.

The Harveys Lake Borough Homecoming Committee is sponsoring a Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Lake Powersports, 19 Lakeside Drive at the intersection of Memorial Highway and Lakeside Drive near Pole 1.

Participants are asked to bring their own pumpkin. Carving utensils will be supplied. Prizes will be awarded by age group. Refreshments will be provided.

Registration is appreciated but not necessary. For more information, call Patti at 762-8232.

A New England Contra dance will feature music by Lily-Rose and the Ryhythm Traders with calling by Ted Crane at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Church of Christ Uniting, 776 Market St., Kingston.

No partner or previous experience is necessary. Admission to the dance is $9 for adults and $25 for families.

Further information is available at 333-4007 or at folkloresociety.org.