Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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Trunk-or-Treat Event is Oct. 23
Fairfax County police are holding a fun and spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat event at the Sully Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6-8 p.m., at the Sully Community Center, 13800 Wall Road in Herndon. Police officers will decorate the trunks of their cruisers and hand out lots of candy to children in their Halloween costumes. For more information, call 703-322-4475. To obtain a trunk space, email Aleczander.Pavlakis@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Chantilly High’s Haunted House is Oct. 26
Get ready for chills and thrills – Chantilly High’s 12th annual Haunted House will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1-5 p.m. (less scary) and 6-10 p.m. (for braver attendees). The fun also includes games, facepainting and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers’ field hockey, girls’ soccer and girls’ lacrosse programs. Tickets are $15 at the door or $10 in advance at www.CHSHauntedHouse.com.
National Drug Take Back Day
National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. That’s when people may bring their expired or unused medications to designated drop-off locations, where they’ll be handled with care and disposed of properly. Local sites are the Sully District Police Station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly, and the Fair Oaks District Police Station, 12300 Route 50 in Fair Oaks. However, those unable to do it on that date may also deposit these items into the medicine drop box in these stations’ lobbies that’s available 24/7, all year ’round.