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UHDS at WIU to Host Safe Trick-or-Treat Program Oct. 30

October 16, 2019

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MACOMB, IL – University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) at Western Illinois University will once again sponsor its annual Residence Halls Safe Trick-or-Treat program from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Corbin-Olson Residence Halls, in conjunction with one of the Macomb community evenings.

Children ages 2-12 are invited to trick-or-treat and play games/activities in a safe environment. In addition, the WIU Office of Public Safety and staff from Western Emergency Medical Services (WEMS) will be present to engage with children. Guides will be provided through the residence halls; however, all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Parking is available in vacant lots surrounding Corbin-Olson and attendees can enter through the main doors on the east side of the building to be directed to the activities. All activities during the evening are free. 

For those interested in starting out their Halloween holiday earlier, the Western Illinois University Resident Assistant Council (RAC) will sponsor "Haunted Housing," a haunted house experience suitable for younger children, from 7-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 in Thompson Hall.

"We are excited that we can continue to offer events/activities that we can incorporate the community into," said WIU Director of Residence Life Mishelle Oaks. "Our college students enjoy interacting with the children and hosting Halloween activities each year."

For more information, contact Oaks at (309) 298-3328 or email md-oaks@wiu.edu.


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