TOWN OF ALDERSON POST OFFICE BOX 179 CITY BUILDING—202 SOUTH MONROE STREET ALDERSON, WEST VIRGINIA 24910 TELEPHONE (304) 445-2916 NEWS RELEASE - October 15, 2019

Contact:  Mayor Travis Copenhaver 304-445-2916 / Margaret Hambrick 304-646-2439

Halloween Events In Alderson Three   separate   events   in   Alderson   will   combine   to   make   October   31st   a   fun   filled   day   and   evening   for children. A   “Trunk   or   Treat”   will   be   held   at   the   Alderson   Elementary   School   on   the   football   field   from   1:00   p.m.     There   will   be   a   costume   parade   of   the   elementary   school   students   and   teachers   followed   by   the   “Trunk   or Treat”   event.      Local   businesses   and   community   groups   are   invited   to   come   and   bring   candy   or   small prizes   such   as   pencils   to   give   to   the   students.      Those   wishing   to   provide   treats   should   enter   the   football field   through   the   gate   on   Lee   Street   and   will   be   directed   to   a   parking   place   by   a   member   of   the   Alderson Police   Department.      There   are   approximately   240   students   at Alderson   Elementary   so   please   be   prepared to   give   out   that   many   treats.      To   reserve   your   place   and   help   the   sponsors   plan,   please   call Andrea   Sloan, AES,   304-445-7241   or   Jeremy   Bennett,   Chief   of   Police,   304-445-2916.     Alderson   Elementary   School   and the Alderson Police Department are the co-sponsors of this event. From   5:30-8:00   p.m.,   there   will   be   treats   offered   at   the   Alderson   Visitors   Center   at   1447   Riverview   Drive.     Please stop for a little bag of goodies and some scary fun! Mayor   Travis   Copenhaver   has   issued   a   proclamation   declaring   the   hours   of   6-8:00   p.m.   for   old   fashioned trick   or   treating   in   town.      Participating   houses   are   asked   to   turn   their   porch   lights   on   and   everyone   is   asked to watch out for heavier than usual foot traffic on the streets.