10/22 Fort Campbell Life

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Customs House Museum

Hey guys!

It is officially spooky season! This month is so much fun for the entire family, and we really wanted this issue to reflect that as well.

That is why we are bringing you a wide variety of content this month. From cool Halloween decorations, candy apple recipes, haunted houses, and more, there is a little bit of everything for everyone!

I really hope this issue helps you get into the Halloween spirit, and I cannot wait to see you again next month.

Alex Zapetis, Editor

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Pumpkin Patches

Area Haunts

Customs House Museum

Pumpkin Spice Recipes

Candy Apple Recipes

Creepy Hollow Woods - 2133 Joe Brown Rd. Spring Hill, Nashville.

Are you looking for some Haunted Fun that doesn't focus on blood and gore? Then you want to look at Creepy Hollow Haunted Woods. They are known for their exceptional original scenes that will startle you and make you jump. Nashville Scene Magazine rated the Haunt as the most customer interactive in the area. www.creepyhollowwoods.com/

The Beast House - 3976 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN

Are you up for a challenge this Halloween? At this haunted house, if you can make it through all the phases of Beast House, you will get your Money Back! Do you think you can do it? https://beasthouse.com/

Slaughterhouse Nashville 3445 Lebanon Pike Hermitage TN

Finding it’s new home in the old Courtyard Cinema. You will explore the haunt traveling through 5 of the old theaters. The walk through time is about 40 min. You can also see classic movies at the Full Moon Cineplex. http://www.fullmoonslaughterhouse.com/

Deadland Woods - 7040 Murfreesboro Road, Lebanon, TN www.deadlandwoods.com/

Deadland Haunted Woods is more than a regular haunt. It is a full fledged scream park. Start at the camp fire and after you've built up your courage journey out through the woods to experience the terror of THREE trails in the Haunted Woods! Yes, three! www.deadlandwoods.com/

Rigor Mortis - 1030 Smithville Hwy. McMinnville TN

Rigor Mortis Haunted House Attractions is a walk-through dark attraction filled with state of the art environments, amazing special effects, and terrifying live actors.

Journey through not just one haunted house but two for the price of one! www.rigormortishauntedhouse.com

Nashville Nightmare - 1016 Madison Sq. Madison TN

Experience the world-famous Nashville Nightmare Haunted House, Nashville's legendary Halloween event. Come and see why it was voted as in the Top 5 Most Terrifying Haunted Houses by USA Today. www. nashvillenightmare.com/

Bloody Acres Haunted Woods - 318 Blg Station Camp Blvd Gallatin TN

Bloody Acres is located on about 50 Acres of undeveloped land. We have wooded trails on about 17 acres of the land with 23 Scare zones. www.bloodyacreshauntedwoods.net

Go ahead and start planning your trip to the pumpkin patch this year. A yearly tradition for many families is in full swing, and the Fort Campbell area is home to many amazing and fun filled pumpkin patches. Whether you enjoy the hayrides, pumpkin picking, or even the fall games, all of these spectacular locations will have you smiling ear to ear.

What is better than to add a round of mini golf or a toasty bonfire to your pumpkin picking experience? If that sounds like a fantastic family experience to you, then check out Christian Way Farm. You can grind corn, feed farm animals, enjoy a hayride, and more. Did we mention that they serve some delicious food as well?

19590 Linville Road Hopkinsville, christianwayfarm.com/

Are you on the hunt for that picture perfect pumpkin? Then this local farm has your back. They are praised for their large corn maze and fun children's area. This pumpkin patch also has photograph set ups so that your family can snap that perfect shot.

1425 Hwy 76 Clarksville boydspumpkinpatch.com/

Make sure to clear out your entire day for this huge fall experience. Not only does it offer a huge pumpkin patch with gorgeous pumpkins. This patch also includes hayrides, corn mazes, daily shows, games, rides, a petting zoo, and so much more. You will not know where to begin. Your family is sure to love this fall hotspot.

1765 Martins Chapel Church Road Springfield honeysucklehillfarm.com/

Who doesn’t love a pumpkin patch that comes complete with a pumpkin train? You can never have too many pumpkins once those leaves touch the ground. There will be limited openings this year due to Covid, but Walden Farms is still very excited to open their doors. 8653 Rocky Fork Road, Smyrna waldenfarm.biz/

Love tire swings? Yes! It is true. It has a corn maze, a wooden tractor playground, farm animals, tire swings, and more. It is hours of great and pure family fun. They will be working on limited capacity, so please buy your tickets ahead of time.

1974 New Highway 96 West, Franklin gentryfarm.com/fall/

“Star Gourds” will transform guests into another galaxy filled with more than 40,000 pounds of pumpkins enhanced by hay bales, corn stalks and fall flowers. Open during the month of October, You will find many classic Star Wars characters such as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca and Yoda just to name a few.

Union City TN discoveryparkofamerica.com

Did someone say pony rides? Every kid loves riding a pony after picking a pumpkin. This farm also has a 80 foot mega slide and a corn maze. It is a place that people of all ages can truly enjoy.

4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville luckyladdfarms.com/index.html

Are you wanting to decorate your home for Halloween, but need a little bit of spooky inspiration? Don't worry your little bones about it, because we gathered some great decoration ideas for all throughout your home. You will for sure be the scariest house on the block. Give one a try...or two...or all. You can never have too many awesome decorations in your home.

It is almost time! If you have never heard of the Ham Festival in Cadiz, Kentucky then mark your calendars. The fun-filled festival is in its 46th year and will be taking place on October 14th and 15th. This festival is jam packed with family-friendly attractions, shows, and of course great food.

A few things that excited guests can expect to see this year are carnival rides, games, racing pigs, quilt shows, prizes, food trucks and so much more.

There will also be live music to jam out to all day long. It is sure to be an amazing day.

Has this festival caught your attention? If so, doors open, and breakfast begins at 6am. The program and attractions begin at 7am. Please note that there are no animals allowed at this festival. Only service animals

will be allowed in. Tickets may be purchased at the Commerce Center in Cadiz along with all Cadiz banking locations.

2022 Best of Clarksville

Governor’s Square Mall

allevents.in/clarksville/2022-best-ofclarksville/200022592301751

Best of Clarksville is Back for its 26th year!

This non-profit event highlights area businesses thru online nominations and on-site voting. Visit the Nominee booths for food samples and SWAG give-a-ways. Winners are announced at the end of the event! This event gives 100% of its proceeds to local non-profit organizations including Clarksville Rotary Club, Downtown Kiwanis, Bikers Who Care & others.

Nashville Germantown

thenashvilleoktoberfest.com

The annual Nashville Oktoberfest in

Germantown is a free, family-friendly festival. Attendees can expect food, live music, vendors, beer, and entertainment. Some of the activities will include a Germantown 5k Bier Run, Bratwurst Eating Contest, and a Dachshund Derby. -

Fall Tennessee Craft Fair Centenial Park Nasvhville tennesseecraft.org/events/craftfairs/ Join the Nashville tradition of celebrating and supporting American handmade craft at this premier event on the lawn in Centennial Park. Shop one-of-a-kind, finely crafted artwork directly from the juried, award-winning artists. A unique feature of Tennessee Craft Fairs requires artists to be on-site. While shopping, you’ll meet the artists, learn what inspires them and how they take raw materials like clay, wood, metal and glass and transform them into fine craft. In addition to the array of high quality crafts, visitors enjoy fun hands-on activities in their Kids’ Tent, food from area vendors and demonstrations from artisans aimed to educate as they create pieces in front of your eyes.

Woolly Bear Weekend

Woodland Nature Station LBL facebook.com/events/ 921016731933966

Bring the family to Nature Station during the holiday weekend for a kid-friendly weekend packed with cool activities! The wooly bear worm has been a common symbol and tradi tional sign of autumn and the changing season. The weekend events include:

Signs of the Season Scavenger Hunt, Fall Wild Edibles Hike, Make Your Own Wooly Bear, Squawking Squirrel Story Time, The Grumpy Ol’ Groundhog, Parade of Raptors, Owl Prowl Night Hike, Signs of the Season Scavenger Hunt, Fears and Phobias, Weather Folklore, The Lorax Puppet Show, Parade of Raptors and Ghosts and Goblins Mystery Van Tour.

Southern Festival of Books War Memorial Plaza Nashvllle sofestofbooks.org

A Celebration of the Written Word is among the oldest literary festivals in the country, annually welcoming approximately 200 authors and 25,000 visitors to downtown Nashville.The festival is free, and includes performance stages, food trucks, and more than 60 publishers and booksellers. After two years of virtual programming, we look forward to seeing you on The Plaza.

Light the Nations 51st Avenue Nashvllle lightthenationsnashville.com

The annual Light the Nations, from 2 to 10pm on 51st Avenue in West Nashville. This event will feature local businesses, art, and vendors.

There will be a kids area, music, food trucks, luminary bag decorating, s’mores and live entertainment. This event is free and open to all ages.

Nashville Oktoberfest

ClarksvilleCon

Quality Inn Exit 4 clarksvillecon.comt

ClarksvilleCon is a collectors’ mega convention located in Clarksville. The event is striving to be Tennessee’s best and truest comic convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres. As a long-time collector of comics and pop culture items, the promoter brings Tennessee an event that will satisfy any fandom! This event will include anime voice actor John Swasey and comic book legend Joe Rubenstein!

Hoptown 1/2 Marathon & 5K Downtown Hopkinsville facebook.com/HoptownHalf

The 4th Annual Hoptown Half Marathon & 5K is a joint road race through Hopkinsville. The course winds through downtown Hoptown, residential areas, Christian County countryside and returns to finish downtown on our popular new Greenway/Rail Trail. The Half Marathon course also includes the unique quarter-mile new Rail Trail bridge, the longest non-water bridge span in Kentucky.They have also added a Ruck Division to both the Half Marathon and 5K.

Hogwarts Howl-O-Ween Woodlands Nature Station Land Between the Lakes facebook.com/events/423078936454723

Young wizards and witches, welcome to your first year at Hogwarts! Be sure to attend your classes on time, beware the troll in the dungeon, and complete the challenges to find your very own Sorcerer’s Stone! Between classes, make a magic wand, learn spells, and meet some fantastic beasts! You’ll walk with professors and prefects, search for Aldo the baby Bigfoot, discover both real and magical creatures, and avoid the perils of an enchanted trail as a first-year student in this Harry Potter-themed, non-scary Halloween program.

Fall into Science Festival Adventure Science Center Nashville adventuresci.org/explore/fall-into-sci ence/

Adventure Science Center’s Fall Into Science Festival will be an outdoor event and FREE to the public. We welcome exhibit booths from local Tennessee organizations and businesses who want to support our mission to open every mind to the wonders of science and technology, fostering a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Fright on Franklin Downtown Clarksville

visitclarksvilletn.com/event/fright-on-franklin/1546/ Every year, Historic Downtown Clarksville transforms into a frightfully fun night for the entire family. Dress to impress for the popular costume contest. This contest is open to all ages and registration is required beginning on October 1. There will be themed activities, and safe trick-or-treating on the following streets: Strawberry Alley, Franklin Street, Public Square, and N. First Street.

PumpkinFest Downtown Franklin williamsonheritage.org/events/pumpkinfest/ The 37th Annual PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family fall festival. The festival stretches along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin and offers tons of festive fun for people of all ages! This is a full day of autumn-inspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, and outstanding arts & crafts – featuring seasonal and specialty gift items.

The Military Affairs Committee located in Christian County is excited to announce the annual Chili Cook-Off is back and ready to get rumble. The rules are simple, make the best chili and cornbread to win cash rewards. You are not going to want to miss it.

Black Licorice Delight

4 parts Pernod® licorice liqueur

3 parts blackcurrant cordial

8 – 10 parts water black food coloring or icing coloring

1 cup sugar

Fill a pitcher with water, and add black food coloring in small increments until water reaches desired blackness.

Pour black water into ice tray and allow to freeze completely.While ice is freezing, pour 1 cup sugar into a bowl. Add 1⁄4 tsp. black food coloring to the sugar and use a fork to mash until fully incorporated. Dip the rims of your glasses into water, and then into the black sugar. Don’t put too much water on the rims, as it’ll cause the sugar to drip. Add 1 or 2 cubes of black ice to each glass. In a separate pitcher combine the Pernod, blackcurrant cordial and water, and pour over ice cubes.

Smoking Blackberry Sage Margarita

2 oz 100% agave silver tequila

1 oz lemon juice

8 medium blackberries

5 leaves fresh sage

1 teaspoon maple syrup

1 dash orange bitters

Garnish (optional):

Dried sage leaves Blackberries

Muddle the blackberries and sage together in a cocktail shaker until broken down and fragrant. Pour in the tequila, lemon juice, bitters, and maple syrup. Give it a good shake and pour over ice. Light the tip of the dried sage on fire right before serving.

Drink recipes and photos courtesy of mixthatdrink.com

The Dark Lord

1 ounce vodka

1 ounce blackberry schnapps

1/2 ounce cranberry juice

Shake all the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

Red Death

1 ounce Southern Comfort

1 ounce vodka

1/2 ounce sloe gin

1/2 ounce triple sec 1/2 ounce blackberry brandy

2 ounce orange juice

1 ounce pineapple juice

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.

Pour in all ingredients and shake until chilled.

Fill a highball glass with ice and strain the mixture into it.

FIND YOUR NEW HOME

The Reserve at Royster

3301 Royster Lane Clarksville

931-552-3239 - www.reserveatroyster.com

The Reserve at Royster has 2 Bed-1 Bath Flat apartments and 2 Bed-1.5 Bath Townhomes. Only 3 miles from Fort Campbell and minutes from local shops, parks, restaurants and schools. Each home at The Reserve at Royster features a spacious floor plan, lots of natural light, and fresh designer paint colors. Washer and dryer hookups in each unit with the option to rent washer and dryers, balcony/patio area, storage space outside, new flooring, new fixtures, and well-appointed kitchen with all electric appliances. Dog park coming soon!

Ashton Ridge at West Creek

1060 W Creek Coyote Trail Clarksville

931-494-8528 - www.ashtonridgetn.com

Ashton Ridge at West Creek is just minutes from Fort Campbellwith easy access to Tiny Town Road and the 101st Parkway. Close to shops, parks, restaurants, and APSU, and located within walking distance of West Creek Schools. The 2 and 3 bedroom Townhomes feature luxury amenities, spacious living areas, and exquisitely designed kitchens. This elegant townhome community offers convenience, comfort, and exclusive luxuries including two dog parks, two fire pits, a playground, a sparkling swimming pool, and manicured landscaping.

Northwoods Apartments

138 W Concord Drive Clarksville 931-552-3239 - www.northwoodstn.com

Northwoods Apartments has spacious 2 Bedroom-1 Bath flat Apartments. Only 5 miles from Fort Campbell and minutes from local shops, parks, restaurants and schools. Each home at Northwoods Apartments features a spacious floor plan, lots of natural light, fresh designer paint colors, washer and dryer connections in each unit, updated flooring & fixtures, and well-appointed kitchen with all electric stainless steel appliances. Other amenities include playground, BBQ stations and pool coming soon!

Dunbar Town Homes

291 Dunbar Cave Road Clarksville 931-616-9698 - www.volprop.com

Dunbar Town Homes has 2 bed 1.5 bath renovated townhomes with stainless steel appliances, clean white backsplash, white cabinets, new countertops, fresh repost grey wall color and updated new flooring.

The Landings

1104 Plymouth Road Clarksville 931-237-7477 - www.thelandingsatriverside.com

The Landings Townhomes are minutes from APSU, 25 min. to Fort Campbell and close to shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Well manicured and tucked away giving it the privacy you are looking for. The town homes feature all upgraded lighting and finishes, a spacious floor plan with lots of light, neutral color scheme, ample closet space, and well-appointed kitchen. Other amenities include a playground, dog park and fitness center coming soon!

The fall season and candy apples go hand and hand. I mean, is it really fall if you haven't gotten that delicious candy apple? Finding the perfect apple can be a little tricky sometimes, which is why learning how to make them at home is so important. We are bringing you three sweet variations to try this season. Is your sweet tooth ready?

Classic Red Candy Apple

2 cups granulated sugar • 1⁄4 cup corn syrup • 3⁄4 cup water 1⁄2 teaspoon red food coloring • 8 small-medium apples

Insert a stick into the stem end of the apple pushing about halfway through and set it aside. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat generously with cooking spray. In a large saucepan over high heat, stir together the sugar, syrup, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil and turn the heat to medium. Stir in the food coloring. Insert a candy thermometer and continue to boil until the mixture reaches the hard crack stage (from 300-310 degrees), approximately 15-20 minutes. Remove the sugar mixture from the heat and quickly dip the apples in the sugar mixture turning to coat. Transfer to the baking sheet to cool completely.

Caramel Apple with Nuts

8 Granny Smith apples • 1 cup butter • 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup light corn syrup • 1 can of condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 cups chopped nuts of your choice

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip apples in boiling water for about 3 to 5 seconds. Gently wipe down the surface with paper towels to remove any wax residue on the skin. Insert a wooden stick into the center of each apple through the stem end. Set aside to allow your apples to reach room temperature. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring constantly for about 25 to 30 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 248 degrees F. The caramel should coat the back of a spoon. Remove caramel from heat and add vanilla extract. Stir. Quickly dip each apple into the hot caramel, swirling apples in the sauce completely to about 1/2 inch of the wooden handle. Allow excess caramel to drip back into the pan. Immediately roll apples on the nuts to fully coat. Sprinkle nuts on missed spots. Arrange apples stick side up on the prepared baking sheet. Allow to completely cool.

Chocolate Apple with Sprinkles

5 Granny Smith apples • butter • 50 pieces of unwrapped soft caramels 10 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate • 1 cup sprinkles

Rinse and dry 5 apples. Insert a popsicle stick halfway into the stem end of each apple. Line a baking sheet with plain parchment paper or wax paper that has been coated with butter. In a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, combine the unwrapped soft caramels with 2 tablespoons of water. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Holding the stick, dip each apple one at a time into the caramel. Swirl to coat evenly. Place apples on the parchment paper or buttered waxed paper and refrigerate until caramel is firm. Melt your chocolate in a microwave in 30-second intervals. Stir frequently until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Dip each apple in chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Place each coated apple on the parchment paper or buttered waxed paper and refrigerate until the chocolate is slightly set. Coat your apple with the sprinkles, and set aside to fully set.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. People all over the globe dedicate the month of October to raising money as well as awareness of this disease. Breast cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the breast, and it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.

Every year, over 252,710 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer. More than 40,500 will lose their life during their breast cancer battle. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and 1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes.

Did you know that when detected early, the 5-year relative survival rate is 100%? To ensure early detection, perform monthly breast self-exams and schedule regular clinical breast exams and mammograms.

Over 3.3 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today, and many of them are dedicated to helping spread awareness of this life-changing illness.

If you would like to get involved in the cause, many events are going on in the area.

Boobie Brunch

2147 Wilma Rudolph Blvd 2147 Wilma Rudolph Blvd - Sat, Oct 15 10:30am

“Ditch the football games on tv for two hours while you mingle amongst the strongest of women. Come to honor or celebrate someone you know who fought breast cancer. There will be a silent auction (all proceeds are donated to breast cancer support), free brunch, drinks, kids craft corner, photo booth, and so much more!”

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boobie-brunch-tickets416499359797?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare& utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

2nd Annual OctoBRAfest!

Benefitting Breast Cancer Recovery in Action (BRA)

TailGate Brewery 7300 Charlotte Pike Nashville - Thu, Oct 20 6pm

“Bring your friends and join us from 6 - 8 p.m. at Tailgate Brewing on Charlotte Pike for food, craft beer, a silent auction, live entertainment, and lots of fun as you support BRA's mission to bring the magic of groups to as many survivors as we can reach.”

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-octobrafest-benefitting-breast-cancer-recovery-inaction-bra-tickets-170058155521?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare& utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

The Pretty in Pink Fashion Show

Hilton Garden Inn Mt. Juliet 1975 Providence Pky Mt. Juliet Sun, Oct 9, 6pm

“The Elegant Ladies will host Saturday, October 8th a 5K Breast Cancer Walk in Mt. Juliet a Breast Cancer Balloon release supporting Breast Cancer Survivors. On Sunday we will end the weekend with an exceptional Fashion Show hosted by Aignes Rogan and Levi Ismail.”

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pretty-in-pink-fashion-show-tickets-155125559725?

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2022 Support Our Girls 1M 5K

Around the World Participate from Home! All month long! “Join us on our eighth annual Breast Cancer Awareness-themed virtual race: SUPPORT OUR GIRLS: No One Fights Alone 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2! We honor all women out there that are courageously battling this disease. We will also be donating at least 15% of every registration to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, an amazing organization that is dedicated to preventing and curing breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research.”

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-support-our-girls-1m-5k-10k-131-262-save-2-tickets212517013107?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery& utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Newly Renovated Children’s Floor at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center

Explorers Landing has existed as a children’s gallery at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center in Downtown Clarksville since the early 1990s. While the space has evolved over the past three decades, it was finally time for a major renovation. In late January of this year, the Museum unveiled a complete revamp of the popular children’s floor to include brand new spaces for young visitors to explore, imagine and create.

This new and improved hands-on educational exhibit, titled Exploring Our Town: An Adventure For All Ages highlights the different elements that impacted the establishment and growth of Clarksville, from farming and transportation to area wildlife and the Cumberland and Red Rivers. The permanent exhibit encourages healthy choices and aims to facilitate free play for children of all ages, to the benefit of their mental and physical health. The remodel includes numerous engaging activities and learning opportunities, while revamping favorites like the Bubble Cave, Puppet Theatre and McGregor’s Market.

Learn about the science of bubbles and create your own, big and small, in the Bubble Cave. Let your child’s imagination run wild in the miniature McGregor’s Market that focuses on farm-to-table ideas as they shop for their own groceries and pick produce. Visitors can pretend to go fishing for local species that can be found in the Cumberland and Red Rivers, as well as put on a puppet show with animals found throughout our region. New additions also include a hands-on area all about how water, electricity and internet find their way to our homes, as well as learning opportunities about transportation, construction and architecture. Smaller children can explore in a designated area called “Tiny Town” that takes these same exhibit themes and matches them with age appropriate activities.

Feel free to take the exploring outdoors with the Exploring Our Town Walking Tour around Downtown Clarksville that will have you seeing our city from a new perspective.

The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is a general interest museum located in the historic 1898 Customs House and U.S. Post Office building in Downtown Clarksville. Along with an expansive children’s floor, the Museum boasts 35,000 square feet of art and history exhibit spaces, a hands-on space for families to create their own masterpieces and much more.

The Museum is open Tuesdays – Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 – 5 p.m. Explorers Landing closes at 4:30 p.m. daily. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-17 and free for children ages 2 and younger. Military discounts are available for admission and memberships.

Learn more at customshousemuseum.org.

Halloween is all about things that make your skin crawl and shiver. If you aren’t facing some of your biggest fears all of October, are you really celebrating Halloween to its fullest potential?

We wanted to know what fears make our readers scream in fear. Here is what they had to say!

Fear of spiders: Arachnophobia

“I can not stand spiders. I will not even have fake ones in my house. They make my entire body tense up. I hate them.”

-Hilary

“Spiders are so creepy to me. Not only are they dangerous, but they are just so ugly.”

-Penelope

“Spiders. I hate spiders so freaking much.”

-Kendra

Fear of snakes: Ophidiophobia

“I don’t understand how people can have pet snakes. If I see one I am running for the hills.”

-Jennifer

“Snakes are so gross. I can’t take it. I can not even look at pictures of them.”

- Bridgett

Fear of death: Necrophobia

“So I feel like mine is a mixture of a lot of fears. I fear death and dying. I can’t imagine leaving my babies, so I freak out at most dangerous situations.”

-Rachel

Fear of the dark: Nyctophobia

“I am 37 and I still have to sleep with a light on. My mind just races when I can’t see what is around me.”

-Indie

“The dark freaks me out. Don’t ask me to go grab something out of the car past 8 pm. I just won’t do it. You never know what is hiding out there.”

-Lindsey

Fear of thunder and lightning: Astraphobia

“My dog and I will hide under the covers when it storms. Mother nature is scary and unpredictable.”

-Eva

The Fear of Clowns: Coulrophobia

“How has no one said clowns yet? They are just so creepy.”

-Cassey

“100% clowns. If I see one, I will run the other way.”

-Frankie

Just reading the words pumpkin spice sure does make your taste buds come to life. It is like you can smell and taste it in the air as soon as the season changes. If you are a pumpkin spice lover like the rest of the world, then you are about to love these recipes. You will be making them the entire fall season.

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons cornstarch ½ teaspoon cream of tartar • ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoons baking soda • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

½ teaspoon nutmeg • 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoons ground cloves • ¾ cup packed brown sugar ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature • ½ cup granulated sugar • 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla • ½ cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

¼ cup granulated sugar • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ground cloves. In a separate large bowl beat together the butter and sugars. Next, turn the mixer down to low then beat in the egg, vanilla, and pumpkin. Slowly add in the dry mixture until the dough forms. Cover the bowl with film and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.Preheat the oven to 350°F degrees and grease two cookie sheets. In a small bowl whisked together the sugar and cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar coating. Form the dough into balls then roll in the cinnamon sugar coating and flatten slightly. Place the cookies on the cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for about 8-10 minutes until the tops look just set.

Pumpkin Spice Scones

2 cups all-purpose 1⁄2 baking powder 1 large egg 1 teaspoon ground Tablespoons

Maple Glaze

2 Tablespoons maple syrup 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar • pinch salt, to taste

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line one or two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt together in a large bowl. Grate the frozen butter. Add the grated butter to the flour mixture and combine it with a fork until the mixture comes together in pea-sized crumbs. Set aside. Whisk 1⁄3 cup heavy cream, the egg, pumpkin, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl. Drizzle it over the flour mixture and then mix it all together until everything appears moistened. Work the dough into a ball and transfer it onto a floured work surface. Press into a neat 8-inch disc and, with a very sharp knife, cut into 8 equal wedges. Place scones at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Brush scones with remaining heavy cream. Bake the scones for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes as you prepare the icing.

Make the glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and maple syrup together, whisking occasionally. Once the butter has melted, remove from heat and whisk in the sifted confectioners' sugar. Taste and add a pinch of salt if desired. Drizzle over warm scones.

October Events

Be sure to follow along with the USO Mobile App for even more programs. It’s also the fastest way to check in when you arrive at the Center!

For more information and how to register for programs, stay tuned to our Facebook page (USOFortCampbell) and website (https://fortcampbell.uso.org/events)

All USO events are for our Active Duty/Guard/Reserve Service members and their families and are offered FREE of charge. The USO says the events are their way of saying thank you to them for their service.