Upcoming community events

Upcoming community events in northwest Guilford County S a v e T h e D a t e s

OCTOBER

Thanksgiving Parade

Town of Oak Ridge will sponsor a Thanks giving parade for the fi rst time this year. The 1-mile route will begin at the entrance to the town park on Lisa Drive, head right on Linville Road and end at Scoggins Road. Saturday, Nov. 23, 3:30 p.m. (Rain date Dec. 7) Oak Ridge Town Park 8231 Lisa Drive, Oak Ridge More info: www.oakridgenc.com

Touch-A-Truck

Kids can explore big trucks, tractors, buses, heavy equipment – and maybe even a helicopter at this annual event in Summerfi eld. Plus, Vulcan Materials will be off ering free hot dogs, chips and drinks! Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Summerfi eld Athletic Park 5200 U.S. 220 North, Summerfi eld More info: www.summerfi eldnc.gov

GreatPumpkin Event Merchants of Oak Ridge invites kids of all

ages to this annual event, when humans and their pets are invited to don their Halloween costumes and trick or treat with local merchants and non-profi ts. People costume contest, pet costume contest and more! Saturday, Oct. 26, 3 to 5 p.m. Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center N.C. 68 & 150, Oak Ridge More info: www.merchantsofoakridge.com

Halloween Haunted Trail

This new event, co-sponsored by the Town of Oak Ridge and Oak Ridge Youth Association, is still in the planning stages, but it’s sure to be both spooky and fun for middle-schoolers to adults. Fri.-Sat., Oct. 25-26, 7 to 10 p.m. Oak Ridge Town Park 6231 Lisa Drive, Oak Ridge More info: www.oakridgenc.com

18 Look for more details closer to event dates in upcoming issues of the Northwest Observer.

Christmas Tree Lightings

Enjoy caroling, refreshments, marshmallow roasting and a visit from Santa Saturday, Nov. 23, 5:30 p.m. Summerfi eld Athletic Park 5200 U.S. 220 North, Summerfi eld More info: www.summerfi eldnc.gov

Enjoy luminaries all along the sidewalks in Oak Ridge Park, the Christmas tree lighting in the center of the park, a visit from Santa and refreshments during this popular holiday event Saturday, Nov. 23, 6 p.m. Oak RidgeTown Park 8231 Lisa Drive, Oak Ridge More info: www.oakridgenc.com

Enjoy caroling, a visit from Santa and the lighting of the Christmas tree in front of Town Hall Saturday, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m. (date/time may change) Stokesdale Town Hall 8325 Angel-Pardue Road, Stokesdale More info: www.stokesdale.org

DECEMBER

Christmas Parade A long tradition in Stokesdale, the annual Christmas parade will have fl oats, tractors, trucks, a marching band and much more – and kids, remember to bring something to hold the candy that parade participants will throw out as they pass by! Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Downtown Stokesdale More info: www.stokesdale.org