Syracuse Connection October 2022

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Syracuse Pumpkin Walk is a Bucket-List Experience

What is a Pumpkin Walk? It is magical, but no fruits or vegetables grow legs. Our city recreation staff has a fun event that has grown over the years into something very special. The Syracuse City Pumpkin Walk is a must-experience, amazing, and free event in Founders Park every fall just before Halloween!

You can come and pick up pumpkins at the recreation center to carve them for display. Our citizens have the chance for carving a pumpkin for public display without incurring the cost of a pumpkin. Your time and talent are all it takes. We have some talented pumpkin-craving artists in our city — amazing pumpkin artistry.

Over 1000 unique jack-o-lanterns will align Founders Park in creative displays. Our Parks and Recreation staff continues to find some new ways to display pumpkin art that is fun and entertaining. If you are a pumpkin walk regular or new to the event, this free experience is a must for any bucket list. It gets bigger every year, and the creativity in the city abounds.

There is more to the event than just wandering the pathway of pumpkins or the towering displays throughout the park. Support local vendors who bring food and fun to the event. Come sit on the hay bales and watch a Halloween movie or gather around fire pits and renew old acquaintances. The atmosphere for a cool fall evening is truly inviting. Friend or ghoul, you never know who you might run into. Our pumpkin patch is so famous, you could say it is full of celebrity pumpkins.

Mark your calendars for October 27-29 to come and celebrate with us. Invite family and friends to come. Pick up a pumpkin and carve your contribution. Be involved in something that is a very special part of our city for three nights, 7-10 p.m., in Founders Park. Find your pumpkin in our patch or just look at the stunning carvings. Don’t forget: admission is free. People come from far and wide to experience this bucket list event. If you haven’t walked among the Syracuse carved pumpkins, you still have something special ahead of you.

Dave Maughan

Syracuse City Mayor

Stay connected!

The city's website has information on every department in the city and the Facebook page has fun updates on events and other local interests.

“ Mark your calendars for October 27-29 to come and celebrate with us. Invite family and friends to come. Pick up a pumpkin and carve your contribution.”

The Connection Publishing Team

We asked the CP team this question: "What is the most fantastic Halloween costume you've ever worn?

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18 You can automatically be entered to win $100 bucks!

14 We took the craft root beer taste test to choose our favorites. What's yours?

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14 Craft Root Beer Taste Test!

18 Annual Readers' Favorites Poll

30 Corn Mazes & Haunted Houses

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City of Syracuse

Your City Council at Work

On September 13, the council met and took the following actions:

• Oversaw the swearing in of 20222023 Youth Court participants.

• Gave advice and consent for the appointment of a new City Attorney, Brieanne Brass.

• Conducted hearings of appeal related to secondary water citations and a conditional use review conducted by the Planning Commission.

• Added space for one more member of the Syracuse Disaster Preparedness Committee.

• Amended the zoning map for property at about 350 S. 2000 W. to general commercial, and denied a zoning application for properties at about 450 S. 2000 W.

• Authorized contribution of tax increment funds in an RDA area related to the construction of a restaurant in the Syracuse Town Center.

• Amended components of the general plan addressing moderate income housing.

• Amended the employee wage scale.

• Authorized the surplus of some police vehicles.

• Adopted an ordinance governing fats, oils, grease, and sediment control, which will help keep our sewer system functioning properly.

BE A PART OF MEETINGS

The city council normally meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are being held in person and are also available on Zoom and YouTube. Public comment is welcome.

What’s the BUILDING SCOOP?

A monthly update on new builds around Syracuse

BY ELIZABETH NAJIM

The Aspire at Canterbury Park

The Aspire at Canterbury Park will consist of 32 townhomes with individual unit ownership. They will have three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage. There will be a play field for people to recreate. The total square footage of the area is 155,175 sq. ft. This area is located by 2350 West and Antelope Drive, just west of Walmart. The landscaping will be designed with drought-tolerant plants, shrubberies, and grasses.

Public Works Update

WINTERIZE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

We live in a climate that has freezing temperatures in the winter months, which can burst pipes and valves that are not drained. Protect your sprinkler system during the winter months by draining water from your sprinkler system.

UTILITY LIDS

Please be sure that your landscape does not cover or bury your utility lids. Trim overgrowth of lawn and vegetation to prevent them from covering the lid. This will allow the city to provide better service to you. It also allows a rapid response in an emergency when a valve may need to be turned off in order to protect your home and property.

FATS, OILS, AND GREASE

Sewers can get blocked from pouring fats, oils, and grease down the drain. Although they may be in a liquid state, it turns into a solid when it cools in the underground pipes. This condition prevents adequate flow in your sewer pipe and can back up your own drains. Flushing disposable wipes down toilets can also have the same effect. Protect your sewer pipes by discarding these substances in the trash.

STORING AND DISPOSING OF MATERIALS

Properly storing and disposing of cleaners, pesticides, fuel, oil, fertilizer, paint, and salt greatly reduces the potential for environmental contamination. With a change in the weather coming soon, it’s a great time to cover up, contain, secure, and properly store any kind of potential pollutants to prevent it from going into a storm drain. All containers should be closed when not in use. They should be stored off the ground and under cover to be protected from the outside elements. Be sure to properly label the containers and make it legible. Household hazardous waste and electronic waste can be disposed at the Wasatch Integrated Waste facility. Let’s protect our environment.

We Need Advisors!

Volunteer Advisors for Youth City Council

The city council is starting up a program called Youth City Council (YCC). YCC is for students entering 9th-12th grade who assist in planning and helping with public events in the city and become acquainted with the city council and city government. The city is seeking at least two adult volunteer advisors. The adult advisors provide leadership and assist the youth in planning and coordinating their activities and meetings. The expected time commitment would include periodic meetings (monthly or quarterly), plus attendance at 5-6 public events throughout the year.

Please apply at syracuseut.applicantpro.com/jobs/1791171.html

OUR MISSION

"The City of Syracuse aims to provide quality, affordable services for its citizens while promoting community pride, fostering economic development, and preparing for the future."

Syracuse City Arts Council

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Purchase tickets for SCAC’s Junior Theater performance of “Mary Poppins Jr.” at the Syracuse Arts Academy on Antelope Drive, November 3 - 5 at 7 p.m. Get your tickets early! They sell out fast! www.syracuseutaharts.org

We would like to invite everyone to a Spooky Symphony Concert on October 3rd at 7 p.m. at the Syracuse Library.

This free event will feature ensemble groups from the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and Syracuse Jazz Band. They will be performing some fun, seasonal songs.

Also, mark your calendar for October 17th at 7:30 p.m. for our Syracuse Symphonic Orchestra’s fall concert at Syracuse High School. Then, watch for the Jazz Band to perform at the Syracuse City’s Pumpkin Walk, Oct. 27-29, at Founder’s Park.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more SCAC updates and information @scac utah

Employee Spotlight

Our employee spotlight for this month is Cindy Mackey! Cindy is a fairly new employee, as she started working for the city in April 2022. She is a building permit technician in the Community and Economic Development Department. After working in the auto industry for 37 years, Cindy has enjoyed learning how a city operates. Cindy grew up in West Haven, attended Roy High School, and has lived in Syracuse since 1999. In her free time, Cindy enjoys camping, fishing, golfing, gardening, and anything related to the outdoors. Thanks for all you do for the city, Cindy!

THANK YOU all for your hard work and dedication to the city of Syracuse!

Lots of fun programs to join!

Parks & Recreation Department

Jr. Jazz Basketball

2nd Session Registration: August 1–October 30

Divisions: 3rd-gr. boys, 4th-gr. boys, 5th-gr. boys, 6th-gr. boys, 7th-gr. boys, 8th-gr. boys, 9th-gr. boys, 10th-12th-gr. boys

*Leagues will tentatively begin mid-December and run until March.

**Teams for Itty Bitty and 1st/2nd grade will be organized by the Parks and Recreation Department. Grades 3-8 and 7-9th-grade girls will be organized through drafts.

**9th-12th-grade boys and 10th-12th-grade girls must register as a team.

For more detailed information, on these and other programs visit syracuseut.gov

Adult Fitness

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Syracuse City needs volunteers to help carve 1000+ pumpkins for this year’s Pumpkin Walk. Pumpkins will be available October 21st and need to be returned by October 26th.

For more information or to reserve your pumpkins, call the Syracuse Community Center at 801-614-9660 opt. 1.

Halloween Candy House Competition

Have you made gingerbread houses before? What about a Halloween candy house? Syracuse City is hosting a spooky Halloween “treat” house-building competition on Saturday, October 29th, at the Syracuse Community Center.

Bring your house mostly built of edible treats to the Community Center by noon. There will be an open house for visitors to walk through and view the amazing creations from 12-3 p.m. Awards will be announced at 3:30 p.m., and you will be able to take your creation home in time to return for the final evening of the pumpkin walk at Founder’s Park that evening from 7-10 p.m.

Rules for building your house for the competition will be wide open, but judging will consider how much of your creation is edible and how many varieties of tasty Halloween candies are used in the creation. Creative uses for your favorite treats will be fun to see and will certainly make others hungry.

We look forward to the fun competition from food architects, master chefs, and kids who like to be creative with candy. No one who goes home with a house made of treats can be considered anything but a winner!

To enter, please email your name and phone number by October 26th to parksandrecreation@syracuseut.gov, with Halloween Candy House Competition in the subject line.

HIGH FITNESS

When: Every Wednesday Time: 6:10 a.m.

Cost: First class is free $5 drop-in 10-time punch pass for $30

STEP IT UP!

Work your heart, muscles, and mind in this fun, energetic workout! All skill levels are welcome; we offer low and high intensity options for you to choose from. Find more info on Facebook at Syracuse Fitness Classes

When: Monday & Fridays Time: 9 a.m.

Cost: First class is free $3 drop-in 10-time punch pass for $20

PUMP IT UP!

Boost your metabolism and tone your muscles with resistance training. We provide hand weights and exercise balls; you just bring your own exercise mat. All skill levels are welcome. We suggest different options, so you can work at your own pace.

Where: Syracuse Community Center

When: Tuesdays Time: 9 a.m.

Cost: First class is free $3 drop-in 10-time punch pass for $20

Move your body with one of our fitness classes. The FIRST ONE IS FREE!

Halloween Preparedness and Safety

BY BRIGHAM C YOUNG / DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE

Halloween can be a fun and exciting time. Trickor-treating became a tradition in the US around 100 years ago and has evolved into mostly the “treat” part. My “trick” part is putting a mask on and scaring the older kids that come to the door. Here are some Tips to help keep everyone safe and happy.

BEFOREHAND

♦ Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible. Masks can obstruct a child’s vision. Test makeup ahead of time on a small patch of your child's skin to ensure there are no allergic reactions.

♦ Do not use decorative contact lenses without an eye examination.

♦ Make or buy costumes and bags in light-colored or reflective material for better nighttime visibility.

♦ Costumes should be fire-resistant and fit properly to prevent trips and falls.

♦ Make sure carried props are short and flexible to help prevent injury.

♦ Dress your child for the weather. Add layers if needed.

♦ Give them glow sticks or flashlights. A cell phone is also a good idea if that is an option.

♦ Discuss in advance the route they should follow. Ask them to call you if plans change.

♦ Set a curfew and make sure they have a watch.

♦ Teach your children to never enter a stranger's home or car.

♦ Consider eating before heading out to help avoid the temptation of eating uninspected treats.

♦ Make sure your child is in a group of at least three people.

DURING

♦ Use the sidewalk whenever possible. If there’s no sidewalk, walk on the side of the road facing traffic.

♦ Don’t crisscross back and forth across the street.

♦ Watch for cars backing up or turning. Never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.

♦ Be cautious around animals, especially dogs.

♦ Don’t eat any of your treats before you get home. Allow adult to inspect for possible tampering or food allergens.

AFTER

♦ After inspecting the treats, you are on your own on with setting guidelines for consumption of the candy. I do recommend a “daddy tax” so you teach them properly and get your share.

Communities That Care - North Davis

North Davis Communities That Care coalition has chosen evidence-based programs to help increase protective factors and reduce the risk factors that lead to both youth substance use and mental health problems. One of these programs is called Strengthening Families. This program is designed to help parents and kids develop happier family relationships by learning how to show love while setting limits and how to listen to your child.

This class is offered in North Davis through our parent organization, Davis Behavioral Health. Strengthening Families is a FREE class for parents and youth ages 10-14. Families meet once a week for seven weeks, for two-and-a-half hours each session. In an attempt to reduce as many barriers as possible for families, we offer free dinner and childcare for children nine years old and under.

Strengthening Families is successful because the lessons are skill-based; when parents and youth are taught and practice prosocial skill-based lessons together, it changes their brain wiring for the good and improves family dynamics.

Parents have reported a positive increase in family unity, communication, and parenting skills. Additionally, the youth mentioned an increase in social skills and prosocial friends, allowing them to have better school performance.

If you are interested in this program, we encourage you to take a look at our upcoming classes near you.

Visit dbhutah.org/prevention

Check us out on Facebook

@NorthDavisCTC

Contact our coalition coordinator Viviana Felix, vivianaf@dbhutah.org

We hope everyone has a fun, safe Halloween and gets plenty of treats! Remember, you can use candy for food storage.

Syracuse City Information

Key Community Contacts

MAYOR

Dave Maughan: 801-624-9652 dmaughan@syracuseut.gov

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Lisa W. Bingham: 801-725-2300 lbingham@syracuseut.gov

Jennifer Carver: 801-430-8844 jcarver@syracuseut.gov

Syracuse Library

Located at 1875 S. 2000 W. in Syracuse. Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone: 801-451-1850

Job Openings

For a list of current openings with Syracuse City, hover over the Government tab and click on the ‘Employment Opportunities’ link on our main city page www.syracuseut.gov. You can also sign up for job alerts by going to that same link.

Fix-It Requests

We appreciate our citizens who help the city to be aware of issues that need to be addressed such as road repairs, street light/sign repair, park maintenance, water problems (culinary and secondary), garbage can pickup, code ordinance enforcement, and employee feedback. The city website is a great tool for providing us with notifications. The Fix-it Request link can be found on our home page by clicking on the REPORT A CONCERN icon.

Passport Applications

Passport application processing services are offered at City Hall between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Processing takes approximately 20-30 minutes per application. Until further notice, passport acceptance services are by appointment only. Please call 801-825-1477 to schedule your appointment. For multiple applications and/or photos, wait times may be longer. All required forms, photos, and payments must be completed prior to 4 p.m. to be accepted the same day. Applications can be found on the www.travel.state.gov website. Application fees must be paid with a check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State. More info is available on our website www.syracuseut.com/Passports

Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.gov

Seth Teague: 951-515-6423 steague@syracuseut.gov

Paul Watson: 801-750-4059 pwatson@syracuseut.gov

SYRACUSE SERVICES

City Arts Council: 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org

City Hall: 801-825-1477

1979 W. 1900 S.

Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Closed Holidays

City Museum: 801-614-9674

Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 2-5 p.m.

Community Center: 801-614-9660

1912 W. 1900 S.

Summer hours: Monday–Thursday, 6 a.m.- 8 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m.- 8 p.m. | Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fire Station: 801-614-9614 1869 S. 3000 W.

Lady Lions Service & Social Club: 801-825-1752

Lions Club: 801-719-1804 Utah Lions District 28UT (open to all)

Parks & Recreation: 801-614-9660

1912 W. 1900 S. parksandrecreation@syracuseut.gov

Police Station: 801-825-4400

1751 S. 2000 W.

Post Office: 801-614-9677 (Inside City Hall)

Public Works Facility: 801-825-7235 3061 S. 2400 W.

Utilities Department: 801-825-1477 Opt #2

Volunteer/Eagle Scout Projects: Lesley Draper 801-614-9655 ldraper@syracuseut.gov

Youth Council: 801-643-8996

OCTOBER EVENTS

SCHOOLS

All Elementary, Jr. High, and High Schools

Oct 13-14: Fall Break No School

Oct 31: Happy Halloween! No School

Nov 1: Prof. Development No School

SYRACUSE HIGH

Oct 4: Volleyball Weber 5 p.m.

Oct 5: Fall Choral Showcase 5 p.m.

Oct 6: Football Layton 7 p.m.

Oct 6-8: All State Choir Taylorsville (Time TBD)

Oct 6 & 8: Girls Tennis STATE Finals (Location TBD) 9 a.m.

Oct 6, 11, & 18: Girls Soccer 1st Rnd, 2nd Rnd, & Semi-Finals (Location TBD) 4 p.m.

Oct 6, 18, & 25: Volleyball 5 p.m.

Oct 7 & 8: Volleyball - 5A/6A Challenge Mountain View 3 p.m.

Oct 10 & 11: Boys Golf STATE Tourney Talons Cove Golf Club 9 a.m.

Oct 11: Volleyball Fremont 5 p.m.

Oct 12: Football 7 p.m.

Oct 20: Volleyball Davis 5 p.m.

Oct 21: Girls Soccer STATE Final Rio Tinto Stadium 4 p.m.

Football 1st Rnd STATE Playoffs (Location TBD) 7 p.m.

Oct 24: Shell Up - Band & Orchestra (all day)

Oct 25: Fall Band Concert w/ WPJH Location TBD) 4:30 p.m.

Oct 26: Orchestra Concert 6 p.m.

Oct 28: Football 2nd Rnd STATE Playoffs (Location TBD) 7 p.m.

Oct 31: Scare-A-Cuse Halloween Assembly (Time TBD)

CLEARFIELD HIGH

Oct 1: Homecoming Dance 7 p.m.

Oct 4: Volleyball Farmington 5 p.m.

Oct 6: Girls Soccer 1st Rnd STATE Tourney (Location & Time TBD) Volleyball 5 p.m.

Football Brighton 7 p.m. Orchestra Concert 7 p.m.

Oct 6 & 8: Girls Tennis STATE Final Rnds (Location & Time TBD)

Oct 7: Football Brighton 7 p.m.

Oct 7 & 8: All State Choir (Location & Time TBD)

Oct 10 & 11: Boys Golf STATE Talons Cove Golf Club (Time TBD)

Oct 12: Football Davis 7 p.m.

Oct 18: Volleyball Syracuse 5 p.m. Choir Concert 7 p.m.

Oct 19: Jazz/Percussion Concert 7 p.m.

Oct 20: Volleyball Layton 5 p.m. Band Concert 7 p.m.

Oct 24: Improv Show (Time TBD)

Volleyball STATE Tourney 1st Rnd (Location & Time TBD)

Nov 4: Sadie’s Assembly 7:30 a.m.

Nov 5: Sadie’s Dance Clearfield 8 p.m.

DAVIS COUNTY LIBRARY – Syracuse Branch

1875 S. 2000 W Syracuse, UT • 801-825-7080

Oct 3: Spooky Symphony (All Ages) 7 p.m.

Oct 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, & 26:

In-Person Storytime w/ Miss Shauna (All Ages) 10:30 a.m.

SYRACUSE JR. HIGH

Oct 3: Volleyball 1st Rnd Playoffs (Location TBD) 3:15 p.m.

Oct 5: Volleyball Quarter Finals (Location TBD) 3:15 p.m.

Oct 6: CCA Career Fair SJH 8 a.m.

Oct 10: Volleyball Semifinals (Location TBD) 3:15 p.m.

Girl Powered Workshop - STEM SJH 4 p.m.

Oct 12: Volleyball Champs (Location TBD) 3:15 p.m.

Oct 18: Boy Basketball SJH 3:15 p.m.

Oct 19: Fall Choir Concert SJH 6 p.m.

Oct 20: Boys Basketball Millcreek 3:15 p.m. Band Concert SJH 6 p.m.

Oct 21: Picture Retakes SJH (Time TBD)

Oct 25: Boys Basketball SJH 3:15 p.m.

Oct 26: Halloween Dance SJH 3 p.m. SJH Orchestra Fall Concert Syracuse High 6 p.m.

Oct 27: Boys Basketball SJH 3:15 p.m.

Nov 2: Boys Basketball Farmington Jr 3:15 p.m.

Nov 4 & 5: Fall Play SJH 6 p.m.

LEGACY JR. HIGH

Oct 3: 7th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts 6 a.m.

Volleyball - 1st Rnd Playoffs 3:15 p.m.

Oct 5, 12, 19, & 26: Virtual Story Time (All Ages) 10:30 a.m. (Link: bit.ly/3qftb65)

Oct 6: After Words Book Discussion

The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict (Adults, Teens) 7 p.m.

Oct 11 & 25: Chess Night (All Ages) 6 p.m.

Oct 20: Spooktacular Stories (All Ages) 6:30 p.m.

For a complete listing of all activites, please visit daviscountyutah.gov/library

“Striving To Make A Difference In People’s Lives”

Oct 4: Boys Basketball First & Final Cuts

6 a.m. & 3 p.m.

Fall Band Concert 6 p.m.

Oct 6: Volleyball Quarterfinals 3:15 p.m.

Oct 10: Volleyball Semifinals (Location TBD) 3:15 p.m.

Oct 12: Volleyball Finals (Location TBD) 3:15 p.m.

Oct 18: Boys Basketball SJH 3:15 p.m. Choir Concert Layton 6:30 p.m.

Oct 25: Boys Basketball 3:15 p.m. Orchestra Concert Clearfield 6:30 p.m.

Oct 27: Boys Basketball North Layton 3:15 p.m.

Nov 3: Boys Basketball Bountiful 3:15 p.m.

SYRACUSE ARTS ACADEMY

Oct 12: Early Out

SENIOR EVENTS

Syracuse Community Center 1912 W. 1900 S., Syracuse Call 801-614-9660 to register or visit www.syracuserecreation.com

Oct 4 & 18: THINK TUESDAY

10 a.m. **FREE - RSVP

Oct 12: MONTHLY MOVIE: Downtown Abbey: A New Era 1 p.m.

Oct 18: MONTHLY BUS TRIP: Gardner

Village 11 a.m. (Bus leaves)

Lunch at Archibald’s 12 p.m. (Bring Money)

**Must RSVP by Wed., Oct 12.

BOOK CLUB Syracuse Library 2 p.m. (Contact Judy at 801-549-7210)

Oct 26: SENIORS LUNCH & BINGO (Lunch 12 p.m. / Bingo 12:30 p.m.) $3 ea.

**Must RSVP by 12 p.m. Tues., Oct 18.

NOTE: No reservations accepted after this date unless we have a cancellation. Please add your name to the Wait list.

SENIOR YOGA*

Tues. & Thurs. 8 a.m.

Age / Price: 50+/$1 or 60+/$0.50

PICKLEBALL*

Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m. Adults/$2 or Seniors 60+ / $0.50

*FREE with membership to the Syracuse Community Center

FUN THINGS TO DO

Oct 8: Utah Share Walk to Remember 2022 Layton Ed Kenley Amphitheater 10 a.m.

Oct 18: Clearfield Community Band Hocus Pocus Concert - FREE North Davis Jr. High 7 p.m.

Oct 21: Trunk or Treat with BLT - FREE Better Learning Therapies 5-7 p.m.

Oct 26: Trunk or Treat - FREE Games, Giveaways, & Costume Contest! Warehouse-22 5-8:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat Car Show Burger Stop 6-9 p.m.

Oct 27-29: Pumpkin Walk 2022 FREE Founders Park 7-10 p.m.

Oct 28: Spooky Late Night at the Museum - FREE Syracuse Museum 5 p.m.

BY RYAN SPELTS

I have distinct memories of going to an A&W Restaurant as a boy with my dad. He would order root beers in frozen mugs. Yum! I recently sat down with Lance Peterson of Two Brothers Homes and Loans; he opened a small fridge under his desk and pulled out a couple of ice cold brews. They were Henry Weinhard’s brand of root beer. With one taste of its strong, yeasty, delicious root beer flavor, I was hooked. Over the next couple of months, I started buying craft root beers any time I saw them at stores. Surprisingly, there are many to choose from, even some local Utah brands.

History and Ingredients

Root beer originated right here in North America. In fact, it is sometimes unpopular in other countries, with people stating it tastes like medicine to them. Many people back in the 1800s had recipes for root beer. (Think chili cookoffs, but for root beer.) Historically, root beer was sold in candy shops as a syrup that people could mix on their own, and it

TasteTest ROOT BEER

was enjoyed non-carbonated. In the 1850s, it was combined with soda water and started becoming the family favorite it is today. The first major commercial root beer was Hires, which was sold in small packets of powder that would make

Root beer was traditionally brewed with sassafras root as the primary ingredient. Today, it is almost always made with imitation flavoring, because cancer-causing agents were found in sassafras. Other flavors, like vanilla,

five gallons of root beer. A&W, arguably the most recognized root beer company, was started in 1919 when Roy Allen partnered with Frank Wright. Barq’s is the largest seller due to its current ownership by Coca-Cola Company and its distribution in restaurants nationwide. It was originally created by the Barq’s brothers and an employee.

licorice, ginger, butterscotch, birch bark, and many more are often added. There is not a set recipe for root beer, so you will find many variations. The traditional dark brown color came from the brew, which is water boiled down with the roots and other ingredients to create what is called a wort, and from the sweetener, molasses.

In my opinion, there is nothing like a tall glass of cold root beer.

Made and Sold in Utah

In doing research for this article, we came across The Root Beer Store in Sandy, Utah. A local family started the root beer-focused store and has plans to expand to Boise and other locations. We stopped in, talked with the owner, and bought 18 different craft root beers. The owner said most people don’t know the difference between sarsaparilla and root beer because they start with the same root. The major difference is that root beer includes other flavors, like I mentioned before.

The Root Beer Store brings in a new flavor each month, and when popular, they keep it in stock. They showed us the local brews. If you have been in a restaurant that offers Apple Beer by SodaBeers, you are drinking soda made by a Utah company out of American Fork. We also tasted one in a can by Taproot, another Utah company. This particular option is unique because they use the original roots, not “natural” or “artificial flavors,” which is common in the ingredients of sodas nowadays. Brigham’s Brew is made by Wasatch Brewery, a popular beer and root beer brewer in Utah. It fared well with our testers, as you will see, although Koby didn’t like it and claimed it “tastes like polygamy” –whatever that means.

The store owner told us that there are two basic types of root beers: dark and light. The darker flavors are stronger, and you will taste the ingredients more strongly. Light versions are more subtle.

The Taste Test

We did a taste test, and all of us were surprised at how varied the flavors were. We had a great time, though most got a little overloaded after tasting 22 different flavors. We kept the serving sizes small, but it still added up. We had to start eating crackers in between to clear our palettes. I have included the ages of the tasters so you can see some perspective in their opinions.

TASTERS' reactions

TASTERS' reactions

CAMRYN SPELTS (19)

Favorite: Brigham’s Brew This test, sadly, may have ruined root beer for me. When I originally was asked to join in on the testing, I thought that root beer would all taste the same. I was so wrong. Root beer has so many flavors, and most of them I did not like in the slightest. Some tasted yeasty, which was nasty, and some tasted like vanilla or licorice. I personally loved the OG brands (Barq’s and A&W), because they were the very few that tasted like root beer and were super simple without being too sweet.

KOBY SPELTS (21)

Favorite: Margo’s Bark

It was cool to experience all the different kinds of root beers. I didn’t expect there to be so many different flavors. There were some good ones that I had never tried before. My favorite was Margo’s Bark because it had a unique flavor and I liked the taste.

LUCY SPELTS (14)

Favorite: Frostie

I think most of them were a little gross, but there were a few that I really liked. I picked Frostie brand as my favorite because it was really good, but I wouldn’t use it in a root beer float, because it already tastes like one, and it would be too sweet. My second choice would be Brigham’s Brew.

GREY SPELTS (11)

Favorite: Labrador

There were a lot of pops, and they all had different flavors. I really didn’t like Bundaberg, but many of the others were really good. I really liked the Labrador brand root beer, it had the best flavor, and it tasted like actual root beer.

ELLY SPELTS (17)

Favorite: Frostie

I don’t particularly like root beer, so this was not my favorite activity.

ANN PARK (46)

Favorite: Brigham’s Brew

For the record, 22 cups of root beer in a row was TOO MUCH. Still, it was interesting to sample all the different flavors. My favorite was Brigham’s Brew, which had a classic root beer flavor but was less sweet than Barq’s. Some of the dark, highly flavored drinks were good, but some of them taste a little like licorice, which isn’t my favorite. Frostie was yummy, with a tang of vanilla.

JULIE PARK (13)

Favorite: Frostie

My favorite was Frostie. It had a unique flavor, and it wasn’t overpowering; it was just sweet enough. The one that tasted the most interesting was the Hippo Size. I put it in my mouth and thought, “This tastes like cherry chapstick, which is not normal for root beer.” After trying 22 kinds of root beer, it might be two to eight business years before I drink it again.

HAILEY MINTON (29)

Favorite: Rocket Fizz

I found myself noticing the ones where sweetness was the shining factor. There were others where the flavor of the spices was the shining factor. Rocket Fizz was my number one. It had a bold spice flavor that was stronger than the sweetness of it. I would also go back to Capt’n Eli’s if given the chance. It would be a fun group date to get one different kind of root beer for each person, and taste test each of them.

Our person-to-root beer ratio was pretty off, so we were all pretty sugared out by the end of the tasting.

RYAN SPELTS (46)

Favorite: Labrador I like full-flavored, dark root beers. I also enjoy sarsaparilla, ginger, licorice, and many of the unique ingredients often used to make root beer, so it’s no wonder that I enjoyed most of the drinks. Some had funky flavors or aftertastes that I didn’t really enjoy as much, but I could honestly drink most of them. I was also one of the only tasters who wasn’t totally overwhelmed by root beer. I could have kept going, and I did keep drinking many of them after the test was done. My overall favorite was Labrador, but there were many flavors that were close in the running, like Capt’n Eli’s, Ozark Mountain, Rocket Fizz, and Henry Weinhard’s. If I were you, I’d try them all.

Freddie’s: Voted Favorite Label & Favorite Bottle Cap

tHE RATINGS (best to worst)tHE RATINGS (best to worst)

ROOT BEER BRAND AVERAGE RATING 1 - 10

Frostie 7.6

TASTING NOTES

This earned top score and most listed as the favorite among testers. This one tastes like a root beer float right out of the bottle because of the strong vanilla flavor. As Lucy mentioned, it wouldn’t be good for a root beer float because it would be overpowering.

Labrador 7.31 The label lists butterscotch as an ingredient, which made this one my favorite.

A&W 6.65

This is the age-old classic. I will always have fond memories of those frosty mugs at A&W. You can still get them if the restaurant has some; you have to eat inside and just ask. I promise it makes a difference!

Frostop 6.26 This is a classic brand with 350 restaurants worldwide.

Fiz 6.03

Here is a light brew that received lots of middle-range scores. No one put this as their favorite, though.

Freddie’s 5.72 It advertises Birch as an ingredient, and I can taste it. This has a good overall flavor.

Barq’s 5.72

This is my least favorite commercial brand. It is very basic and sweet with a chemical aftertaste that I simply don’t enjoy. I am disappointed if I see Barq’s on a soda fountain; however, some marked this very high.

Brigham’s Brew 5.64 This is a local brew with traditional flavors too plain for some testers; it was a favorite of others.

Steelhead 5.53 This does not taste like fish, although it is sweetened with honey, and I could taste that coming through.

Hippo Size 5.45 This has a unique flavor outside of the normal root beer flavor profile.

Root Beer FEATURE

Rocket Fizz 5.4 This has a strong cloves flavor. I recommend this one

Dang! 5.3 This has an average root beer flavor.

Henry Weinhard’s 5.18 This is the one that Lance started it all with. I like it, though it does have a stronger yeast flavor, and it was too sweet for several testers.

Margo’s Bark 5.08 Here is a popular choice for those who like dark brews.

Fireman’s Brew 4.67 This brew was neither loved nor hated.

Capt’n Eli’s 4.4 This brand received some of the highest and lowest marks.

Ozark Mountain 4.4 Again, this drink had some of the highest and lowest marks. It is a dark brew that was full of flavor.

Dad’s 3.97 This has a basic root beer flavor and is on the sweet, light side of brews.

Death Valley 3.87 This had sharp licorice flavor. Some like it, some don’t. I personally love black licorice.

SodaBeers (Utah)

3.68 This is a very mild flavor and, as Hailey put it, not memorable.

Utah Craft Taproot 2.37

Bundaberg 1.74

This has strong flavors but isn’t as sweet. I think that made it score poorly in the taste test. I tried it again after a break and enjoyed the unique flavor much more than during the taste test.

This had strong, unique flavors that most of us didn’t like. It is from Australia, and maybe they just like it different Down Under. This had one of the coolest bottles and bottle caps, though.

Note: There are a few root beer brands that you might be familiar with, like IBC, that are not included because they were not readily available, so we did our best with what we had. Keep in mind, there were no professional tasters among us. I have to admit, some of the scores surprised me. Some flavors were very polarizing, with some loving them and others hating them.

The A&W Barrel Café

By Cindy Jones

In the 1920s, as automobile ownership had become the norm across the United States, the nation’s first fast-food restaurants popped up in just about every state. At drive-ins, customers would park their cars and be waited on by carhops, who would take the order, report back to the kitchen, and bring burgers, fries, shakes, and sodas out to customers waiting in their automobiles. Quick and delicious greasy food on the go! It was all-American love at first sight.

The A&W Barrel Café was a fast-food icon right here in Clearfield, Utah. The unique restaurant offered a walk up counter for burgers, fries, and A&W root beer on tap, all housed inside a giant root beer barrel!

Ianthus H. Sr. and Alice Willey Barlow built the giant barrel on the site of the old Clark’s Blacksmith shop in 1927 in Clearfield, where Main and State Streets split: at approximately 50 South Main. Later, the Session family leased the restaurant, and the café became a favorite hangout for local teens. The Sessions operated the café from 1934 until 1941.

Burt and Donna Harmer and their business partner, Fay Atkinson, took the restaurant over in 1952 and owned the business for just over a year. The café closed its doors sometime in the late 1950s, but the Barrel Café was such a unique place to meet friends and grab a delicious treat, it was the talk of the town for years.

Beauty and Fitness

Creative Outlets

30. Fabric Store

31. Craft Store

32. Print Shop

Art Gallery/Shop

Custom Framing

Photographer

Photography Store

Food and Drinks

Donut

Coffee Shop

Steakhouse

40. Mexican Food 41. Pizza 42. Hamburger/Cheeseburger

Fries

Taco

BBQ

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Dessert

Appetizer

51. Brewery or Distillery

Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt

Chicken

Asian/Sushi

55. Salad

Italian

Soda Pop Shop

58. Smoothie

Food Truck 60. Buffet

Favorite Food Catagory

Health

Pharmacy

OB/GYN

Dentist

Orthodontist

Hospital

Pediatrician

Holistic Health Provider

Health Store

Physical Therapy

71. Mental Health Therapy

Chiropractic

73. Pain Management

Hearing Improvement

Dermatologist

Optometrist

Hobbies and Leisure

77. Camera Store 78. Golf Course

79. Running Shoe Store 80. Hot Tub/Jacuzzi Store

81. Dance Studio

82. Sports/Hunting/Fishing Store

83. Martial Arts Studio

Bike Shop

Ski Resort

Home and Garden 86. Appliance Store

Furniture Store

Roofer

Garden/Nursery Center

HVAC

103.

104.

105.

Job and

108.

109.

110.

111.

112.

113.

Elementary

Jr High

121. Floral/Flower Shop

122. Jewelry Store

123. Online Shopping from a local store

Western Lifestyle

124. Feed Store

125. Tack Store

126. Western Clothing

127. Fencing Company

Pets and

114.

115.

116.

Shopping

117.

118. Grocery

119. Mattress Store

120. Boutique

128. Livestock Equipment

129. UTV/ATV Dealer

130. Trailer Dealer

131. Implement Dealer

132. Leather Shop

Other 133. Favorite New business (Opened in the Last Year)

134. Mortuary

The Mystery of the Salty Island Ghost

BY CINDY A. JONES

What better month than October to tell a strange and sordid tale from Utah’s history? This tale stems from the legend that the ghost of Jean Baptiste is said to walk the shores of Fremont Island. Hang on to your seats; this one gets a little wacky!

When Moroni Clawson was shot and killed in 1862 in his attempt to escape from prison, no relatives came forward to claim his body or make funeral arrangements. The chief of police at the time paid for Clawson’s burial in the Salt Lake City cemetery, even purchasing burial clothes for the unfortunate criminal.

A few weeks later, news of Clawson’s death reached relatives. They requested that his body be exhumed to be buried on family grounds. When the grave was unearthed and the coffin opened, Clawson’s body was found to be completely naked.

Baffled police began an investigation, which quickly led to one Jean Baptiste – the sole grave digger for the Salt Lake City Cemetery.

Sure enough, inside Baptiste’s home, police found several boxes of burial clothes, along with shoes, watches, and jewelry. Among them was the suit that the chief of police had purchased

for Moroni Clawson. Eventually, police determined that Jean Baptiste had pillaged over 300 graves. He was arrested and jailed.

Given Victorian-era superstitions around death and dying, it’s no surprise that, when news about Baptiste’s thievery spread across the city, residents were outraged. A mob of hundreds gathered at the jail, threatening to assassinate Baptiste. In attempt to soothe emotions, police displayed the clothing and other items at the Salt Lake City courthouse for relatives to claim on behalf of their deceased relatives. Later, all the unclaimed belongings were collected and buried in a single grave in the cemetery.

Even after Brigham Young himself assured worried families that their departed relatives—deprived of their clothing post-mortem—would indeed still arrive in the afterlife fully clothed, none of the attempts to calm the angry citizens would suffice. Baptiste was even being threatened in his own cell by fellow inmates.

Brigham Young decided the best course of action would be to send Baptiste to live out his days in solitude on Antelope Island, so officers snuck Baptiste away in a wagon to the island in the middle of the night. Since the waters around the island were shallow that year, he was soon moved again to the more remote Fremont Island.

Fremont Island sits between Promontory point and Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake. The island in the late 1800s was much like it is today: remote and desolate. The Miller family raised cattle on the island and had built a small, unoccupied cabin, where they agreed to let Baptiste live out his days.

A few weeks after Baptiste had been transported to Fremont Island, the Miller family came to check on their herd. They discovered that a heifer had

been killed and part of its hide removed. Several beams of wood had been removed from the cabin. Baptiste was nowhere to be found.

The mystery of Jean Baptiste’s disappearance was never officially solved, and the consensus at the time was that Baptiste fashioned a raft and floated away to freedom. Rumors of Jean Baptiste’s ghost roaming the island have floated in and out of local lore for the past 100 years.

What’s your theory?

Who wants to go exploring a remote island in the cloudy waters of the Great Salt Lake?

Are You Superstitious?

Here are just a few VictorianEra superstitions about death

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All clocks in the home of the departed were to be stopped after death until the body was buried, to prevent anyone else in the home from dying.

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Women often sewed their own burial dresses called shrouds. These items were often part of the wedding trousseaux, believed to be a custom due to the high rate of death during childbirth.

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Rain falling on a funeral procession meant the departed would go to heaven.

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The sudden, unexplained scent of roses indicated a death would happen soon.

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If it rained in an open grave, someone in the family would pass within the next year.

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To lock the door of one’s home after a funeral procession was considered bad luck.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

What bizarre and sinister stories have you heard?

Please submit your story to cindy@connectionpub.com or at www.connectionpub.com

Make Your Own

Ginger Beer

BY HAILEY MINTON

Peel the ginger and grate the root with a microplane. Try to save all the juice that comes out as you grate it. Use a funnel and a strainer to get all the ginger and ginger juice into the bottle while keeping the big fiber chunks out. Mix the sugar, lemon juice, and yeast in the bottle. Fill the bottle with water but leave about 2 inches of open space at the top. Shake the bottle to dissolve the yeast and sugar. Let the bottle sit at room temperature for 24-36 hours, then chill in the fridge. The bottle will be very pressurized by the end. You can either open it very slowly at the end or occasionally release pressure throughout the fermentation process.

¼ lb. ginger root

1 cup sugar

1 ½ Tbsp. lemon juice

¼ tsp. active dry yeast

1 empty and clean 2-liter bottle (or any similar bottle)

ROOT Beer

BY CAROLE LINFORD

Add all ingredients to 1 gallon of warm water. Let sit overnight. The next morning, chill in refrigerator, then serve.

2 cups sugar

4 Tbsp. root beer extract

1 tsp. of dissolved yeast

Ginger Beer vs. Ginger Ale

Ginger beer tends to be spicier with a more robust flavor than ginger ale. Ginger ale is a ginger-flavored soft drink, whereas ginger beer has a stronger ginger flavor, by far. According to Bundaburg’s website, “True ginger beer is brewed… Brewing is what gives a great ginger beer that zingy, ‘smack in the face’ kind of flavor, in comparison to its somewhat tame friend, ginger ale.”

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Make Your Own

Mini Meatball Monster

SLID

BY CINDY JONES

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large baking dish or aluminum sheet with cooking oil.

2. Gently roll meat mixture into small 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet, leaving room between each meatball. Place in pre-heated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.

3. Gently loosen meatballs from dish with a spatula and kitchen tongs, turn over, and cook for another 10-12 minutes.

4. While meatballs are cooking, heat Italian diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning in a small pan on low heat, stirring occasionally.

5. When meatballs are cooked through, remove from oven. Add 2-4 meatballs (depending on size) to the slider buns and top with a tablespoon or so of the sauce. Lay strips of cut Havarti cheese across so that the pointed section hangs over the front and add the top bun. Slide toothpicks through the center of sliced black or green olives and insert them into the bun, adjusting the “monster’s” eyes.

Serve with fresh veggies or chips and dip. Enjoy!

MEATBALLS

2 lbs. ground turkey breast or ground beef

¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated

¼ cup Italian bread crumbs

½ tsp. oregano

1 tsp. basil

1 tsp. parsley

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp. onion powder

¼ tsp. black pepper

¼ tsp. salt

SAUCE

1 can Italian-style diced tomatoes

1 can tomato sauce

1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning

SANDWICHES

Slider buns or small dinner rolls

Havarti cheese slices, cut into long triangles

Black or green olives, sliced Toothpicks

NOT BACKED BY GOLD...

GOLD!

BY RYAN SPELTS

What would happen if our financial system crashed? I hope it never does, but I also want to be prepared if it does. Even if the system didn’t fail but the dollar was diminished in value due to inflation like we are seeing now, it would be problematic. Our dollar lost its gold backing in 1971, so the only real value in the dollar is the faith we have in it as a society. So, how do we prepare for these possibilities? With gold!

The main problem with buying gold is that gold is such a valuable asset that it would be hard to buy your day-to-day needs with, even with gold coins. The average Gold American Eagle coin is 1 oz. with a value today of about $1900. It would be hard to buy milk and eggs with that. I had a friend who would buy silver coins because they are so much more spendable in the long run. They are still worth $35.

An innovative company in Alpine, Utah, has been working hard to develop a secondary currency that is not backed by gold, but it actually is gold. Meet Goldbacks. Goldbacks are the first physical, fully-interchangeable,

gold money of the new millennium. Designed for small transactions, Goldbacks accommodate payments wherever recognized as an authorized medium of exchange or barter exchanges anywhere else worldwide.

♦ They are available in five convenient, interchangeable denominations: the 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50. One Goldback equals a thousandth of a troy ounce of fine gold.

♦ Through the process of vacuum deposition within a proprietary polymer coating, the Goldback, itself, consists of 24-karat gold (no third party vaulting required).

♦ Tougher than most currencies, Goldbacks survive circulation well, especially when handled with some degree of care.

♦ Goldbacks appreciate in value at the same rate as gold, so holding them presents no significant downside compared to other gold products.

♦ Each Goldback bears a unique serial number, coupled with six other anticounterfeiting security features.

♦ Like cash, Goldbacks can be easily spent at small businesses and for private transactions. On fast track to ubiquity, during its first year of circulation, the Goldback is estimated to have found its way into the hands of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.

So, whether you are interested in buying gold in case the worst should happen or just want to have gold in reserve that is spendable, Goldbacks are an amazing currency that can be used today and in the future. It is actual gold. Each Goldback denomination has a unique artists rendering tied into the state of origin, in our case, Utah. They are beautiful and unique.

For a chance to hold and see some Goldbacks yourself, call Chris Turpin at 801-648-4380, visit gunsammopreparedness. com, or stop by his shop located inside the Weber County Sports Shooting Complex.

The Goldback® is the world’s first physical, interchangeable, gold money, that is designed to accommodate even small transactions.

SIXTH ANNUAL

When we started publishing magazines six years ago, we really wanted to create connection in our community. One of the ideas we had was to allow photographers and artists to display their work to the community through the publications. We had no idea that we would eventually hold a contest like this year, which had over 14,000 visitors. The contests include an online voting forum for popular choice and a publisher’s choice winner, picked by me. To this day, it is one of my responsibilities that I both look forward to and dread. It is so hard to pick a winner. I am astounded at the skill of the many local artists. I encourage you to visit the online gallery if you haven’t already. There was no way to feature all of the amazing art.

Popular Vote

Honorable Mentions

Publisher's Choice

Thank you to all the artists for trusting us once again with your incredible creations! You may visit the gallery at connectionpub.com/art-contest

Emily Davis Self Portrait

Madison O’Bagy Unbound

Leah Palmer Hidden Beach

Lynda Aird

Donna’s Journey

Gillian Steenblik Stillness

Corn Mazes Haunted Houses

From pumpkin patches to mazes to zombie paintball, there are plenty of seasonal festivities to enjoy in and around Syracuse.

Halloween comes around but once a year, so if you’re in the area this fall, don’t miss out on this year’s chills and thrills.

Haunted Hollow 1550 S 1900 W • West Haven • (801) 888-0281

You’re stuck in 13 acres of the most menacing, ghastly, haunted forest in Utah. There, you will find the Haunted Hollow. Hiding behind every tree and lurking around every corner are the demons, ghosts, and ghouls that only existed in your worst nightmares – until now. Every step counts, because you don’t know if it will be your last. Don’t forget about the Zombie Paintball. Take Exit 344 in Ogden, head west to 1900 West, turn south on 1900 West, and cross the Weber River.

Nightmare Acres at Black Island Farms Syracuse • (801) 825-6236

Black Island Farms will be returning this year with Nightmare Acres at an all-new location. Join them at 2075 South 4000 West in Syracuse. In October, the farm runs hayrides, a corn maze, and animals for lots of good family farm fun. At night, it turns scary with Nightmare Acres. Enjoy the hayride and scary corn maze.

Happy Pumpkin Corn Maze 3642 W 2900 S • West Haven • (385) 244-0114

Among its many attractions are a giant corn maze and an amazing pumpkin patch. There’s also the Field of Fear and courtyard food, a Teetering Totter of Terror, giant slides, a swing set, food, music, and more! Let’s not forget the pumpkins of all varieties, sizes, and colors available to purchase for your fall activities and decoration. There’s also face painting and tractor-pulled hayrides. Get lost in the towering corn. But remember, the monster comes out to play Friday and Saturday nights until 11 p.m. Open September 16th - October 29th.

Warehouse 22’s Trunk or Treat 1068 W 350 S • Syracuse • (801) 382-7587

Warehouse 22 is one of Northern Utah’s premier event spaces. Inside of Warehouse 22, there will be live performances, games, music, and more! Experience Trunk or Treat, photo opportunities, games, giveaways, and costume contests for the kids and the grown-ups. You can come and set up your car any time prior to the event. This is an inside registration event. October 26th, 5 - 8:30 p.m.