Friday, October 26, 2012
The CDC offers some important reminders for a safe trick-or-treating evening.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
October brings great fall weather and ends with one of America's favorite holidays - Halloween. In Peachtree Corners the streets are filled with happy children going from house to house collecting candy. It's a night of fun for kids (and adults too) who have a chance to enter the land of make believe by transforming into a scary creature or becoming a superhero or princess for one night - but it's also a night to remember to take a few precautions before heading out for a night of trick-or-treating. The Centers for Disease Control has some helpful tips for everyone to ensure a safe and fun evening. The safety tips spell out SAFE HALLOWEEN. Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible. Avoid trick-or…
Friday, November 4, 2011
The winner hails from New Jersey.
We want to see Barrow Patch's awesome costumes. Upload photos of your own child dressed for Halloween by clicking on the camera icon below this article.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Nancy Wilkinson is famous around Decatur for holiday decorations at her house.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
You can't miss Nancy Wilkinson's house in Decatur. It's one on Adair Street with a front yard full of plastic skeletons and a hulking pirate ship. Wilkinson loves decorating for all the holidays and her efforts have not gone unnoticed. The IT specialist at Coca-Cola won the first prize in the Spooky Patch Halloween Photo Contest for the photo she submitted of "Poker Pirates." Readers submitted 140 photos that Patch editors narrowed down to five finalists. Readers cast 251 votes, with 98 votes going for Wilkinson’s “Poker Pirates.” For her efforts, Wilkinson won everlasting glory on the internet and a $200 gift card from Patch, though she doesn't care about the fame or the money. She decorates because it's fun and satisfies an artistic …
Monday, October 31, 2011
Princesses, smurfs, bumble bees, pirates, mobsters, cowboys and others enjoy trick-or-treating on Main Street.
The streets of downtown Watkinsville were bustling with hundreds of children in costume for the 16th annual Trick-Or-Treat on the Street, sponsored by the Watikinsville Trade and Tourism Department. Did your family attend? Upload your photos! What was the most unique costume?
Have a spooktacular Halloween!
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Monday, October 31, 2011
Weather: A frost advisory is in effect for Oconee and surrounding counties until 9 a.m. Beautiful weather is expected for trick-or-treating. The National Weather Service predicts sunshine and highs in the mid 60s. Top things to know about:
Friday, October 28, 2011
If you missed the deadline to enter photos of your Halloween decorations, don't fret. You can still enter the Patch’s Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge with Heidi Klum!
UPDATE- Gremlins stole our brains! And maybe we had a little too much witches' brew while trying to sort through so many great contest entries. But we goofed and included a few non-eligible photos in the finalists that we shared with you earlier. We promise to make it up to our spooky shutterbug friends, but we have to make things right and follow the contest rules. You'll see some new photos in the mix and we've hit the reset button on the voting. (Hey, this is still a lot less embarrassing than that hanging chad business from a few years ago.) Dear readers, ghouls and goblins, We are happy to report that we got 140 wonderful, spooky, creepy fun photos from you, the Halloween loving public! A team of editors burned the midnight oil to …
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Get your fill of fun over this long Halloween weekend, right here in Oconee County.
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Alice in Wonderland Haunted House Where and When: Oconee County Library What: A free haunted house run by teens open to all. Kids under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: Free Watkinsville Ghost Walk Where and When: Eagle Tavern. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 28-29. Kid-friendly tour at 7 p.m., Adults (12+) 8 p.m. What: Come out for an evening ghost walk through the shadows of Watkinsville and hear tales of hauntings, local legends and Watkinsville history. Discover why the Eagle Tavern is considered one of the most haunted sites in Georgia. Cost: Prices range from $7- $12 per person. Couple and group rates are available. Festiboo Where and When: Farmington Depot Gallery. Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 from…
Great fun and easy costumes for everyone that don't look like they were thought of at the last minute.
Halloween is Monday and you still don't have a costume... What to do? While you could go to the pop-up Halloween store in the mall and rummage through whatever is left, we found some great costumes for all ages that will ensure a spooktacular Halloween. A Little Bearded Garden Gnome - Your kids may already have the clothes. You'll just need to make a simple hat and beard. Bag of Jelly Beans - You'll need a clear trash bag and set of strong lungs to make this sweet costume Catch of the Day - This is a "reel" easy costume to put together. Quarterback - This punny costume is quick and easy to make. Spaghetti and Meatballs - Use a red and white tablecloth and a pot to make this saucy costume. Lego - This costume is easy to build using a …
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Should parents trick their kids into giving up their Halloween loot?
I first heard of the Switch Witch a few years ago when a good friend of mine shared the idea with me. The story goes that if a child leaves his or her candy outside their bedroom door on Halloween night, the Switch Witch will trade the treats for a toy. Apparently my friend's kids were crazy for the idea and didn't even miss the sweet morsels that were swiped in the night once they had their hands on a shiny new toy. I have resisted inviting the Switch Witch to make a stop at my house as I've watched several of my friends adopt the new Halloween custom over the years. My resistance has been a very personal choice. When I was a child, I spent most of the year counting down to Halloween. In my mind it was the most awesome holiday ever …
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Sorry folks! The submission period is over for this contest. But if you love to dress up your child for Halloween, you should enter our Patch’s Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge with Heidi Klum!
UPDATE - The entry period for this contest has ended. Please return to Patch at noon Oct. 27 to vote for your favorite photo! Here at Patch, we love people who go all out with holiday decorations, especially when it’s a delightfully creepy holiday such as Halloween. So if you’re the sort of person who loves to decorate for fright night, we’re asking you to take part in our Spooky Patch Halloween Photo Contest. The person who submits the best ghoulish photos of Halloween decorations will get a $200 gift card. The winner will also be featured in an article on Patch and remembered forever in the Creepy People Hall of Fame. (OK, that doesn’t really exist, but the winner does get bragging rights.) Here are the basics — keep your submissions …
Kim Roberto
6:59 pm on Friday, November 4, 2011
As a native New Jerseyian, I applaud the creativity of this costume. Very Cool ! more ›