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Halloween happenings
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| By: Anita Zimmerman |
October 14, 2009 |
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Spirits might rise from the grave on All Hallow's Eve, but treats greet the persistent (and tricks, the unwary) who join the masquerade. Venture out to dine with ghosts, hike corpse-strewn trails and shop for seasonal treasures.
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The Chetek Alert reminds drivers and trick-or-treaters to exercise caution between 4:30-7 p.m. Oct. 31, trick-or-treating hours in the City of Chetek.
Haunted hangouts
Get your ghost on at these spooky sites:
* Betty's Café, Cameron-A deceased former employee is rumored to inhabit the back of the house and linger near the fryers.
* CTH M, Chetek-Legend has it that a phantom woman almost leans into the cars of late-night passers-by between Chetek and Lake Holcombe.
* Unexplained Conference, Eau Claire-Psychic sisters, phantom hunters and rock-n-roll ghost researchers are on the agenda at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Plaza Hotel in Eau Claire. Cost is $9, $5 for children. Call 834-3181 for information.
Crypts and cadavers
Trek through these terror-filled forests and haunted hallows:
* Haunted Warehouse, Rice Lake-Sponsored by the Barron County Cruisers, the spooks fly Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24 and Oct. 30-31 from 6-10 p.m. at 313 Knapp St. in Rice Lake. Cost is $5. Ages 10 and younger can view the lighted sights from 5-6 p.m. Saturdays. Cost is $2 per child.
* Triple HHH Equestrian Center, Hillsdale-Wander through a trail trimmed with ghouls, goblins and assorted beasts for the annual Haunted Trails event from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 23-24 and Oct. 30-31. Not for the faint of heart! Cost is $6. Admission to a children's haunted house is $3. Call 458-4107 for information.
Jack-o'-lantern fodder
Need a pumpkin? Buy one-or get one free-at these places:
* Mommsen's Produce Patch, Rice Lake-Squash, gourds and pumpkins galore dot the landscape of this activity-filled farm off CTH SS between Cameron and Rice Lake. Pumpkins are catapulted at 12, 2 and 4 p.m. Oct. 24-25.
* Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, Spooner-The Great Pumpkin Train runs the last two weekends of October and includes a train ride, kiddie carnival and free pumpkin for children. Cost is $25 for adults and $20 for kids.
* The Court Yard, Chetek-Snag pumpkins and squash from area growers outdoors and seasonal gifts indoors.
Costume competitions
Vie for prizes at these festive locations:
* Halloween party, Chetek-The annual Lions Club/Chetek Chamber of Commerce party for area youngers begins at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Chetek High School gymnasium. Competition is at 7 p.m., with games to follow at 7:30 p.m.
* Gilligans, Chetek-Costume-clad adults try for gift certificates and other prizes Oct. 31.
* Chetek Lanes Event Center & Pizzeria, Chetek-An Oct. 30 Halloween party with costume contest includes a performance by The Twerps.
Hip haunts
Dredge up deals at these hot spots:
* Pumpkin Fest, Sand Creek-The Old School Building becomes a seasonal gift shop from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, 2-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
* Mommsen's Produce Patch, Rice Lake-The Stone Barn features seasonal gifts, decorations and locally grown foods.
* Art & Craft Fair, Chetek High School Gym-Wisconsin Indian Head Country hosts the 12th annual craft fair from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24.
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©The Chetek Alert 2009
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