SPECIAL EVENTS
FISHING DERBY Join us for the 26th Annual McMurray Rotary and Peters Township Fishing Derby at Peters Lake Park. All kids grades Kindergarten through 5th grade are eligible to participate. Awards will be given for the FIRST, LARGEST, SMALLEST, and MOST fish caught! Don’ t miss the chance to win great prizes! Smaller prizes are awarded just for participating. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Day: Saturday, August 16 Time: 10 a. m. to Noon Fee: $ 5 Resident / $ 10 Non-Resident Location: Peters Lake Park Registration Deadline: Friday, August 15 @ Noon
FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL Save the date for our 3rd Annual Food Truck Festival in Peters Township at Rolling Hills Park! Enjoy yard games, bounce house, music, face painter and Food Trucks! Day: Saturday, September 13 Time: 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. Location: Rolling Hills Park
HAUNTED TRAIL: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you like scaring people, storytelling or need service hours, we would love to talk to you! This is a great opportunity for families, groups and individuals to get involved with one of our biggest events of the year. We are looking for storytellers( high school- adult) to narrate the story line and lead groups through our Haunted Trail, as well as scene actors( ages 13 years & up) to act out a scene along the trail. Meetings will be starting soon, so don’ t miss out! Call or email Kmartin @ peterstownship. com for details and to sign up!
Meeting Dates / Times: Monday, August 11,( planning) @ 6 p. m. Monday, September 8 @ 6 p. m. Monday, September 15( meeting time TBA) Monday, September 22 @ 6 p. m. Monday, September 29( walk through) @ 6 p. m. Haunted Trail Event: Friday, October 3: 7:30 to 10 p. m. Saturday, October 4: 5:30 to 10 p. m.
HAUNTED TRAIL XXV Are you brave or even lucky enough to make it through the 25th Annual Haunted Trail?? No matter how brave you are, we ask that you wear proper footwear( no flip flops or slide on sandals). It will be hard to escape the terror if you don’ t! Not recommended for young children or strollers Days: Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4 Time: 7:30 to 10 p. m. Fee: $ 5 per person Location: Peterswood Park( Next to the Community Recreation Center)
HAUNTED TRAIL FOR KIDS( AGES 8 AND UNDER) We welcome brave little ghouls and goblins to arrive early and take a walk on our kid-friendly haunted trail. Prior to our big event this evening, kids and parents( a must) are invited to walk the trail, meet our spooky actors, and check out our scenes! The trail may be muddy; please wear appropriate footwear. Strollers are not recommended. Pre-registration is required; spaces are limited. Day: Saturday, October 4 Times: 5:30, 5:45, 6 and 6:15 p. m. Fee: $ 5 per person register online or at the Recreation Center( No refunds for this event) Registration Deadline: Monday, September 29
TRUNK OR TREAT Come dressed in costume and trick or treat in Rolling Hills Park from trunk to trunk. Online preregistration is required and space is limited. Day: Saturday, October 18 Times: 1, 1:30, 2 and 2:30 p. m. Fee: Free Location: Rolling Hills Park Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 15 or until full
Attention Local Businesses! We are looking for businesses and organizations to set up along the parking lot and pass out treats. Decorate your trunk or table! This is a great opportunity to reach out to the families in our community. We are asking for a $ 10 deposit to participate. Please contact Maura George at( 724) 942-5000 or mgeorge @ peterstownship. com for more information or to sign up. Registration Deadline for Businesses: Thursday, October 16 eters Township
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