...All children up through grade 8 who are residents of East Haddam and Moodus are invited to attend the 18th Annual Project Safe Halloween Party on Thursday, October 31 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Elementary School gymnasium.
Come take a hayride and trick or treat for lots of goodies!
This event, offered as a safe, fun alternative to traditional trick or treating, is sponsored by the East Haddam Police Department.
Come take a hayride and trick or treat for lots of goodies!
This event, offered as a safe, fun alternative to traditional trick or treating, is sponsored by the East Haddam Police Department.
Civic groups are encouraged to join us by sponsoring a table. Please contact Beth Schondorf at 860-873-9772 to register. You must register prior to the event even if you have participated in the past.
This event is totally funded by donations from the community. Monetary donations are needed and can be sent to Project Safe Halloween, P.O. Box K, East Haddam, CT 06423. Donations of candy cannot be accepted.
For more information or to help out at this very popular event, call Maryjane Malavasi at 860-759-5716.
*Here's a link for a look back at some photos and a story from last year's Project Safe Halloween:
...Here are some general Halloween Safety Tips from the National Safety Council:
Safety Tips for Motorists:
Safety Tips for Motorists:
All motorists need to be especially alert and cautious when driving on Halloween because of the high number of pedestrians walking the streets.
* Watch for children darting out from between parked cars.
* Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs.
* Enter and exit driveways carefully.
* At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing.
* Never use your cell phone while driving
* Discourage teens from driving on Halloween. There are too many hazards and
distractions for inexperienced drivers.
Trick-or-Treating
* Instruct your children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and avoid trick-or-treating alone.
* Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home.
* Agree on a specific time for your children to come home.
* Give your children flashlights with fresh batteries to help them see and for others to
see them.
* Make sure your child or a responsible adult with them carries a cell phone for quick
communication.
* Review all appropriate pedestrian and traffic safety rules with your children.
* Look both ways before crossing the street and use established crosswalks
whenever possible.
* Walk, do not run from house to house.
* Do not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects or the uneven terrain can
present tripping hazards and never walk near lit candles or luminaries.
* Walk on sidewalks, not in the street. If there are no sidewalks, walk on the far edge
of the road facing traffic.
....Children will be anxious to stuff themselves with treats, but parents need to take these necessary precautions first:
* Insist that treats be brought home for inspection before anything is eaten, then
examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before your children eat them.
* Give children an early meal before going out to prevent them from filling up on
Halloween treats or eating anything before you can inspect it.
* Only let your children eat factory-wrapped treats. Avoid homemade treats unless you
know the cook well.
* When in doubt, throw it out.
...And remember, "Buckle-Up" it's the Law.....DON'T drink and drive and NEVER use a cell phone or text while driving. ...Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!
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