The Woodward News

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October 31, 2012

Halloween events

Woodward News

Woodward, Okla. — Things to do and places to go for Halloween

Woodward Main Street activities - trick or treating and free hot dogs, water and ghostly treats, 5 p.m.



Woodward First Baptist Church Kids Fest, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., 202 East Hanks Trail.



Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church, trunk or treat, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., 1620 Lincoln Ave.



Woodward Church of Christ, trunk or treating, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., 1315 Hanks Trail.



Nazarene Church trunk or treating, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., 400 Downs Ave.



Woodward First Assembly of God The Difference concert for junior high and high school students. Performances by the Pursuit and Silent Crown, plus other activities, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., 3906 Lakeview Dr.



Mooreland First Baptist Church - Bible here reenactment, 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.



Vici Chamber of Commerce activities, city hall, line up for costume contest at 5:45 p.m., judging at 6 p.m., dance for students in 5th-12th grades, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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