Friends,
It’s officially autumn. Beyond the pumpkin spice debate lies a more important topic in my house: Halloween.
My 7-year-old twins have been planning their costumes since August, so I’m very aware of how critical Oct. 31 is in their world. I’m not the only one, either. So many communities are planning trick-or-treat events, that I can’t possibly list them all. As a PTO mom, I’m helping plan a trunk-or-treat at our Eastside elementary.
Enjoy the fun of October. In addition to getting juiced up on candy, there are apple orchards to visit (try convincing your kids that you’re going doughnut picking, too, it’s fun), pumpkins to carve, chili to make and football to watch. What’s your favorite activity?
Enjoy autumn,
Rebecca
Fido Does Ferndale
Downtown Ferndale goes to the dogs on Oct. 17 when Fido Does Ferndale takes over the district with canine activities, vendors and lots of doggone good fun.
The fun event happens from 5 to 8 p.m. throughout downtown with headquarters at Schiffer Park at Planavon and West Nine Mile. The event includes a K9 Treasure Hunt featuring free goodies for your four-legged friend at more than a dozen participating businesses, a Pooch Parade, dog contests and opportunities to meet and make a new best friend via several pet rescues and adoption agencies.
Ferndale Schools Receives Equity Innovator Award
Ferndale Public Schools announced it was selected as the 2019 MAP Center Equity Innovator. The MAP Center–which stands for Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center– recognized Ferndale Schools at the 2019 Equity Leaders Institute award luncheon on the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana. As part of the award, FPS will receive a $5,000 honorarium for their luncheon presentation on the progressive equity initiatives in the district, as well as to support their future equity efforts.
Fall Festival Oct. 5
Leaves are changing, nights are cooler, and autumn is in the air, which means it’s time for Ferndale Parks & Recreation‘s annual Fall Festival.
On Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., bring the family, rain or shine, to Martin Road Park for:
Horse/pony and hay rides
Arts and crafts
Bouncy houses and inflatables (must wear socks)
Face painting
Pumpkin painting
Trick-or-treat trail
Photo station
Rock climbing tower
Live DJ and entertainment
The cost is $5 per person for an all-inclusive wristband. Children aged 2 and under are free. Food will be available for purchase.
