In 2021, local businesses and individuals joined the Optimist Club of Cornwall in Lamoureux Park on Halloween for the second annual Trunk or Treat event, providing treats to over 800 children despite the drizzle. This year, they are once again inviting community partners to load up the backs of their vehicles with goodies for trick or treaters.
“The one thing we kept hearing is that the homes with lights on for treats are getting farther apart and therefore children must travel outside of their neighbourhood or talk a long distance to collect treats,” said Optimist Club’s Terry Muir, “2020 and 2021 showed that with community partners such as you we can work together, and we can provide a safe alternative.”
The walkthrough event will take place on Monday, October 31 and will allow local businesses to be seen by many as they give out candy to the children in our community.
“Basically, it’s designed for businesses that are unable to give out candy for a variety of reasons, either because they’re closed or out of the way,” Muir explained, “We love the event and the businesses that come out are ecstatic too, because all the kids come out dressed up in their costumes and you get to see so many smiles.”
The Optimist Club encourages local businesses, community organizations, and interested individuals to decorate their vehicle or tent for the event. Businesses can also set up a scary or non-scary area of the park to show how the Cornwall Business Community does Halloween.
If you are interested in being involved, please contact the Optimist Club at info@optimistclubofcornwall.org or online at optimistclubofcornwall.org or at 613-362-3101.
