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Spooky Skate family event is Saturday at Orchard Valley
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Manteca Recreation & Community Services, in partnership with the Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley, is staging the Halloween-themed Spooky Skate this Saturday, Oct. 18.

 The family friendly event starts at 6 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot at the corner of Union Road and Atherton Drive. There will be a costume contest, food trucks, vendors, music and entertainment

You are encouraged to bring your skates, skateboards, and scooters..

Other upcoming events in Manteca include:

*Music on Maple tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. in the 100 block of Maple Avenue in downtown Manteca. The theme of the year’s last Music on Maple is in recognition of Diwali, the celebrating of the rhythm of light. There will be live music, food trucks, vendors, a beer and wine garden, games, and more.

*Manteca Assisted Living is conducting a Halloween theme trivia game in Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., at 1130 Empire Ave. It will feature three rounds of five questions each along with raffles, small prizes, drinks and appetizers. RSVP by calling (209) 239-4531.

*Manteca Assisted Living is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1130 Empire Avenue off of Louise Avenue and east of Cottage Avenue.

*The free community trunk or treat takes place on Maple Avenue and Yosemite Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 25. From 10 a.m. to noon in conjunction with downtown businesses. There will be food trucks, vendors, a car show, disc jockey, mini pumpkin decorating, character meet and greets and, of course, trunk or treating

*The Monster March on Thursday, Oct. 30, takes place from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Civic Center complex, 1001 W. Center Street in the recreation department’s courtyard. It is being staged as a safe trick or treating event.

 *The citywide Halloween decorating contest for the outside of homes within Manteca’s city limits. The categories include scariest, most creative, best haunted house, classic Halloween, and judge’s choice. There is no charge to enter the contest. You must enter, though, by Oct. 22 online. For more information, call 209-456-8600 or email receration@manteca.gov.

 

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