Let’s assure this Halloween is safe.

Check your kids’ candy before they eat it. It is possible they may receive pills laced with Fentanyl to look like candy. Rainbow Fentanyl comes in a variety of bright colors, shapes and sizes including pills, powder and blocks that resemble sidewalk chalk.

Halloween fun at MUMC

McLouth United Methodist Church (Kansas Highway 16 and Summit Street) will host its 23rd annual Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31, in the church parking lot.

Decorated automobile trunks will be the place to get your Halloween candy. This is a great opportunity for families who live in the country to participate in the festivities, as well as being a safe event for your little ghosts and goblins.

Community party also on Oct. 31

Join the fun at the Community Halloween Party from 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 31 the fire department A costume contest will start at 7 p.m.

Residents who choose not to be disturbed by trick-or-treaters often leave their porch lights turned off. As a courtesy, please respect their preference by only going to houses that are lit.

Set your clocks back

Remember to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night, October 31. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Nov. 1.

Food and fellowship at Stanwood Friends Church

The 26th annual Chili Supper and Bake Sale, sponsored by Stanwood Friends Church, will take place from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the McLouth Community Center, 213 S. Union St.. Proceeds benefit McLouth Ministers Benevolence Fund and church projects.

Pancake event in November

The annual Fall Pancake Feed will be 6:30-10 a.m. Nov. 7, at the McLouth Fire Station, 104 W. Lucy St.

The event is sponsored by Jefferson County District No. 9 Fire Department.

— Please submit McLouth Community information, announcements, and upcoming events to Beverly Muzzy: mclouthhappenings@gmail.com or (785) 865-4623.