Local YMCA plans Halloween-related events

By Carol Cormaci

Oct. 19, 2016 4 PM PT

Two Halloween-related programs are being planned by YMCA of the Foothills this year, both of which have an eye toward keeping kids safe and healthy.

On Friday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA, 1930 Foothill Blvd., will hold a Halloween carnival featuring games, face painting, activities including a dance-a-thon, a family pumpkin carving contest and a costume contest. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

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In support of its Obesity Prevention Initiative, the local Y is also offering a “Candy Buyback” program. From Nov. 1 to 3, for every pound of candy donated, each participating child will receive a raffle ticket. These tickets will be entered into a drawing with the top 10 winners receiving either a new bike or scooter. All candy donations go to Operation Gratitude, a organization that supports U.S. troops abroad through care packages.

For more information about the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA or its programs, call (818) 790-0123.

Carol Cormaci, carol.cormaci@latimes.com

Twitter: @CarolCormaci

Carol Cormaci

Carol Cormaci is executive editor of Times Community News’ Daily Pilot in Orange County and pens the TimesOC newsletter. She is a native Southern Californian and a proud UCLA Bruin. She previously served as managing editor of three former Times Community News publications: the Glendale News-Press, Burbank Leader and La Cañada Valley Sun.