Calendar 10-14-25

Lakeside Senior Living-Halloween
You won’t be in Kansas anymore when you twist your way to Lakeside Senior Living (390 Dr. Smith Lane, McKenzie) for A Wizard of Oz Halloween Experience. Walk the Yellow Brick Road and be greeted by Glinda the Good Witch along with the Wicked Witches of the East and West. Walk through the gates of the Emerald City where Lakeside Dorothys will be ready to fill your baskets with sweet treats and goodies. As you continue through your journey stop by our Emerald City Rainbow backdrop and snap a photo with the Tin Man, Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion. Remember, “There’s No Place Like Home” and we welcome you to ours on October 31 from 5:30-8 p.m.

McKenzie Christmas Open Houses
The McKenzie businesses’ Christmas Open House is November 15 and 16.

Trunk or Treat at Cherrywood Post Acute
Cherrywood Post Acute, 175 Hospital Drive, McKenzie, hosts a Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 30 from 4-6 p.m. in the front parking lot. Wear your costumes, have fun and sweet treats will be provided.

Boo Bash in Downtown McKenzie
Bethel University and the City of McKenzie are sponsoring the annual Boo Bash in downtown McKenzie on October 23. The annual event attracts hundreds of kids to enjoy trunk-or-treat, cake walks, costume contests, bouncy houses, and a haunted train ride.

Grace Baptist Church 75th Anniversary
Please come and help us celebrate our 75th Anniversary on Sunday, October 26, 10 a.m.-Noon at Grace Baptist Church 747 W. Magnolia Ave., McKenzie. Dinner on the ground will follow the service.

Greenfield Front Street Festival Singing
Greenfield Front Street Festival Community Gospel Singing presents Under Grace at First Baptist Church, 3127 N. Meridian St., Greenfield, on Thursday, October 23 at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Spookfest in Huntingdon
The Town of Huntingdon, along with the Carroll County Prevention Coalition, the Carl Perkins Center and NTCO, hosts Spookfest at Kelley Sports Complex on Tuesday, October 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with trunk-or-treat, free food, games and vendors. At 7:30 p.m., the movie Hocus Pocus will be shown on the field. Please bring your own chair or blanket.

Mistletoe Christmas is December 4
Carroll Arts, Inc. presents “A Mistletoe Christmas” show at the Park Theatre on Thursday, December 4. An exciting lineup of performers to be announced soon! For more information, please email carrollartsinc@gmail.com.

Christmas With (Bethel) Renaissance
The annual musical and theatrical production with Bethel University’s Renaissance is Friday, December 5, 7 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2 p.m.; Saturday, December 6, 7 p.m.; and Sunday, December 7, 2 p.m. For tickets, visit bethelrenaissance.com.

McKenzie Elementary Fall Festival
The annual MES Fall Festival is Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the school on 165 Brooks Avenue, McKenzie. The event features children’s costume contests, a silent auction and cake walk, games, food and more. For questions, call 731-352-5272.

Upcoming Events
The following list of events was provided by Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Specific information about events may be available at a later date.
October 13-17 — Local Schools Fall Break;
October 27 — County Chamber Banquet;
November 7-8 — Carroll County Christmas Market;
November 24 — Ducks Unlimited Banquet;
December 19 — Last day of fall semester.

The Breakfast Club at Hometown Health Clinic
Everyone is invited to The Breakfast Club every Monday from 9-10:30 a.m. for coffee, snacks, mingling and a light activity. Take the chance to connect and socialize before getting interactive with games, light exercise and fun! Bring a friend and come make new ones at Hometown Health Clinic — Pediatrics/Specialty Entrance. We can’t wait to see you there!

McKenzie Senior Center Events
Exercise class on weekdays at 9 a.m.
Billiards every day, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Canasta every Monday and Friday afternoon 12:30 p.m.
Line Dance class every Monday and the first and third Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Every Tuesday — Jam session with Steve Morris, 6 p.m. Open to the public.
Dominoes every Wednesday and Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
Game Day every Sunday at 3 p.m.

Carroll Humane Society Events
Cat Vouchers
Cat spay/neuter vouchers are always available for $60. To purchase by phone for use at Paris Vet Clinic, call 731-514-0878 and leave a message. These are available to anyone regardless of residency. We now offer cat vouchers to Carroll County residents for use at the Huntingdon Animal Clinic for $60. These must be purchased in person at the shelter with cash or card and proof of residency required. However, Carroll Co. residents can still use Paris Vet Clinic if preferred.
Dog Vouchers
Dog spay/neuter vouchers are still available for $60 and must be purchased in person at the shelter using cash or card. We have lots of neuters available so those are available regardless of residency. Spay vouchers are currently for Carroll Co. residents only and appointments are backed up into November. Must be purchased at the shelter during business hours Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Appointments will be made at the time of purchase. The participating vet clinic is Huntingdon Animal Clinic. We do recommend that you have your pet vaccinated due to exposure to other animals. Puppies must be a minimum of four months of age (older if small breed) at the time of surgery.

Carroll Democratic Party Meets
The Carroll County Democratic Party meets the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at 12740 Lexington Street, Huntingdon.

Carroll Republican Party Meets
Carroll County Republican Party meets monthly each fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. in the Public Safety Building in Huntingdon.

Carroll Commission Meets Monthly
Carroll County Commission meets the second Monday of each month, 7 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Carroll County Office Complex, High Street, Huntingdon. No meetings in February and July.

Adult Education Classes
Huntingdon Location — Adult Education Building, 14155 Paris Street. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Classes are offered for one-on-one instruction on Mondays, 1-4 p.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-NOON. For more information, phone 731-364-5481.