Trick or Treat For United Way

Children of all ages can trick or treat at the "Halloween Celebration 2011"
from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Southgate Mall in Liberal.
Sponsored by the Mexican-American Ministries Liberal Care Center, the event
will also be a fund raiser for the Seward County United Way. Admission will
be $1 per person at the door for United Way.

"We had more than 600 people at last year’s event," said Dora Ponce of
Mexican American Ministries Liberal Care Center. "We had a very safe and fun
event for the children and we raised more than $600 for United Way.
We’re a United Way agency and we just wanted to give back for all their
support."

Ponce said that there is still booth space available. The space is free but
organizations and businesses need to plan to bring their own tables and
chairs. "We’re anticipating that it will be an even bigger event this year
so we are advising people to plan for 1,000 this year. We ask that each
booth provide a treat or an activity for the children." There will be a
prize for the best decorated booth.

Those interested in having a booth can register at the Liberal Care Center,
620-624-6865, or email [email protected], or the Seward County United Way,
620-624-5400, or email [email protected].

The Southgate Mall is donating the space for the event and Burtzloff said,
"We are deeply grateful for the support of the Southgate Mall and the Best
Market. They have really shown themselves to be great community supporters."