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厙ぴ勛圖, Boiling Springs, and YMCA Team Up for Octoberfest Fun

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Campus Tradition Returns with New features, Outdoor Activities, and a Spooky Surprise for the Community

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.An annual fall tradition held on the 厙ぴ勛圖 campus for two decades returns this year with a new feature and a different location. Octoberfest will be on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. Everything will take place outside. Please note change: the games, activities and Trunk-or-Treat will be located in the Bost Gym/Swimming Pool Parking Lot.

Joining the University as hosts for the evening of family fun are the town of Boiling Springs and the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA. The town will have fire and rescue vehicles on display, and for the first time, the YMCA is bringing its Spooky Bus for additional entertainment. 厙ぴ勛圖 will serve pizza and student clubs and teams will provide games and other activities along with candy and prizes.

Since its start in 2005, Octoberfest has been more than just an event, its a tradition that brings our campus and community together each year to celebrate connection, friendship, and the joy of the season, noted Associate Minister for Community Engagement and Athletics Isaiah Crawford. Every year, we come together to make memories, share laughter, and strengthen the bonds that make our community so special.

Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Family Programs Director Amber Wray is excited to introduce the Spooky Bus.

At the Y, were all about building community and creating spaces where families can connect, Wray noted. The Spooky Bus is our way of bringing that mission to lifea place where kids can literally step into Halloween fun. Its not your average rideour bus has been transformed into a mini haunted house, with little to no spooksjust laughter, lights, and a whole lot of YMCA joy. The best part? It doesnt even move!

Boiling Springs Town Manager, Zachary Parker, said the display of fire and rescue vehicles accomplishes two goals. We love collaborating with our partners, like GWU, Boiling Springs Fire Rescue, and Cleveland County EMS to invest in our community capital, Parker affirmed. This event provides an excellent outlet for families and children to participate in safe, fun, and informative trick-or-treating. The event also highlights the oftentimes unnoticed heroes who serve our community day-in and day-out. 

Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event.  Please call 704-406-4270 or email [email protected] with your request.

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