Briefly
• The Lion’s Club Halloween Carnival is scheduled for Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Glasscock County Community Center. Activities include games, bingo, a raffle and refreshments. The ever-popular costume contest will be at 7:30 p.m.
• Senior Citizens will meet Oct. 21; bring finger foods. On Nov. 4, we will have a Thanksgiving dinner. If you were not assigned anything or were not at the Oct. meeting, bring a dessert; the rest of the dinner will be furnished. Anyone 50 years or older is invited.
• Glasscock County’s War Memorial will be dedicated Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at the memorial at the courthouse. Everyone is invited to the ceremony.
• GCISD’s web site is said to be new and improved. Check it out at http://gcisd.esc18.net. Note that the school board policy manual is available at the site.
• Trick or Treat night is set for Thursday, Oct. 30. In addition to the normal routine, 4-H members will be trick or treating for canned goods to help the needy, as well as candy. There will also be a “Trunk or Treat” during halftime of the junior high football game. If you would like, bring your treats in your vehicle to the band parking lot north of the elementary school. Students will be encouraged to dress up and come see you there. Feel free to decorate your trunk for the event!