More than 40 local businesses have partnered to participate in Hillsdale’s First Annual Boo Bash, and sign-ups are still open. All proceeds will go to Hillsdale’s Court Appointed Special Advocates, an organization that trains members of the community to advocate for children affected by abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
The Boo Bash event will be on Oct. 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. and will include trunk-or-treat, a costume contest, crafts, pumpkin painting, a fear factor, and more.
Each “trunk” in the trunk-or-treat is sponsored by a different business or organization in the county. The cost to reserve a spot in the trunk-or-treat is $10. Hillsdale College teams, organizations, sororities, fraternities, and clubs are all encouraged to make a trunk for the trunk-or-treat, or donate any time or money they are willing to offer.
County National Bank and Small Town Sweet Boutique said they worked together to bring this event to life.
Brandy Titus, the mortgage loan officer at County National Bank, said she thought of the idea when she took her two sons to a pumpkin trail. She said she realized that Hillsdale needed more events that bring the whole family together, so she talked to Small Town Sweet Boutique to turn her idea into reality.
“We wanted to make a local, family-oriented, safe event that kids can go to and parents can know is safe,” Titus said.
Alexandra Brock, manager of Small Town Sweet Boutique, said she loved the idea and thought it would be a good opportunity for Hillsdale’s community.
“We think it’ll be good not only for businesses, but also for everyone to come to the center of town and build community,” Brock said.
Brock and Titus both said any participation from college students would be greatly appreciated and the event presents an opportunity for the college and the city to connect. For more information or to reserve a spot, call (517) 610-5403.
