The free event is set for Sunday, Oct. 31, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the parking lot at Tatonka Trading, 14240 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake.
A parade for children will be held at 4:30 p.m., with a carnival taking place from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Barbara Grier, a city resident and a candidate for city council this fall, came up with the idea for the event over the summer, and is organizing it.
She announced her plans to put on the Halloween festival at the Clearlake City Council on Oct. 14.
In past years, the city has held Halloween events for area children, but due to a staff shortage the city isn't able to do it this year. Mayor Judy Thein thanked Grier for her efforts.
Grier said she is getting assistance from local businesses, and also approached city officials, who are assisting in a variety of ways.
Clearlake Police Chief Allan McClain is having members of his department's Volunteers in Policing group help with the event, while City Clerk Melissa Swanson also has offered assistance, Grief said.
Additionally, the Lake County Fire Protection has donated props for the haunted house, which Grier picked up on Wednesday.
Grier is seeking donations of candy and sweatshirts for the children who attend the event. One woman has donated blankets.
“We see so many children walking around without proper attire for the winter,” she said.
She's also looking for volunteers to help run games at the event.
Food – including hot dogs, French fries and cotton candy – will be sold, with 10 percent of the proceeds going toward Lower Lake High School's Sober Grad program, Grier said.
Grier said donations can be dropped off at Tatonka Trading; Burger Time, 14530 Lakeshore Drive; or Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
For more information, contact Grier from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at Burger Time, telephone 707-995-1004.
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