Nephi is Haunted!

Halloween is quickly becoming one of my favorite holidays!  I mean it has always been pretty doggone cool, getting candy for just knocking on the door and saying Trick-or-Treat!  Well, as most of you are aware, in recent years Nephi has been transforming into a Halloween Town of sorts for the month of October.  This year is no exception.  The picture above is one of the silhouettes we have put our upstairs window at the office.  I took this picture last night, isn't it A. Creepy B. Awesome and C. C. Spectacular?  I love it!  Anyway, I am pretty excited about this whole transformation this year and have even working on putting together an actual real-life press release for the City Events.  The final product is below:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

NEPHI, UTAH ANNOUNCES “IT’S HAUNTED!”

Nephi, UT – October 16, 2013 -- Throughout October, the City of Nephi will be transformed into a veritable Halloween Town, sure to delight visitors and residents, young and old alike.  Local businesses, organizations and high school clubs are participating in the fun by decorating storefronts and visible areas, partaking in creative tomfoolery and even building monsters designed to give the entire town a spooky flair. 

Kicking off the festivities, the Nephi City Library will be hosting a series of Ghost Tours.  Tour-goers will be spirited around the scenic town on a ghostly hayride, by a veteran ghost guide and storyteller.  The Ghost Tours will begin October 18-21 and continue October 25, 26 and 28, with rides at 6:30 PM. and 8:00 PM.  Advance tickets are available at the Library; $5 for adults, children ages 8 to 11 for $3.  For more information on the Ghost Tours, contact the library at 435-623-1312.

On Wednesday October 30, (3-5 PM) local businesses will be sponsoring a Trick-or-Treating event for children under 11 years of age.  In addition to treats, children will receive tickets redeemable at the Nephi City Park from 4-6 pm, for ghoulish toys and scary prizes.

Later that day (6PM), the Halloween activities culminate with a Pumpkin Decorating and Carving Contest, sponsored by the Nephi Chamber of Commerce.  Residents of all ages are invited to participate.  Prizes will be awarded in the following categories; Spookiest, Most Artistic, Traditional and Best Local Representation (high school mascot, business logo, etc).

For additional information, please contact the Nephi City Chamber of Commerce at nephichamber@gmail.com or call Chamber President Clint Painter, at 435-660-1313.

Thanks to my friend Mila for the great help!  If you get a chance, drive through one evening and see what we have to offer!