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Chesapeake Observes Halloween on October 31

CHESAPEAKE — Halloween "trick-or-treat" activities will be observed in Chesapeake on Wednesday, October 31, for children ages 12 and under only, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.   The Chesapeake Sheriff's Office will screen Halloween candy that night from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the Circuit Court building.

Here are a few safety tips to make this Halloween a safe one:

• Young children should be with an adult when trick-or-treating

• Children should wear light-colored clothing

• A flashlight should be carried so that you can see and be seen

• Be alert for traffic, and cross streets at corners

• Costumes should be made from flame-resistant fabrics

• Candy should be inspected prior to eating

The candy screening service is free to all citizens.  Court deputies will use the x-ray screening equipment to determine if any foreign objects have been inserted into the treats.  The procedure will not detect any type of chemical alteration.

A variety of special Halloween-related events are planned for sites throughout the City. Information can be found on CityOfChesapeake.net or by calling the Customer Contact Center at 382-CITY (2489).