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Halloween Plays, Parties, Contests, and More

October 28, 2024

Performances of the Sunflower Theatre’s Maniac Lake: a Halloween Play are running on weekends from Friday, October 25th through Sunday, Nov, 3 with tickets available online. The Cortez Fire Protection District is hosting a Halloween trick-or-treat party on Thursday, Oct 31 at the Firehouse from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Zu Gallery is hosting its 15th annual Monster Mash Costume Party on Thursday, Oct 31 starting at 7:00 p.m. Families that would like to receive gift assistance for the holidays can fill out a print or digital application for the Mancos Giving Tree through Friday, Nov 1. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply and Hospice of Montezuma.

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ZU Gallery - https://zugallery.com/

‍Cortez Fire Protection District - https://www.cortezfire.com/

‍Sunflower Theatre - https://sunflowertheatre.org/

‍Mancos Valley Resources - https://mancosvalleyresources.com/

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Choice Building Supply - https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/06453  
Hospice of Montezuma - https://hospiceofmontezuma.org/  

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Whether you are looking for spooky entertainment or candy-filled fun for the whole family, Cortez and Mancos have you covered this Halloween. You're watching the "Local NEWS Roundup," brought to you by Choice Building Supply and Hospice of Montezuma. I'm Connor Shreve. The Sunflower Theatre is getting in the Halloween spirit by putting on a Halloween play called "Maniac Lake." Performances run on weekends starting Friday, October 25th through Sunday, November 3rd. The show is rated R, and tickets are available online at the Sunflower Theatre website or at the door. The Cortez Fire Protection District is hosting a Halloween party on Thursday, October 31st at the Firehouse from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Trick or treat bags and candy will be handed out, along with a spooky house and games set up at the Firehouse. ZU Gallery is hosting its 15th annual Monster Mash Costume Party on Thursday the 31st, starting at 7:00 p.m. The event is free and will feature a DJ, door prizes, photo booth, and signature costume contest. Mancos Valley Resources is preparing for Christmas with its 27th annual Mancos Giving Tree. Families that would like to receive gift assistance for the holidays can fill out a print or digital application. Applications must be submitted or turned in no later than Friday, November 1st. This year, the Mancos Giving Tree will be supplying gift cards so that parents and caregivers can purchase what their families need. Gift recipients must reside in the 81328 zip code or attend Mancos schools. Learn more about these and other stories online at montezumalocal.news. Thanks for watching this edition of the "Local NEWS Roundup." I'm Connor Shreve.

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