Lorraine Harden, left, Joe Barth, Lisa Ryan and Therese Johnston of the Bridgton Rotary Club help raise awareness on National End Polio Day this past Monday.

Gavin Tierney, a sixth-grader at Lake Region Middle School, demonstrates his yoga pose last week at the Songo Locks School’s Wellness Fair. Pictured alongside Gavin is Katie Engels, a yoga instructor at Fountain of You Fitness in Naples.

Halloween happenings

There are some fun things going on around town to do with the kids this Halloween. Naples Main Street and the Casco-Naples After Care Program will host a Kids Halloween Party this Friday, Oct. 28, from 3-5 p.m. at the Singer Center,  located on the Village Green in Naples. The party is free to all Naples and Casco kids 12 years old and under. Pumpkins and paint will be provided for kids to participate in the Pumpkin Painting Contest. Prizes will be awarded. Each child will then take their creation and begin the “Pumpkin March” to the Village Green gazebo for a photo opportunity. Then they can take their pumpkins home.

On Saturday, Oct. 29, attend the Halloween Costume Brunch from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Naples Public Library. (Wear your costume an extra day!) Fun food, crafts and activities will be available for all: silliness for kids, brain health awareness for adults. Potluck if you wish.

Then head over to Lake Region High School Trunk or Treat Event, which runs from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday. Normally held on Halloween, Trunk or Treat has been redesigned this year with a different date and added activities, sketches and more. And, of course, there will be candy.  The event is free to all and sounds like a fun afternoon.

On Halloween, the Casco-Naples Recreation Department is putting on its annual Halloween Party  from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Casco Community Center. The party includes games, a magic show, haunted house, treats and more.

Fun for kids, adults at library
When my kids were little, we were regulars at the Naples Library. Our community is so fortunate to have such lovely place with regularly scheduled activities for all ages. Story Time are held on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.  On Tuesday, Nov. 1, a Fire & Kids Safety Storytime with special guests Naples Fire & Rescue is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Adults can enjoy Scrabble the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. and Mah Jongg at 10 a.m. on Thursdays. For the very latest activity calendar, visit the library’s newly revamped website at its new web address www.naplespubliclibrarymaine.org

Bean supper

Luckily, bean suppers run right through the fall. From 4:30- 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, the United Methodist Church of Naples will serve up is homemade beans, rolls, chop suey, potato salad and several different pies for $8 for adults and $5 for children under 10

Keep moving

Pauline Webb, a health coach, personal trainer and group fitness instructor, offers some great classes though the Naples Recreation Department to help you keep active this winter. Classes run from 8-9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Choose from Stability Ball, Line Dancing with Tabata and Pilates added in the mix, Cardio Strength, and Step and Circuit classes. Contact Pauline at pwebb4health@gmail.com for more information.

Do you know?

Do you know how fast you are travelling as you drive by the Naples Fire and Public Safety Building? Now you will. They have installed one of those electronic speed signs there. Not sure if this is temporary or here to stay. Will keep you posted. Meanwhile, slow down.