Hooting it up for Halloween

Nice day for a hanging

MILFORD, PA — On October 30 the Pike County Historical Society will present a historic portrayal of Lizzie Schultz, wife of the only man ever sentenced to death by hanging in Milford, in a special performance at the Pike Chamber’s Business Card Exchange, held at the Columns Museum from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Local actress Stacey Case will take on the character of Lizzie Schultz.

In the 1890s, Lizzie left her home and husband in Brooklyn, took on an alias and worked at a Shohola boarding house. Her new life was not to last long. Her estranged husband, Herman Paul Schultz, found her and tried to convince the battered woman to return home. She was found dead, shot in the head, the day after his arrival at High Point Farm. Schultz was later found guilty of the crime and hung.

For more information visit pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org or call 570/296-8126.

Thunder 102 costume ball

MONTICELLO, NY —Thunder 102 and the American Red Cross are teaming up to present this year’s Halloween Costume Ball at Monticello Gaming & Raceway. It will take place on Thursday, October 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Monticello Gaming & Raceway’s HYPE! Advance tickets cost $35, and may be purchased by calling 845/866-1346; make checks payable to Thunder 102.1. Tickets at the door cost $45. A cocktail party included, and a cash bar will be available. All proceeds will go to the local American Red Cross chapter in Sullivan County.

Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume and Scariest Costume. A minimum age of 18 years old is required. No masks are allowed.

Thunder 102 is currently seeking co-sponsors for the event. For more information call 845/866-1346.

Halloween Spooktacular

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Tusten Youth Commission will sponsor a parade and trick-or-treat on Friday, October 31. Infants to age 18 may participate. The parade lineup is at the Narrowsburg Feed Mill on Main Street, and will proceed down through the Flats, with a hayride ending at the ball field.

For more information call 845/252-7146.

YMCA Halloween safe house

MONTICELLO, NY — The YMCA in Monticello will offer a free safe house for trick or treaters at the Monticello High School on Friday, October 31 from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. There will be a carnival of safe and sane games for just 25 cents a game, and a special spooky attraction for everyone to enjoy. Goodies such as nachos, pizza, hot dogs and soft drinks will be offered.

For sponsorship opportunities call 845/794-7700, ext. 10975.

Lions Club Halloween parade

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — A Halloween parade will line up at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31 on Center Street, then march to the firehouse for costume judging and refreshments.

Halloween parade

LIBERTY, NY — The Town of Liberty Parks & Recreation Department will hold its annual Halloween parade on Saturday, October 31 at 6:00 p.m. Lineup is at 5:30 in the municipal parking lot behind the Elks Lodge. The parade will begin on Church Street and continue on Main Street, ending at the Parks & Recreation Building. A costume contest for all ages will immediately follow the parade, and will be held in the parking lot at the building.

Candy, cider and donuts will be handed out to all participants entered in the contest, along with prizes for the best costumes. Judging for the floats entered in the parade will also be held in the parking lot.

For more information call 845/292-7690.

Make a spooky videotoon

NARROWSBURG, NY — You can make a video that’ll scare the pants off your friends and family on Saturday, November 1 at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library. There will be 3 hour-long sessions: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; and 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Participants provide the storyline, artwork and sound effects, and professional videographer Ron Littke helps pull it all together to create one-of-a-kind spooky video cartoons.

The program is free; however copies of finished videotoons can be ordered for $8 per DVD.

For more information stop by the library at 198 Bridge Street or call 845/252-3360.

Haunted carriage rides

MILFORD, PA — On November 1st, the Pike County Historical Society will offer horse-drawn carriage rides through the streets of Milford Borough, with the focus on eerie tales and haunted happenings in some of the businesses and buildings in town. Through the years, many stories have been related to the staff at the historical society’s Columns Museum regarding strange occurrences and ghost sightings from residents.

The tour begins from the Columns at 608 Broad Street, where rumor has it that the ghost of Madame Peirce oversees visitors and lets her presence be known from time to time. Sites visited will include the Pike County Sheriff’s Office and Courthouse, The Tom Quick Inn, The Judge School, The Harford House, Laurel Villa and several private residences. Rides depart starting at 12:00 noon on November 1. The cost is $25 per person and the tour lasts about 40 minutes.

For more information visit pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org or call 570/296-8126.