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  Montgomery free Halloween event focuses on family safety. Written by Shaw
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  Local News Network. This article is being read by an automated voice,
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  brought to you by Everlet. The Montgomery Police Department, will hold its
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  annual free family-friendly Halloween safety event. The event will be held from
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  10 a.m. To 2 p.m. On Sunday, october eighteenth, at the Montgomery
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  Police Department, 10 Civic Center Avenue, the department said in a release.
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  It will feature Halloween themed games and activities, safety education, raffle prizes,
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  and a costume contest with trophies according to the release. Costumes are
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  encouraged, and families can meet members of the department while learning tips
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  for a safe Halloween. The event will take place outdoors and advanced
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  registration is not required. Parking is available on site. In recognition of
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  domestic violence, Prevention Month, the department said it is using October to
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  raise awareness about domestic violence and encourage the community to support local
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  resources for survivors. Throughout October, the department will collect new, unused personal
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  care and household items to benefit Mutual Ground, an organization serving individuals
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  and families affected by domestic violence, the release said. Requested items include
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  deodorant, body lotion, disinfectant wipes and spray, dish soap air freshener, laundry
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  pods, bleach, floor cleaner, and other essentials, according to the release. Community
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  members can bring donations to the October 18th event or contribute throughout
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  the month at the department. At the event, donations will earn additional
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  raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes donated by sponsors and
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  community partners, the release said. October is a month when we traditionally
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  focus on Halloween safety, but it also provides an important opportunity to
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  talk about another kind of safety, creating safe homes and communities for
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  those experiencing domestic violence, said Montgomery Police Chief Chris Byrne. We want
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  our community to know that support is available, that they are not
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  alone, and that each of us has A role to play in
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  looking out for one another, he said. The department said sponsors and
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  community donors, including the Lakeone Company, LRS, ENA Equipment, Sunway Carriers, and
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  the Montgomery Foundation, among others, make the event possible. For more information,
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  the department directed residents to Montgomeryal.org/slash Halloween-safety-dash event.
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  This article was reformatted from a press release using artificial intelligence. A
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  Shaw local editor verified the information, edited the article, and approved it
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  before publication.