Halloween ball for kids

THE Halloween festivities are almost here, and if the idea of walking the streets isn’t appealing, the Noosa Bluelight Association is offering a safer option for parents and guardians.
Local police said it was common for parents and guardians to dread this time of the year and it was not the scary costumes but the idea of letting their children knock on a stranger’s door.
To help ease the stress while allowing the little ones to celebrate the spooky night, the Noosa Bluelight Association will hold a Hall-o-Ween Eve Dance for children aged 9 to 14 at The J on Friday 30 October.
The dance party has a Halloween theme and is supervised by off-duty police and blue card volunteers.
The night will include all the latest music and video clips, give-aways, and an indoor bungee run, plus prizes for the best dressed ghouls and goblins.
Parents can drop their children off from 7pm with the dance party finishing at 9pm. The cost is only $8 per child.
For more information, phone the Noosa Police on 5440 8111 or visit www.noosabluelight.org.
BREAKOUT BOX
To make sure Halloween doesn’t become a nightmare, the Queensland Police Service have released a list of Trick or Treat safety tips:
– Be accompanied by a mother or father monster at all times (or another responsible witch, ghost or vampire);
– Black cats love to slink around, but you should walk, not run, between houses and stick to the footpath rather than the road. Black cats don’t want to be seen, and for good reason, but if you wear black, it will reduce your visibility to passing motorists;
– Never enter a stranger’s house, even if they have invited you in after knocking on their door;
– Consider joining your friends on your neighbourhood adventure – there is safety in numbers;
– Look for a poster that might be alerting you to a home welcoming trick or treaters, or asking to not be disturbed.