Trunk or Treat

The Garrett County Judy Center and their partners recently held an Indoor Trunk or Treat event on October 24,2019, at the Agriculture Heritage Hall at the Garrett County Fairgrounds.

Thank you to the Garrett County Fair Board for providing the perfect space to host a safe, roomy, and comfortable Indoor Trunk or Treat event!

Garett County families were invited to come dressed in their favorite custom to trick or treat between agencies and programs, and also receive information and meet staff. Photo booths and an activity center was also provided for children to enjoy. Children left with their bags full of great trick or treat treasures.

Agencies and programs participating in the Trunk or Treat event included:

Garrett County Judy Center
Ruth Enlow Library
University of Maryland Extension Office
GCHD Early Care/Healthy Families programs
Department of Social Services, Garrett College
Garrett County Head Start/Early Head Start programs
Dove Center
Garrett County Public Schools
Crellin Parent Teacher Group
Yough Glades Parent Teacher Group
AHEC WesternMaryland Health Connection
GCHD Just Like You Campaign
Mountain Laurel Medical Center,
GCHD Health Education and Outreach
Priority Partners
Maryland EXCELS
Woman of the WISP
Local Management Board.

Attendees included 458 children and 421 parents/guardians, along with 41 staff members. This is the second year this event was held, with 380 children participating last year.

Many positive comments were heard from parents: