Upcoming local public events are listed below. We recommend you check with each individual event/organization for updates on changes, cancellations or postponements, and for information on safety requirements (masks, social distancing, etc.) for any events you plan to attend.

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Saturday, Oct. 31

• Howl-O-Ween Trunk or Treat 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at Orchard Veterinary Care at 45 Orchard Road & US 68 North in the clinic parking lot. Candy and treats for kids and pets and a Halloween-themed photo booth; costumes encouraged.

• For teens: Wilmington Library Crossing Spooktacular virtual event Saturday, Oct. 31. Halloween has come to Animal Crossing. Join the Teen Librarian and gather your friends for a festive night-in during Library Crossing: Spooktacular in the famous game on the Nintendo Switch. Register online and fill out a travel request form for a time slot to visit this mystical and festive island where a special guest awaits. A costume ball, party games, and a scavenger hunt are planned for the evening with lots of prizes to be awarded. Registration required for all programs at 937-382-2417 or at wilmington.lib.oh.us. Links to online events provided after registration.

• Car/Bike Benefit Show for Gabe and Jaime Polston, who were seriously injured in an accident, will be hosted by Riley’s Hair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at Eagles #1224, 141 E. Sugartree St., Wilmington. Awards, food truck, bake sale, raffle items, 50/50 raffle and music and more. More info at https://bit.ly/3hJXxpa .

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