2014

VPCSF SPARKS 2014 FUN AND FRIENDSHIP

DID YOU KNOW?
The VPCS Foundation provides grants to various organizations four times a year?

Does your school or group have a special need that you would like to present to the Foundation for consideration?  

Check out the grant details on this website.

Twas the night before Halloween and all through the Centre of VP Towne, there were hundreds of costumed kids stirring about with nary a frown. The HalloweenFest decorations were hung everywhere with much care, in hopes that spider webs, a graveyard and a big black cat would scare.

A variety of pooches were all dressed up from their tail to their head. Some were seen sniffing for a Rotary Batwurst encased in bread. The VP Witch bobbing apples and a gentleman in a Lakers cap truly engaged the crowd with the rhythm of their outrageous rap.

Then out on the street by the OCFA Engine there arose such a clatter, many young parents rushed on over to see what was the matter. Even several OC Sheriff’s left their truck in an extraordinary flash, only to find a group of teens dancing away to the “Monster Mash.”

The clouds and the sunset made for a picture perfect autumn glow, with the foreground trees filled with more than one black crow. Then, what to my wondering eyes should suddenly appear, … a boy seated in a rolling outhouse responding to laughs & cheer. 

With many happy hayride volunteer drivers so lively and quick, it was a super fun ride with a skeleton crew or a fifth grade clique. Oh, the truck was full of Werewolves. Unicorns, Princesses and Cats as well as Supermen, Minions, Ghosts, Zombies, Pirates, and Witches in hats. 

Each eagerly getting ready to join the costume parade on the stage. Yes, a variety of prizes were awarded according to dress and age. Accolades went to the HalloweenFest underwriter, Wells Fargo Bank. And, there were many organizations and special vendors to thank. 

Haunting the merchants for sweet treats was an evening delight, as was grinning for pics with Photographer Dean Thomas on site. The coloring contest winners definitely showed their creative side, while the pumpkin decorators won their prizes with obvious pride.

In the shadows of this VPCS Foundation free boo-nanza event, Chair Julia Peterson and her “Boo Crew,” oh, so much time spent.  With City Staff Mike and Rich assisting them to get everything right, kudos to all for helping everybody have such a spooktacular night.