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• Family fun is on the agenda with a variety of seasonal events

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Many Odessa churches are planning to celebrate fall and/or Halloween with a variety of events, from trunk or treats to other gatherings.

Most are free and offer a safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. They are scheduled mainly today and Sunday but a few are also on Halloween day on Monday.

So, here’s your chance to take a hay ride or bob for apples or just enjoy the fellowship of this pumpkin time of year with your friends and neighbors.

Here is a list of some local events ...

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