The Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Salisbury affiliate will host a presentation and open discussion 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Salisbury Middle School Library. Presenters are teachers Kristy Wied, Michelle DeOliveira and Jen Brinson. The presentation is open to all with an identified gifted student and anyone interested in learning more about gifted education within the district. Children are invited to work quietly. For questions or additional information, call 610-533-6630.

If you celebrate Halloween, are you done costume hunting, decorating and seeking out bargain candy? If not, make haste; our township, Trick-or-Treat Night is scheduled earlier than last year. Salisbury Townships' Trick-or-Treat Night will be held this Friday 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25.

In order to keep kids safe while they are out and about, here are some helpful tips, to keep in mind from The Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Avoid trick-or-treating alone and always walk in groups or with a trusted adult. Holding a flashlight will aid to easily find your way and to increase your visibility.

The CDC notes children are four times more likely to be hit by cars Oct. 31, than on any other day of the year.

Always walk, not run from house to house. Look both ways before crossing the street and use crosswalks wherever possible. Walk on sidewalks, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic. Don't' stop at a house with dim or no lighting and only enter if you're with a trusted adult.

Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision. This will prevent you from tripping. Swords, knives, and other costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible. Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you. Always test face make-up on a small spot on your skin, before using a complete application. Remove make-up or face paint before bedtime to prevent the possibility of skin and eye irritation.

Examine treats for choking hazards and for potential tampering before eating them. Eat only factory-wrapped food products. Avoid eating all homemade treats made by strangers.

Remind children unaccompanied by an adult, to never accept rides from strangers.

The Salisbury Township Public Works Department will begin the curbside vacuum leaf collection starting Oct. 28. The collection will continue through mid to late December, weather permitting. The township is requesting residents rake their leaves along the edge of the road, in front of their homes. Keep all vehicles away from the area where leaves are piled to make this process run smoothly. The township will be posting leaf crew locations and general direction of collections each Friday, throughout the leaf season on their website. The locations will also be posted in the township office.

Harry S Truman will be hosting many events this month. The parent visitation days will be held 9:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 22 and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Oct. 24. Next in line will be the Halloween Parade planned for Oct. 25.

The morning kindergarten class parade will be 10:45 to 11 a.m. Oct. 25. The remainder of the school will hold their parade 2 p.m.

The HST Book Fair will be held Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. Most students will have the opportunity to shop during their library class. Parents can shop 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Oct. 25, 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28 and 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30.

Dan Schantz Greenhouse and Cut Flower Outlet is lending a hand to help the Salisbury Music Association. The retailer will donate $2 for every $10 purchase when a free, "Salisbury Music Association" ticket is presented.

The tickets can be picked up at the Salisbury High School front office or downloaded from any of Salisbury Township schools' websites. This includes, Western Salisbury Elementary School, HST, SMS and SHS. For additional information, contact the treasurer of the Salisbury Music Association, Jeannie Bleiler at salisburymusic1@gmail.com. The expiration date for the tickets is Dec. 25.

The association is continuing to seek out used instruments to benefit Salisbury Township School District students. All donations are tax deductible. For more information contact Salisbury Student Activities Director Monica Deeb at 610-797-4107, ext. 2504 or mdeeb@stsd. org.

Wondering what to do with those outdated medications lingering in your medicine cabinet and are unsure of how to safely dispose of them? The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's seventh national "Take Back Drug Day" is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at 17 locations in Lehigh County.

Two sponsors are participating in Salisbury Township, Allentown: Giant Supermarket, 3015 W. Emaus Ave. and the South Mall, 3300 Lehigh St. The business partners are encouraging the community to bring unused and expired household medications to the stores. Acceptable medications include pills, liquids, creams and pet medications. Syringe with needles and any type of sharps will not be accepted. The service is a free and no questions will be asked.

Previous methods of disposing of medications, is no longer acceptable such as throwing medication in the trash or flushing them down the toilet. Both are plausible safety and health hazards.

Be sure to get your tickets for the SHS production, "Curtains" scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9 and 2 p.m. Nov. 10. The musical comedy whodunit is the first show in the Lehigh Valley to kick-off the Freddys season. Tickets are available by calling Deeb at 610-797-4107, ext. 2504, emailing mdeeb@stsd.org or by calling 610-533-6630.

Salisbury senior citizens are invited to the dress rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Call Deeb if you would like to attend this dress rehearsal.