It’s almost time for all the ghosts and goblins to make their appearance on Township streets!

Salisbury will hold Trick-or-Treat night 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30. Please use an abundance of caution if you must travel through the neighborhood streets as there will be many more people out and about than on a typical Friday night.

You also don’t want to miss Salisbury Township’s first Trunk-or-Treat 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 at Salisbury Middle School, 3301 Devonshire Road. Bring your little ones out for a fun afternoon with a Halloween twist; it’s sure to be an amazing event!

Jerusalem Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury will hold a trick-or-treat event with face painting, pumpkins and refreshments 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31. Everyone is welcome! They will also host a basket social Nov. 6. Doors open 1 p.m. and the social starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are also available during elections Nov. 3. There is always an abundance of baskets at this social, ensuring something for everyone. You do not need to be present to win. There is a cost for tickets and tickets can be purchased in advance by contacting Louise at stephens.louise.a@gmail.com.

If your child is interested in a winter sport for the 2026-2027 school year, they must have updated physicals and ImPACT testing completed, as well as complete the appropriate registrations. Please refer to the email that the school district sent out for links, or reach out to athletic director, Sarah Oswald with any questions.

Ski Club registration for the 2026-2027 season is open. If you have a student in Salisbury Middle School or Salisbury High School interested in joining, refer to the email that has been sent out for links and details on cost and add-ons for this year. Please note the deadline to register is Nov. 1.

On Nov. 11, Salisbury Elementary School will hold its annual Veterans Day breakfast for veterans who live in Salisbury Township. Breakfast will held 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. and is open to veterans who are family members of students and staff or Salisbury Township community members. There will also be a walkway greeting 9:05 a.m. to greet students as they enter the building. Please RSVP to Mr. Muschlitz at bmuschlitz@salisburysd.org or 610-791-2800.

Looking forward, SHS will hold a blood drive 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 19. To schedule an appointment, email mbasile@salisburysd.org. Donors must be at least 16 years old; permission slips are required for minors and donors must bring a valid ID. Do not donate on an empty stomach and drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

Salisbury Township’s recycling centers are again open for yard waste and branches. Franko Farm will be open Oct. 22 and 24 and Devonshire will be open Oct. 26, 29 and 31. Hours continue to be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

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