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precautions, tickets must be purchased in advance to guarantee admission. Get yours today at FaulknersRanch.com/ Pumpkin-Season . HISTORICAL HAUNTINGS
Shawnee Town 1929 is always a great time for those interested in local history, and those who are creeped out by old houses might always find the museum a little scary. But one evening a year, things get extra
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spooky during Halloween Hauntings. Put on your costumes and head over for trick-or-treating, tours, hayrides, and contests with lots of prizes. The annual event takes place on Oct. 26 this year, and admission is free with a suggested donation of $1. More details will be available soon at ShawneeTown.org . In our age of COVID-19, it can be hard to take precautions and have fun at the same time, so it’s helpful that these events all take place mostly outside. This fall, round up the kids and head out for some wholesome Halloween fun — you might make some memories to last a lifetime. to keep your kids away from their friends, make sure they stick to their best buddies only. A socially distanced group of three 10-year- olds is probably okay — a crowd of 20 is not. WEAR AMASK No, Halloween masks don’t count. Even if your child is wearing a plastic or rubber mask, they should still wear a well-fitting cloth or surgical face mask underneath to stop the spread of aerosolized germs. There are tons of mask options available for kids, and you can likely find one to coordinate with your child’s costume. If they’re dressing up as something more obscure than Spider-Man or Elsa, help them decorate their mask with markers or stickers (just make sure you don’t create any holes!). SET UP A CANDY TABLE While it’s now known that COVID-19 is not primarily spread through surfaces, it’s still not a great idea to have small children’s hands digging through a bowl for their favorite treat. If you’re handing out candy this year, try setting up a table outdoors with carefully spaced, pre-packaged goody bags. This will stop crowds from forming on your doorstep and make it easy for kids to grab and go. If you don’t want to miss out on the fun, stand or sit a reasonable distance from the table and compliment some costumes! With a few simple modifications, it’s easy to have a blast this Halloween. The festivities might look a little different than in years past, but that doesn’t mean they have to be any less fun. Happy trick-or-treating!
Oktoberfest Soft Pretzels
Inspired by Tasty.co
INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/2 cups warm water • 1 tbsp salt • 1 tbsp sugar • 1 packet active dry yeast
• 4 1/2 cups flour • 3 tbsp oil, divided • 2/3 cup baking soda • 2 eggs, beaten • Coarse salt, for sprinkling
DIRECTIONS
1. In a bowl, combine water, salt, and sugar. Add yeast and let rest for 5 minutes. Add flour and 2 tbsp oil, then mix thoroughly into a dough. 2. Remove the dough from the bowl. Coat bowl with remaining oil, then return the dough, cover with plastic wrap, and set it aside in a warm place for 1 hour. 3. Preheat oven to 450 F. 4. Cut dough into 8 pieces. Roll them into thin ropes, then twist ropes into pretzel shapes. 5. In a large pot, boil water. Add baking soda, then boil each pretzel for 1 minute, flipping halfway through. 6. Transfer pretzels to a baking sheet. Brush them with egg and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10–15 minutes. Enjoy!
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