Greater Fall River Re-creation (CD-REC) held its 2012 free Halloween party at its Bank Street headquarters for hundreds of children and their parents. Supported by a grant from the Greater Fall River United Way, the event provides a safe and wholesome venue to enjoy the holiday and learn a little bit about the many health and social service resources in the community. "The children have a great time playing lots of games while their parents find out about important resources that the community offers," commented CD-REC executive director Grace Gerling. Participating agencies included Greater Fall River Re-Creation, HealthFirst Family Care Center, MyFallRiver.org, Project Assist, Southcoast Hospitals, United Neighbors, WIC, and Partners for a Healthier Community offering information about its Soda-Free Challenge. Pizza and refreshments were provided by Seth Hockert-lotz of Domino's Pizza South Main Street. Click here for a video of the event. Click here and here to see pictures from other Halloween events. For more information about any of their many programs, contact CD-REC at 508-679-0922.
 

(Top row) Bianca and Brett Resendes and Naiomy Maodonado wait outside Greater Fall River Re-Creation's headquarters at 72 Bank Street for the doors to open at 5:00 p.m. (Middle row, left) Jesse Rodrigues takes a photo of her son with Fall River Police Officer Jonathan Souza. (Middle row, right) Junior ROTC cadets Nicole Sampson and Nga Tran run one of the many games. (Bottom row, left) Three-year-old Isaiah Witt gets his face painted by Wendy Garf-Lipp of United Neighbors of Fall River. (Bottom row, center) Kelly Guilbeault talks with Betty Nunes of the HealthFirst dental clinic and School Wellness Coordinator Marcia Picard about how to maintain the dental health of her five-year-old daughter, Michaela, in a world full of sugar. (Bottom row, right) Mario DoRego and Alex Chaves patrol the party dressed as Secret Service agents.