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Holiday World is offering special evenings of fun every Friday during the month of October.

The park will be open from 5-10 p.m. on Fridays, and discounted tickets are only $25.

Experience night rides, live music, half-price drink specials and an edgy magic show.

Halloween In The Sky will begin at 9:45 p.m, as 500 drones take to the sky for a Halloween-themed light show.

The park is located at 452 East Christmas Blvd., Santa Claus, IN.

For tickets or more information, please call 812-937-4401.

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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

As we approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, we know we will hear the ringing bell of the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army raises funds to help those in need with their Red Kettle collections.

The Red Kettle fundraising campaign will begin Saturday, Nov. 27, and run through Tuesday, Dec. 24.

The bell ringing hours are Friday – Saturday 10 a.m.—6 p.m. and Mondays -Thursdays 4-8 p.m. There are no Sunday shifts.

Ringers can be individuals, organizations, families, churches, school groups, 4-H groups or scout groups. To join in, please call Meredith Peters at 812-620-5835 as early as possible.

This year, as in years past, the red kettle will be set up at both doors at the Salem Walmart.

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There has been a flurry of planned events and activities to celebrate the fall season during the final weeks of October. Events include such things as fall festivals, trunk or treat, a lollipop pull, chili supper and much more.

Organizations that have made such plans are asked to send information to SalemLeader.com so the public may be made aware of all the exciting activities available.

Events will be publicized as soon as they are received. There will also be a page of all activities posted on the website on Oct. 15.

Information may be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the office of Leader Publishing Company at 812-883-3281.

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Join Salem High School Disney Club and Boy Scout Troop 4029 at Buffalo Trace Park on Saturday, Oct. 12, from dusk to 10:30 p.m. for a haunted trail that will have you running through the woods!

Attendees will meet at the Buffalo Trace Park Primitive Campground. The park is located at 1540 Hwy. 150 NE, Palmyra.

The event is being sponsored the the Salem High School Disney Club, Cub Scout Troop 4029 and North Harrison Students Council.

The ghouls and goblins will appear for the cost of only $5 cash/ $6 card per person. Proceeds will support the youth group in their other adventures. We hope to see you there. Kids five and under are free.