Lifestyle

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In Central Florida, those attracted to the spooky and macabre tend to follow the pack to the theme parks for scripted chills. In Orlando North, Seminole County, just a short drive from those crowded and costly venues, seasonal spook-tators can capture the “spirit” of Halloween at a selection of haunted attractions:

By Susan Wenner

Herald Publisher/ People Editor

Central Baptist Church will host Compassion International’s The Compassion Experience beginning Friday, Oct. 26, at noon.

“Compassion International is a well-known, highly transparent, child sponsorship program that transforms lives and communities,” said Pastor Alan Brumback. 

Bird Banding

Sunday, Oct. 21, 7 a.m., Meet at Publix parking lot, 851 S. State Road 434, Altamonte Springs. Join Seminole Audubon for this citizen science project at Lake Lotus Park led by certified bander Andy Boyle. Go to www.seminoleaudubon.org .

Senior Dance

By Anna Welch

Herald High School Correspondent

Winter Springs High School

By Anna Welch

Herald High School Correspondent

Winter Springs High School

Following a week full of festivities, Winter Springs High School 007: Homecoming is Forever week concluded with the traditional dance, but not before Homecoming King and Queen, Colby Smith and Lauren Fredrickson, were crowned. 

By Rachel Sammons

Herald Arts Columnist

New England witchery, twisted high school drama, and—cue horror-movie music—Monster House. This week’s art highlights are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, literally and figuratively.

Festivals for the Family

A free Essay Writing Workshop for high school students will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the Westside Community Center, 919 S. Persimmon Avenue in Sanford, at 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Special to the Herald

Singer/songwriter Raleigh Keegan is set to perform in Sanford on Friday, October 19 at 10 p.m. at The Barn, 1200 S. French Avenue.

By Rachel Sammons

Arts Columnist

Around town, she’s known as the Cookie Queen.

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