Deadline nears for Geneva's Halloween window-painting contest | Briefs | fltimes.com

2022-09-09 20:05:27 By : Ms. Sela Zuo

Clear skies. Low 61F. Winds light and variable..

Clear skies. Low 61F. Winds light and variable.

GENEVA — Painting of downtown businesses’ windows for Halloween will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 2.

This event is sponsored by the Geneva Recreation Department and Recreation Advisory Board and is open to all Geneva children in grades 4-12.

Registration is required by Sept. 18 by emailing Tricia Noel and Ellie Molina at genevahalloween@gmail.com. Include the student’s name, grade and a phone number for a parent. Children painting in groups should register in one email.

All groups of children in grades 4-5 will require one adult per window, and one adult for every three windows for grades 6-8. Snacks will be provided.

Businesses that would like their windows painted or those that would like to volunteer should email the aforementioned address by Sept. 18 to participate.

Children will check in and be given their business assignment, paint and brushes at the Geneva Recreation Complex at 9 a.m. Oct. 2. All windows must be cleaned by painters between Nov. 1-5, with a Clean Up Day with pizza scheduled for Nov. 5.

Windows will be judged and winners announced at the Halloween parade. Prizes will be awarded at the Clean Up Day.

Donations of snacks, drinks and paintbrushes are welcomed and appreciated.

The Finger Lakes Times mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. Read the Finger Lakes Times on your mobile device just as it appears in print.

Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup.

Error! There was an error processing your request.

Our daily headlines delivered to your inbox each morning for your reading pleasure.

Receive news and emergency updates as soon as the stories unfold.

Get the latest obituaries from the Finger Lakes Times.

Get the latest local and national news.

Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather.