​WHEN: Sunday, October 30 (3:30-5pm)

WHERE: Foothills United Methodist Church, 4031 Avocado Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91941

BRING: If you are in a position to donate, we will be collecting cooking oil and canned spaghetti sauce for the Bethlehem Pantry. 

​PARKING LOT ENTRANCE: The southern entrance to the parking lot will be the only entrance point from Avocado Blvd.

​What's in Store for Trunk-or-Treat 2022?

Kids of all ages (and adults, too!) will enjoy going from trunk to trunk on the lower parking lot to gather some candy and play a scavenger hunt bingo game. Then they can head up to the sanctuary lawn for games and arts & crafts tables to make a craft to take home. 

There is no cost to attend this event but we ask that you consider bringing cooking oil and canned spaghetti or pasta sauce (no glass jars) to donate to the Bethlehem Food Pantry.

The pantry distributes over 300 bags of food every Saturday morning at the Good Shepherd Ministry Center in El Cajon, so your donation will help make a difference in someone's life!

Want to Help?

WE NEED LOTS OF TRUNKS!
  • Reserve your parking space by emailing lisastewart@foothillsumc.org or completing this online form.
  • Think of how you'll decorate your trunk and what costume you'll wear. See the contest categories list for ideas.
  • If you need electricity, please bring a generator. No electricity from the building will be available.
  • Prizes will be awarded to the trunks that win each of the judging contest categories, so if you'd like to improve your chances of winning, decorate for one (or more) of the categories.
  • When decorating, please keep in mind that there will be preschool-age kids admiring your decorations. Please refrain from decorating with political party references and blood/gore/weapons. 
  • Plan to arrive between 2:00 - 3:00pm on Sunday, October 30 so you'll have time to decorate and be ready at/by 3:30pm. Check in at the check-in table to get your trunk number and item to "hide in plain sight" at your trunk for the scavenger hunt bingo game.
  • Please bring a good supply (200+ pieces) of sealed/wrapped candies to give out (no homemade treats). You may give out items other than candy (pencils, stickers, temporary tattoos, etc.). If you run out, we will have a resupply volunteer stop by and add to your goodie bowl. If you have leftovers, you can give them to trick-or-treaters at your home that night!

DONATE CANDY & NON-FOOD PRIZES / GOODIES!
  • We need candy and non-food prizes for the games. Please drop off your candy and non-food prizes at the church M-Th 10am-4pm or Sundays at worship service.  (Websites like Oriental Trading Company have lots of ideas for non-food goodies -- stickers, temporary tattoos, glow sticks, stress balls, frisbees, etc.) 

HELP DIRECT TRAFFIC AT THE EVENT
  • We need at least four (4) parking lot attendants to help with traffic flow and to greet cars along the parking lot route. Contact lisastewart@foothillsumc.org if you're interested. You can wear a costume if you'd like! We will provide safety vests, but if you already have one, please use yours.

    Yes, I'd Like To Help!

Trunk Decorating Categories

Should you choose to "go for the prize", here are the categories we'll be judging. Prizes will be awarded to the trunks with the most votes in the following categories:

"Funniest"
"Cutest -- makes you want to say "awwww, cuuute!"
"Least Looking Like a Vehicle"
"Churchy-est"
"Most Spirited"
"Most Unique/Original"
"Best Book, TV Show, or Movie Themed"
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