Louis Toffolon Elementary School students recently participated in a community service project led by student support facilitator Ann Bucchi. After trick or treating or attending a Halloween party, the Toffolon children chose candies from their treat bags to donate to the Toffolon Bag ofTreats project. The candy was donated to the American Red Cross chapter in New Britain; the Red Cross will distribute it to families in the Transitional Housing Project, local food pantries, and other programs that provide food for those in shelters. A portion of the candy will also be sent to military personnel serving in Afghanistan. Students and staff at Toffolon collected 101 pounds of candy which amounted to 3,678 pieces for distribution. With some of the candy are, from left to right, Toffolon fifth-graders Craig Cyr, Gabby Benedetto, Lauren Tanner, Grant Sarra, Zhaden Peak and Kyle Smith.

Two witches look they may be preparing to "cast a spell" on others at the Oct. 30 annual Halloween party and parade. The event is presented by the Plainville Recreation Department and the Plainville Public Library with refreshments provided by the Rotary Club. Hundreds of children and adults came to see the magic show by Bryan Flint and to march in the downtown parade, which was led by the Plainville High School band.