It’s that time of year again where folks need to be wary of what’s scary.
Neighbors and business owners alike are hoarding candy in the hopes of having enough to satisfy the growing demand as La Jolla’s reputation as a favored Halloween haunt continues to grow each fall.
Once again this year, the La Jolla Village Merchant’s Association will be hosting Pillage The Village, its annual Halloween bash for kids. School kids, mostly from the La Jolla cluster, are treated to goodies of all kinds and even an age-specific costume contest at the La Jolla Real Estate Brokers Association (REBA) at 908 Kline St. Trick or treating hours on Monday, Oct. 31, Halloween, are 3 to 6 p.m.
For more information about Pillage The Village, visit lajollabythesea.com/calendar and scroll down.
The Bird Rock neighborhood of La Jolla has become an increasingly popular Halloween “hang out” over the years, so much so that previously unexpected high numbers of somewhat older trick or treaters were presenting vandalism and other crime problems.
But no longer. Thanks to a beefed-up police presence on Halloween night, the community reports that, in most respects, Halloween night in Bird Rock has become almost frighteningly calm and relatively uneventful.
“The problems of the past with teenagers being out of control with the support of SDPD has all but been eliminated,” said Andrew Ward, president of Bird Rock Community Council (BRCC). “We hope for another fun and safe halloween in Bird Rock.”
“We will be doing trick or treating hours from 5 to 8 p.m.,” said Ward adding, “San Diego Police Department (SDPD) will be out in force again this year. We will also have armed security as well.”
Bird Rock residents are being urged to “turn off your front porch light at 8 p.m. and bring in your pumpkins. And don’t forget to turn your light back on before going to bed.”
The BRCC also notes it’s important for parents and their children to have an arranged meeting point should they get separated, which happens not infrequently amid the fun and excitement of the spooktacular event.
The SDPD has sent out a reminder that it will be enforcing numerous laws including the Social Host Ordinance, which holds adults responsible for hosting gatherings of three or more people where even one minor consumes alcohol. Alcohol is also not permitted on public streets. Citations for vandalism, including defacing property and damaging decorations and pumpkins, will also be strictly enforced by police. For more information, visit birdrockcc.org.