JWCC to be host trunk or treat, fall music concert and haunted trail experience this week

QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host of a Halloween Trunk or Treat from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, at Quincy campus Student Activity Center parking lot. This event is free and open to the public. Children are welcome to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costume for a spooktacular early evening of tricks and treats. 

Audiences will be treated to a wide variety of vocal and instrumental selections performed by area students at John Wood Community College’s Fine Arts Department fall music concert. This annual event will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium in the Paul Heath Center on the Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison. JWCC’s concert choir, band and vocal show ensemble will provide a showcase to appeal to all ages. The band will play various selections as well. A free-will donation will be accepted at the door.

The concert choir and vocal show ensemble are under the direction of Steven Soebbing, JWCC instructor of music and theatre. The band is under the direction of Jessica Snider.

John Wood Community College’s Student Life organization will sponsor a haunted trail experience from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in the Spring Valley Trails on the Quincy campus, 1301 S. 48th, rear parking lot. The event is open to the public. Cost is $8 per person and is recommended for people 13 years of age or older. Proceeds will benefit JWCC student activities.