MOONLIGHT MADNESS GETS AN ‘ENERGY KICK’ THIS YEAR

There will be a new ‘kick’ to Moonlight Madness in downtown Spencer this year. 

The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 where each business will have their own “ghoulish” specials.  The “kick” will be courtesy of the members of the Iowa Lakes Men’s Soccer team who will be on hand to get to know shoppers and encourage them to attend a Halloween ‘costumed’ scrimmage the following night.

“This will be a bit different and we think this will enhance our annual event,” said Bob Rose, Executive Director of Spencer Main Street Company.

Also on display that evening will be pumpkins carved by 4^th graders in Spencer.  Those will be judged and displayed in the windows of downtown businesses and visitors will want to view the unique designs of the pumpkins. 

Individuals interested in soccer will want to stop at several businesses on Grand Avenue throughout the extra two-hours that businesses are open that evening.

Soccer players will be stationed at The Pizza Ranch, Arts on Grand (please enter through the back door, if needed) and Carey’s TV & Appliance on the east side of Grand Avenue; and at Spencer Sewing, Goal Kick and Kari’s on the west side of Grand Ave.  They will hand out fliers promoting the Halloween ‘costumed’ scrimmage starting at 5 p.m. Friday at the “Lakehouse” soccer field just east of 10^th Ave. East.  They will also sign autographs on photos of the Lakers soccer team members. 

“We really encourage people to shop the Moonlight Madness event this year because our players want to get to know more people in the community,” said Coach Kevin Farley.

The Halloween costumed scrimmage is a long-time tradition for teams of Coach Farley.

“After a long tough season, it’s just a great event for the players to have some fun and get into the holiday spirit.  We award prizes to the team members who are wearing the best costumes but the ‘pride’ of being the best is what the players take with them the rest of their lives,” said Coach Farley.

“We invite everyone to come out on Friday (the 30^th) at 5 p.m.  It’s a great opportunity to for young children to safely Trick or Treat as well as meet the new college soccer players.  We encourage kids to stay afterwards for the candy, courtesy of the soccer team,” Farley said.