CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 31^st at 6pm, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization will celebrate Halloween by turning the Osceola Courtyard and Humanitarian Centers into a Halloween village. There, families can safely “trick or treat” and meet their favorite Halloween characters.

The main event will be held in the Osceola Courtyard at the corner of Drew Street and Fort Harrison Avenue – activities include a haunted bouncy house, face painting, arts & crafts and lots of games before the family-friendly film begins at 8pm. There is no cost to attend.          

The event is also linked to the Humanitarian Centers across from the Courtyard on Fort Harrison Avenue. There, trick-or-treaters will discover Halloween scenes as traditional characters hop, run, fly or mysteriously appear throughout the centers.

Halloween has long been a favorite holiday and many adults fondly recall their best Halloween costumes and trick or treating in their neighborhoods. But in recent years the increase in crime on Halloween night has left many families reluctant to celebrate the holiday.

“We just want families to enjoy spending time together without worrying about the safety of their families,” said Clemence Chevrot, the Community Affairs Director for the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization.

To learn more about the Halloween Movie Night or to RSVP for the event please contact Clemence at (727)-316-5309 or email clemence@cos.flag.org.

About the Church of Scientology

The Scientology religion was founded by humanitarian and philosopher, L. Ron Hubbard. The first Church of Scientology was formed in the United States in 1954 and has expanded to more than 11,000 churches, missions and affiliated groups, with millions of members in 165 nations. Scientologists are optimistic about life and believe there is hope for a saner world and better civilization, and actively do all they can to help achieve this. The Church of Scientology regularly engages in many humanitarian programs, such as anti-drug campaigns, human rights campaigns and global education programs. To learn more, visit www.scientology.org.

Clemence Chevrot
(727) 467-6860

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Safe Location for Trick or Treating in Downtown Clearwater

On Thursday October 31st, The Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization will be holding their second Halloween Movie Night in the Osceola Courtyard located at the corner of Fort Harrison Avenue and Drew Street. The event will have a bouncy house, face painting, arts & crafts and be a safe location for families to enjoy Halloween.