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Halloween 2012

Saturday, November 10, 2012

PHOTOS: Perry Hall Finalist in Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America Contest

The Maryland winner, who will receive $250, will now be entered to win the $5,000 grand prize in Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America contest.

You know what they say—no (goblin) guts, no glory. Congratulations to Dan Jarkiewicz, the Maryland winner of Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Hundreds of adults and children from across Maryland entered the contest.  Just here in Perry Hall, we had a Baltimore County school zone speed camera, a Kenmore washing machine, a Wii remote, a large-headed baby, and many more to choose from—but the Perry Hall pirate family, complete with a pirate ship golf cart and little pink buccaneer, won us over. As the winner of the $250 prize for the best costume in Maryland, Dan Jarkiewicz is now in the running to be the $5,000 grand prize winner of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America contest. The winner will be announced on Monday, …

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Enter Patch's Best Halloween Costume Contest

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Perry Hall Trick-or-Treating Times, Tips

Stay safe this Halloween around Perry Hall.

Between Hurricane Sandy, school closures, loss of electricity and a thousand other distractions—you may have forgotten that Halloween is Oct. 31. Never fear, Perry Hall Patch is here. Check out our last-minute tips for Halloween preparedness. The Maryland State Highway Administration also released the following safety tips for drivers and pedestrians. For drivers: For pedestrians: What are your tips for keeping Halloween fun and safe? Tell us in the comments.

John Doe

12:25 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Your Weekend: Haunted Houses and Disney Princesses

Here's what's up around town for the last weekend before Halloween.

All weekend Take in a good haunted house. Several will be marking their last days. Check out our guide from earlier this month. Disney on Ice: Rockin' Ever After is at 1st Mariner Arena through Sunday. Tickets range from $17 to $62. Baltimore Beer Week wraps up with another weekend full of events. Friday The Deftones play at Rams Head Live. Feeling like the king of the world? CCBC Dundalk hosts a production of Titanic: The Musical. Saturday Join Orioles skipper Buck Showalter for the KidsPeace Trick-or-Trot 5K in Canton. Proceeds benefit programs for children in foster care in the Baltimore and Washington area. Also in Canton, later that day, don't keep your four-legged friend out of the fun. Take part in the Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume …

Monday, October 22, 2012

Enter Patch's Best Halloween Costume Contest

We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Enter to Win Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest

We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.

It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Last year, the headless boy from Wyckoff, NJ, won. This year, it could be you. Enter our contest for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize! Adults and children are eligible to enter. Parents can post costume photos of themselves and their families from this Halloween or from years past. Here’s how to enter: The contest runs from Oct. 15 to Nov. 1. National judges will choose 21 finalists from each Patch state and select one grand prize winner based on who has the most creative and innovative costume (we've combined North Carolina & South Carolina for this contest, as …

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