LEWISTON – The city of Lewiston Recreation and Parks Department will host a “Community Halloween Party” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St. Pre-schoolers through grade six students are welcome to attend, and parents are asked to accompany their children.

There will be costume judging, games, prizes, face painting and bead making, and a haunted house will be on site. “Dusty the Dog,” an interactive resource regarding the hazards of lead paint, will also be on hand. In addition, refreshments will be available.

“Lewiston’s community gathering will offer a fun-filled opportunity for families and their children to experience a safe Halloween alternative,” said Recreation Superintendent Joline Banaitis.

Partners in this year’s community Halloween event are the Lewiston Fire Department, Lewiston Police Department, Lewiston High School ROTC, New Beginnings, LA Optimists Club, Day Reporting Center – VOA, Lewiston Emblem Club 528, Bates College Service House, National Honor Society, Police Athletic League, Lewiston Lodge of Elks, Lewiston Regional Technical Center Law Enforcement Program and Girl Scout Troop 69.

Others within the community who have assisted with this year’s event are Lewiston Senior Citizens, LHS Key Club, Healthy Androscoggin, Modern Woodmen of America and local businesses.