"Last year's Trunk or Treat was well attended," said Adriana Witman, school-age program administrator with Steps to Success, a Christian preschool and day care service with locations in Leola and Mount Joy. Witman noted that the 2022 program attracted more people than the initial Trunk or Treat held in 2021.

As in the past, the event will be held in partnership with Zion Lutheran Church, located at 18 Quarry Road, Leola, on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. Witman and Jenna Dixon, Fritz Elementary School Steps to Success site director, will organize the Trunk or Treat. The Trunk or Treat will feature a number of decorated trunks offering candy in the church parking lot. "We will have anything from Barbie to Disney (trunk themes)," said Witman, who noted that in 2022, 20 trunks were featured, but that the parking lot can accommodate up to 40 vehicles.

This year, in addition to free hot dogs and s'mores, made by members of local Boy Scout Troops 82 and 83, who will tend the fire pits, the Fish, Bread & Chicken food truck will be on site.

In addition to decorated trunks, candy, and food, Witman said organizers hope to have yard games such as cornhole and a cotton candy machine. Witman also hopes to be holding the Steps to Success Scholastic book fair during the event so attendees can shop for books at the Trunk or Treat.

Witman encouraged those who attend to dress up in costume. Families that wish to take part may register by contacting Witman at adrianawitman@stepstosuccessinc.org or calling 717-656-3363. Steps to Success currently serves more than 200 families with about 300 children participating in its programs. More information on the organization may be found at http://www.stepstosuccessinc.com.