Juvenile Justice Services  & Partners to Host `Scare-abration'  Event Oct. 26

Clark County’s Department of Juvenile Justice Services and community partners are hosting a “SCARE-abration” Halloween Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. in its parking lot at 651 N. Pecos Road, off Bonanza Road.

Sponsors include The Harbor, Truancy Prevention Outreach Program (TPOP), Juvenile Justice Probation Officers Association and KCEP Power 88.1. The free event will feature a live DJ, carnival games, a rock-climbing wall, haircuts, classic cars, food, and candy. There also will be a costume contest with prizes for the best decorated vehicles. Community partners also will have booths set up to offer attendees information about programs and services available for families in the Las Vegas Valley.

“This is a fun event for the whole family, and we appreciate the support of our many partners for helping us host this celebration for our community,” said Jack Martin, Director of Clark County Juvenile Justice Services. “It’s also a great opportunity to learn about the services we offer through our five Harbor locations to help children and their families.”

Organizers are accepting donations of candy for the event as well as sign-ups for volunteers and decorated vehicles. Contact James Allen for more information at james.allen@ClarkCountyNV.gov.                                                      

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Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability.  With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey, Clark is the nation’s 11th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to 2.3 million citizens and 45.6 million visitors a year (2019). Included are the nation’s 8th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to 1 million residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development.