The City of Nelsonville announces that Trick-Or-Treat; Beggar’s Night will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 6:30PM to 7:30PM. It is important to use caution and plan ahead. Decisions on whether to participate should be made by individuals, and parents/guardians.

To help ensure adults and children have a safe Halloween, the City of Nelsonville has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips. Before Halloween arrives, be sure to choose a costume that will not cause safety hazards.

• Carry hand sanitizer and use it often, especially after coming into contact with frequently touched surfaces and before eating candy.
• If taking your children trick-or-treating, limit the number of houses you visit and ask your children to stay as far from treat-givers as possible. For small children, consider holding the bag for them.
• Wipe off candy wrappers with sanitizing wipes when you arrive home. (NOTE: Never wipe unpackaged food with wipes.)
• Allow children to eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid homemade treats made by strangers.
• Stay home if you or your child feels sick, has symptoms of COVID-19 or is at high risk of complications.
• All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant.
• Avoid masks, which can obstruct vision.
• If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags, or give them glow sticks.
• When buying Halloween makeup, make sure it is nontoxic and always test it in a small area first.
• Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation.

When They’re on the Prowl.

• A responsible adult should accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds.
• If your older children are going alone, plan and review a route acceptable to you.
• Agree on a specific time children should return home.
• Teach your children never to enter a stranger’s home or car.
• Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends.
• Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home.
• Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, do not run, across the street.
• Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while driving in the Nelsonville area and watch for the children during this time period.

Just a reminder, the Nelsonville Aquatic Center is sponsoring a Dog Swim in less than a week. The event will benefit the Nelsonville Dog Park. The Dog Swim is Monday, September 9, 2024, from 4:00PM until 7:00PM. $5.00 per dog to enter; larger donations are welcome: all proceeds to aid in establishing a Nelsonville Dog Park. Bring your dogs to romp and play and swim. Dogs, Fun and water – you can’t have a better time than that!

GUIDELINES – Dogs are required to be licensed and current with vaccinations. Proof of the following core vaccinations must be provided for any dog(s) and shown in printed or digital format upon entering:

Dogs over 16 months of age:

• Rabies (1 or 3 Year),
• DHPP (1 or 3 year) (Distemper Virus, Parvovirus, parainfluenza, Adenovirus-2)
• Bordetella within the last 12 months.

Puppies (4-16 months):

• At least 2-3 DHPP’s that were given 2-4 weeks apart
• Bordetella vaccine
• Rabies 1 Year vaccine.

Recommended but not required:

• 1 year Lepto is recommended for our area.
• 1 year Canine Influenza Virus or Lyme vaccines.
• Negative/NOP Fecal exam within last 12 months.
• Veterinary approved oral brand of Flea & Tick preventative.
• Proper ID Chip/tag

• Humans are NOT allowed in the water, including the zero-entry area due to Department of Health concerns.
• Children must be supervised closely and are not allowed on diving boards, slides or in the water at any time.
• Dogs that have aggressive behaviors are not permitted.
• Dogs in heat are not permitted.
• Puppies under 4 months of age or dogs under 10 pounds are not permitted.
• Small dogs under 20 pounds must be closely monitored by the owner at all times.
• Please brush your dog prior to the event, rinsing your dog prior to them entering the water and before leaving the event is recommended, as some safe low levels of chlorine will be in the water.

• Buckle collars only, chokers or e-collars are not permitted for safety.
• Bring life jackets for your dog if they aren’t experienced swimmers or are brachycephalic.
• Water toys will be available. Bring toys, at your own risk.
• Do not force dogs into the water, let them run around and have fun. Forcing dogs into the pool will not be allowed.
• Monitor your dogs and do not allow them to intake too much pool water orally.
• Any owner or dog that is not following rules will be asked to leave the event.

THANK YOU TO THE CITY OF NELSONVILLE FOR ALLOWING THE DOGS TO HAVE SOME FUN AND RAISE MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE.