At the Oct. 2 meeting, the Grosse Ile Community Recreation Commission reviewed dates and logistics for several October community events, including Paint the Town Red, Harvest Fest, a senior luncheon, trunk-or-treat and the Macomb Street trick-or-treat parade.

Commissioners said Paint the Town Red will be Friday, Oct. 10, and will include a homecoming parade and a business window-display contest funded by the Downtown Development Authority; trophies will be awarded to winning businesses. The commission encouraged businesses to participate on Macomb Street.

The commission announced a free senior luncheon and bingo on Oct. 8 at Centennial Farm from noon to 2 p.m.; staff asked attendees to preregister online at recreation.org or by calling (734) 675-2364 so organizers can secure the correct number of meals. Harvest Fest is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Centennial Farm and will feature a pumpkin patch, hayrides, vendors, food trucks, a petting zoo and bouncy houses.

Trunk-or-treat is set for Tuesday, Oct. 21 in the airport parking lot, and the commission said community groups and businesses are welcome to decorate trunks and participate. Trick-or-treat on Macomb Street will take place Saturday, Oct. 25; lineup time is 10:15 a.m., and parade applications will be available through the recreation department. Commissioners noted returning performers, including a local studio performing the “Thriller” dance and a group billed as the “real witchwives of Grosse Ile.”

Commissioners encouraged residents to check the recreation department’s social media and call the office to register for events or to request parade applications. Staff said volunteer groups — including Kiwanis — will assist with logistics and that additional fundraisers are planned to support event programming and playground equipment purchases.

No votes were required for event scheduling; staff will handle registrations, site logistics and permit coordination as needed.