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Cudahy staff outline fall events, youth and senior programming; Walk to School Day set for Oct. 8
Summary
City staff presented the fall events calendar and recapped partnerships and youth/senior programs. Key upcoming events include a Halloween carnival on Oct. 30, Dia de los Muertos activities, a tree lighting, toy giveaway and Walk to School Day (schools meeting at 7 a.m.).
Cudahy — The Community Services Department presented the city’s fall events schedule Oct. 7 and described ongoing youth and senior programming. Staff asked council and the public to promote participation and offered event logistics and sign‑up information.
Highlights: Staff reviewed major city events scheduled through December, including a Halloween carnival on Oct. 30 (jumpers, costume contest, haunted maze), a growing Dia de los Muertos art walk, a tree lighting and a toy giveaway in December. Staff also highlighted partner events including Walk to School Day (meet at schools at 7:00 a.m.) and a sanctioned youth boxing tournament at the Lugo gym. Senior center dances, Thanksgiving and Christmas luncheons, karate and hip‑hop classes and flag‑football registration were also reviewed.
Council comments focused on outreach to families, possibilities to create ongoing 'walk to school' programs, and ways to showcase student involvement at events. Staff posted event details and sign‑up links via the city’s social media link tree and QR code and encouraged residents to follow the channels for updates.
No formal action was taken; council members expressed support and asked staff to continue community feedback loops for event planning.
