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HArvEStS AND HAuNtS
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LB’s zombie walk, street fest attempting to capture two Guiness Book world records The 4th Annual Long Beach Zombie Street Fest & Zombie Walk, presented by the Long Beach Cinematheque and Mondo Celluloid, will attempt to capture two simultaneous Guinness World Record titles: most people dancing simultaneously in one place to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” (organized by Thrill the World Los Angeles), and the largest zombie walk of all time. The events have been featured in Los Angeles Magazine’s “The Guide” and selected by AAA’s Westways magazine this month as number four in the feature “Five Southern California Events Worth Driving To, And More.” This year, the anticipated attendance for the events is more than 20,000 people. The Zombie Street Fest & Zombie Walk will take place from 2pm to 11pm in downtown Long Beach on the promenade between 3rd and 4th streets, with entertainment for all ages including: makeup stations, hundreds of vendors, artists displaying their horror/zombie-themed
works of art, food, a beer garden, live music and muralists at the Tinderbox Stage. Shannon’s on Pine, 209A Pine Ave., will host a haunted house. The Long Beach Pedaler Society, 635 Pine Ave., will host a zombie art show curated by Jason Liwag and Garry Booth of Phone Booth Gallery, with wine by 4th Street’s Art du Vin Wine Bar. the music schedule is as follows: 3pm Potential Lunatics 4pm (to be announced) 5pm Bell Stray 6pm Creepersin 7pm Bella Novela 8pm Natural Sci-Fi 9pm Wild Pack of Canaries 10pm Slushbox At 7pm, the flash mob performance will take place, shooting for the Guinness World Record title of most people dancing simultaneously in one place to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Seattle, Washington cur-
rently holds the record at 4,800 zombies. At 8pm, Zombie Walk IV will start at Promenade and Ocean Boulevard. The walk route will be across Ocean Boulevard to the Convention Center, across the bridge, to the Birdcage, and then looping back around. Also beginning at 8pm will be the “Dead Man’s After-Party” in the Press-Telegram building lot, on Pine Avenue between 6th and 7th streets, with a live performance by Johnny Vatos’s Tribute to Halloween (featuring former members of Oingo Boingo), as well as fire dancing by Sirena Serpentina, food trucks, a beer garden, “World’s Sexiest Zombie Costume Contest” (with celebrity guest judge– actress Rena Riffel of Showgirls and Mulholland Drive. Tickets for the party are $15 presale and $20 at the door. ---------------------------MORE INFORMATION zombiewalklb.com lbcinema.org
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Zombies and their admirers at the 2010 Long Beach Zombie Walk
think ‘safety first’ during Halloween family festivities Halloween is the second largest commercial holiday in the United States. There are fun and frightening activities to partake in this fall season, but keep in mind the following safety tips so that festivities remain a treat for all.
path is not wide, corn stalks may scratch your arms. Remember that rain can create muddy, slippery surfaces. Fallen corn stalks may also be a tripping hazard, so watch your step. • Avoid smoking while in the maze as dry corn stalk can easily catch fire.
Have a safe scare at a haunted house Haunted houses may be required to abide by fire and safety codes and may be subject to inspections before the general public is allowed to attend. Some may also be required to have a sprinkler system, early-warning smoke or heat detectors, emergency lights, easy-access doors, and other safety features. But regulations may not be the same in all areas, and you are responsible for your own safety. To stay safe while visiting a haunted house: • Take a flashlight with you. Even though the safety lighting might be fine for others, it may not be great for you. • If you are going with small children, attach a glow stick to their clothing so they can be easily found in the dark. • If there are stairs in the haunted house, be sure to use handrails and walk, do not run, up or down the stairs. • If visiting a haunted house in a group, have a meeting place in case you get split up. • Know where the exits are before entering the haunted house. Some attractions will provide you a map of the house so you are aware of where you are going while inside. • Keep adults in the front and rear of your group going through the haunted house to help monitor young children so they do not stray.
Hold on during the hayride Hayrides, whether haunted or not, can be a very enjoyable experience for any age. Sitting atop a truck, wagon or sleigh decorated with hay or straw is a great family tradition. Be sure to follow all signage at the hayride, along with these tips: • Be cautious when loading and unloading from the hayride. Make sure the hayride is at a complete stop before getting onboard or off. If there are steps, they could be slippery because of the hay or straw. • Be careful when finding a place to sit. Your foot could easily slip between bales if you walk on them. • Make sure everyone in your group is sitting at all times during the hayride and all arms and legs are kept
Don’t get lost in the corn maze Corn mazes are large fields of corn stalks, anywhere from a small field to more than 20 acres in size. They can be great fun if they are completed safely. • Equip your group with flashlights and cell phones and try to stick together. • Some mazes provide young children and groups with colored flags to wave in the air if they get lost. There are also mazes that have call boxes that will turn on a light to alert an attendant that you are lost or need assistance. • Teach young children to not go outside of the maze’s path. There may be a busy road or another unknown property beyond the corn stalks. • Wear appropriate clothing and shoes, as you will be outside. If the
inside the wagon. • Hold on to small children and railings, as bumps in the path could easily bounce you and them off of your seat. • If the hayride is horse-drawn, be careful around the horse and do not approach it if the hayride operator states not to. If it is a tractor pulling the wagon, do not touch it as there are many handles and buttons that could accidently be pushed. The tractor could also be hot from running for a long period of time. • Do not walk in the hayride path. Stay in a safe, well-lit area when you are not riding. Always remember to wear proper attire and footwear and plan for weather restrictions. Enjoy fall festivities by planning in advance and being safety-conscious. The above article was submitted by Paul van Gorkom, vice president of Operations at AlliedBarton Security Services.
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