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Step through the doors of the Markland Mall and you may be surprised that Christmas has appeared seemingly overnight. From now until 5 p.m. on Nov. 13, check out and vote for your favorite tree or wreath before they are auctioned off to benefit the local nonprofit We Care, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year!

At the sixth annual Dressy But Messy fundraiser benefiting the Valley of Grace on Nov. 11, receiving what most people see as necessities, regular attendees have grown to not expect.

“The idea behind the fundraiser is people tend to dress up to cover up addiction. But it’s pretty messy and people try to hide it,” said Joey Bennett, founder of Valley of Grace.

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This weekend, the ‘Foster’ in Foster Park will take on a whole new meaning.

Local nonprofit Foster the Need is giving the public a chance to learn, donate and have fun this week with the first official Foster Care Festival, which will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, in Foster Park.

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If you want to help the cause and uphold the tradition of safe and fun neighborhood trick-or-treating, try out a few of these ways to be the coolest trick-or-treating stop on your local block!