The goal is for each classroom to have a planter near their door. Annuals, perennials and potting soil wanted. Although there are many who come in early to take advantage of our reserve policy, there are many more who shop late in the month for their Halloween rentals. And so, the pace at the store grows more frenetic with each passing day. There can be a wait for a dressing room and at the cashier.
Aisles can be a challenge to negotiate as shoppers pull out large and elaborate costumes to look at.
But there is also an undeniable atmosphere of fun as people get creative with accessories or discover whole new ideas for their outfit. And for those of us who volunteer to work those busy weeks before and after Halloween when we are inundated with returns, it is a good time. Our bodies may be tired of standing and running but our ears never get tired of hearing people tell us they are excited with what they found or, afterwards, how successful the costume worked. The Halloween 2000 season fulfilled all our expectations. Once again you, our community of customers, supported us wholeheartedly and, of course, this IS what enables us to support our schools as we have in the past.