Southwestern College Hosts Trunk-or-Treat Event

Southwestern College Education Builders are providing a safe place for area youth to gather as they host their annual Trunk-or-Treat at the base of the college’s 77 Steps on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 2-4 p.m.  There is no admission charge and the community is invited to attend.

The Trunk-or-Treat will consist of decorated vehicles parked near the bottom of the 77 Steps and children and their families will be able to walk through and vote on their favorite one.  In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in Deets Library.

Ed Builders is an SC education organization that strives to do as many projects as possible to benefit children of all ages.

The Trunk-or-Treat event is sponsored by Ed Builders with funding provided by the Southwestern College Student Government Association.

Southwestern College is a private liberal arts college, founded in 1885 by Methodists in south central Kansas. Today its Winfield campus is the residential hub that guides students to lives of meaning and service, with well-rounded academic and extra-curricular offerings attracting traditional-aged students from throughout the nation and world. Southwestern College Professional Studies provides options for online students in any location and has been named a top provider for persons serving in the military. The college continues to be affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

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