Local Hotel Welcomes St. Vincent’s Trick-or-treaters
Halloween Marks Beginning of Busy Holiday Schedule for Village Residents

   SAN DIEGO — As many as 110 children from St. Vincent de Paul Village, all adorned in Halloween garb, will get an early start on trick-or-treating at Embassy Suites, 601 Pacific Highway, on Wednesday, October 30, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

   The children will make their way along a floor of the hotel reserved solely for them, stopping at each room to bellow a familiar Halloween ultimatum with the hope of filling their bags with treats rather than resorting to tricks for those without a stash of sweets.

   "The kids are really looking forward to trick-or-treating at Embassy Suites," says St. Vincent’s Volunteer Services Coordinator Laura Kojima. "It’s these types of special events that make a positive difference in the lives of our children and we’re grateful for this special opportunity."

   The trick-or-treating will end with a meal prepared by the hotel staff for the St. Vincent’s visitors, but the day will mark only the beginning of special activities for Village residents during the holiday season.

   "This time of year is such an exciting and uplifting time for everyone at St. Vincent’s," says Fr. Joe Carroll, president of the Village. "Kids go to Seussabration, families get professional portraits done thanks to Chic Images – it’s a magical time and it’s truly inspirational to see the community get behind us to make such long-lasting contributions to the lives of the people we serve."

   For more information on the Village children trick-or-treating at Embassy Suites or other holiday events, call (619) 525-1608.

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