CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The city of Clearlake once again hosted its Halloween trick-or-treat event for children and families on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

City staff welcomed children in the decorated lobby of city hall, and handed out  hundreds of mylar trick-or-treat bags with candy, toys, comic books and crayons.

Children also received toothbrushes, kids books from the Hospice Thrift Store, stuffed animals and pizza.

Community groups and organizations that helped make the event possible included the Clearlake Police Officers Association, Foods Etc., Cecil's Pizza, Chuck and Vicki Leonard, Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, Clearlake Cottages and Marina, Clearlake Automotive, Grocery Outlet and Carl and Carol Webb.