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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Forsyth's Annual 'Trail 'N Treat' Saturday

Looking for a safe and fun place for the kids to trick 'n treat" before Halloween?

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Patch Staff
  • Thursday, October 25, 2012

No tricks, but plenty of treats for the kids this weekend as the third annual "Trail 'n Treat event takes place in north Forsyth County. Saturday's event not only gives youngsters the opportunity to get an early start on their candy stash, but it's fun, safe and educational. "The Trail ‘N Treat event will be a great opportunity for families to come out and not only have a fun time but also learn how to stay safe during the Halloween season," said Fire Department Division Chief Jason Shivers. "This is the third year for this event and we are certainly looking forward to it."  This year's event will be held at Coal Mountain Park, 3560 Settingdown Road, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will include fire safety, stranger danger and traffic …

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Friday, April 6, 2012

Easter Candy: What Does the Least Damage?

Choosing the right chocolate eggs can reduce the health impact of your kids' Easter egg hunt.

  • AWARENESS
  • Friday, April 6, 2012

While adults are planning big family dinners for Easter, kids have only one thing on their minds: chocolate. In many households, that chocolate is in the form of small chocolate eggs given as gifts or hidden for an Easter egg hunt. There are many chocolate egg options, and they vary in terms of both sugar content and ingredients, including the presence of potentially harmful artificial dyes. According to dietitian Gloria Tsang, author of the new book Go UnDiet: 50 Small Actions for Lasting Weight Loss and founder of nutrition network HealthCastle.com, choosing the right chocolate eggs can reduce the health impact of your kids' Easter egg hunt. "Many big brands produce chocolate eggs specifically for the Easter season," Tsang says. "Since …

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