Duplin County Partnership for Children

10/28/2026

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10/28/2026

We are just three days away! Trunk-Or-Treat will begin at 6:00 pm! Hope to see you there!

10/28/2026

Notice of Street Closures for Halloween on the Square Trunk-or-Treat Event 🎃🚧

The following streets will be closed on Saturday, October 31st to ensure streets remain clear of parked vehicles throughout the day, allowing ample space for event preparations and participating vehicles to set up.

Beginning at 5:00 AM through approximately 9:00 PM:
⛔️ Wright Street from Courthouse Avenue to Fremont Street
⛔️ Fremont Street from Wright Street to Walker Street

Streets will reopen following the conclusion of the event, once all activities have ended and the areas are safe for traffic.

👻✅ Safety first, Burgaw!
Whether you're behind the wheel or enjoying the festivities on foot, please use extra caution throughout town. Motorists should slow down, remain alert, and watch for pedestrians, while those walking are encouraged to use designated crosswalks and stay aware of their surroundings.

Let's work together to keep all our little ghosts, goblins, and Halloween visitors safe for a fun and spooktacular evening! 🧡

10/28/2026

English Muffin Pizzas - A fun and simple bite to eat before the kids go Trick-or-Treating! 🎃😊
1. **Toast the muffins:** Split English muffins, brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil, and prebake at **400°F for about 4 minutes**, until lightly golden.

2. **Sauce & decorate:** Spread on pizza sauce. Add string cheese strips and olive eyes for mummies, cheddar with pepperoni faces for pumpkins, or shredded mozzarella for spiders.

3. **Bake:** Bake at **400°F for 8–10 minutes**, checking early so the cheese melts without losing the designs. For spiders, add an olive half for the body and eight thin olive pieces for legs after baking.

4. **Serve:** Let cool slightly and enjoy! 🎃🍕

10/28/2026

Halloween Trunk or Treat Safety 🎃🚗 Keep your family safe this Halloween season whether they're Trick-or-Treating or Trunk-or-Treating! Remember to watch for kids and be extra cautious in the parking lot to prevent back-overs. Here are some tips:

⚪ Before you get in the car and start it up, walk all the way around the parked vehicle to make sure children are not under or behind it.

⚪ Firmly hold the hand of each young child with you when around moving vehicles, driveways, parking lots and sidewalks. Safety first so we can all enjoy the treats! 🍬✨

10/27/2026

Hope to see you tonight! Can't wait to see all the happy faces and cute costumes! The doors open at 6:30 pm!

Can’t wait to see you!!

10/26/2026

10/26/2026

🤎🍲 Soup season meets busy-week survival! Discover 5 soup ideas for chilly autumn nights when you want something warm and satisfying without overthinking dinner.

Ingredients
🍲 7 Can Chicken Taco Soup
15.5 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
15.25 ounces southwest corn with juice
15.25 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
14.5 ounces chicken broth
14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes with juice
12.25 ounces chunk chicken breast, drained
10 ounces mild green enchilada sauce
1 ounce mild taco seasoning
2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro, optional garnish
Sour cream, optional garnish
Tortilla chips, optional garnish
Shredded cheddar jack cheese, optional garnish

🍲 Potato Cheeseburger Soup
1 pound ground beef
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided into 1 tablespoon and 3 tablespoons
1 medium white onion, diced
¾ cup carrots, shredded
¾ cup celery, diced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups)
3 cups chicken broth, low sodium
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1½ cups milk, 2%
¼ cup sour cream, full fat

🍲 Hamburger Soup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 onion
1 stalk celery
2 cloves garlic
2 medium potatoes
5 cups beef broth
15-ounce can diced tomatoes
8-ounce can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 cups of frozen mixed vegetables (corn, green bean, carrot mix)

🍲 Chicken Tortilla Soup Crockpot
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup taco seasoning, or one taco seasoning packet
4 ounces can diced green chiles, mild or hot
15.5 ounces can black beans, drained and rinsed
14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, juices included
15.25 ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups grated Mexican cheese
1 cup heavy cream
tortilla chips, or 6 corn tortillas, cut into strips either air fried or oven baked to crisp them up
Cilantro, one bunch for garnish

🍲 Lasagna Soup
1 pound Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups beef broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
9 sheets lasagna sheets, broken into 1-inch pieces
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
10 fresh basil leaves, sliced