On Halloween, we all have the opportunity to be someone else. From nostalgic retro-nurses to bruised and battered zombies, almost everyone will be dressed up for a spooky night of fun, fright and candy. The Sacramento Press rounded up various local costume shops to help you find your perfect Halloween fit. B-Bop Costumes 1931 L St. 443-2234 Hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Sundays Hours will be extended as Halloween nears Rentals: Yes Sales: Yes Located in what owner Larry Slaybaugh called “one of the older and more iconic houses in Sacramento,” B-Bop costumes provides customers with an intimate costume-shopping experience. Racks of authent

Spring is nearly a month in, and as April turns into May, the forecast promises warmer weather and plenty of outdoor activities, especially this weekend, as Easter is Sunday. There are plenty of ways to celebrate Easter, whether you’re looking for a traditional egg hunt or a nice place to eat Sunday Brunch. What: Southside Park Spring Egg Hunt When: Saturday, 11 a.m. - noon Where: Southside Park, 2107 Sixth St. Cost: Free With help from the Southside Park Neighborhood Association and St. John’s Baptist Church, Vineyard Church, the city of Sacramento will host the Southside Park Spring Egg Hunt, which will have a plethora of activities for the kids, including an egg hunt, face paintin

CASH FOR CANDY AND SUPPORT FOR OUR TROOPS Local Pediatric Dental Office Takes a Stand Against Sweets this Halloween FOLSOM, CA – What’s a ghost’s favorite candy? BOO-ble gum of course! One area pediatric dental group is redefining the phrase “put your money where your mouth is.” This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Kids Care Dental Group of Folsom and receive $1 per pound. The doctors at Kids Care are leading this anti-decay movement by giving away cash and toothbrushes in exchange for cavity-provoking candy. The candy will then be sent to our troops overseas via Operation Gratitude (www.opgratitude.com) “We want kids to have fun….but we also want kids to

The Neighborhood Services Department invites you and your children to join us this Friday from 10am to 3pm for a fun and safe Halloween trick or treat celebration at New City Hall (915 I Street). Ghosts, goblins, and characters of Halloween will roam the passages of City Hall giving away sweets and treats. We look forward to seeing you.