Hendersonville Parks is hosting trick-or-treating at Drakes Creek Park on Friday, Oct. 30. Several more community events are scheduled through Nov. 12.

Booths will be set up around fields 2 through 5 at the park, offering candy, games and prizes, according to the city's event page. The community calendar published by Main Street Media of Tennessee lists the event from 6 to 8 p.m. Booth registration runs through Oct. 29, according to the city.

Key to the City luncheon

The Key to the City luncheon is set for Thursday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at the Hendersonville Public Library. Holly Thompson of WSMV will be the guest speaker, according to the community calendar.

Tickets are $25.

Residents who want to attend should RSVP to Juliette at (914) 334-2226 by Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Veterans Day Parade

The Hendersonville Veterans Day Parade will step off at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, on Cherokee Drive and run to Industrial Park Drive. Anyone who wants to participate in the parade can call (615) 487-3244 to sign up.

Newcomers luncheon

The Newcomers & Community Members of Sumner County will hold their November luncheon Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. at Bluegrass Country Club. Bob Schricker, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 240, will speak. The event benefits the Sumner County Food Pantry, and attendees are encouraged to bring donated items such as canned meat, tuna, Spam, baked beans, kidney beans, chili beans and beef stew. The calendar listing states, "We welcome all ladies."

The luncheon will also feature "Our Marketplace," where hobbyists, small-business owners and service providers can reserve a display table. Vendors should text Beverly Jones at (615) 812-6954. The luncheon costs $35 at the door for vendors. To RSVP as a guest, email [email protected] or call Irene Calderon.

Ongoing community events

  • Monthly Senior Social: The Hendersonville Public Library hosts a gathering for residents 60 and older every third Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon at 140 Saundersville Road.
  • Hendersonville Cruise-In: Every Friday evening, weather permitting, at the Long Hollow Church parking lot starting at 5 p.m.
  • Sumner County Veterans Food Pantry: Open Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at 73R New Shackle Island Drive. Sponsored by VFW Post 9851 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 240.