HUNTERSVILLE – The Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, held its annual Halloween “Hoot and Howl” event Oct. 29, and local residents joined in on the “Howl-o-ween” fun. In addition to the center’s eagle- and owl-handling demonstrations, the day’s festivities included a costume contest, face painting, spider bingo, cookie decorating, owl mask-making, T-shirt tie-dying and more. (Bill Ward/Herald photo)