The Ladies Auxiliary of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association is accepting unopened packages of individually wrapped candy for distribution at the 12th Annual Halloween Spooktacular. A collection box will be located at the back entrance of the firehouse until October 20th.  The Halloween Spooktacular will take place on Saturday, October 22nd from 3pm to 5:30pm between Southbury Town Hall and the Southbury Firehouse on Main Street South. Costumed children and families are invited to trick-or-treat at creatively decorated booths hosted and sponsored by dozens of community organizations and businesses from Southbury and neighboring towns.  Costumed characters will be accepting donations in the front parking lot of the firehouse this Saturday from 10am ro Noon, and Tuesday, 3-5pm.