Tour hits Pleasantons spiritual hot spots
By Kristofer Noceda, STAFF WRITER
PLEASANTON ? Halloween enthusiasts looking to mix in goose bumps with a candy bar should pay a downtown visit to some of the citys known ghost spots ? that is if you can score a ticket.
The Museum on Mains annual Ghostwalk, touring downtowns supernatural hot spots, is almost sold out with a few slots available for the programs early evening showings.
History of these sites are very important, but it is also a fun experience to hear stories from the past, said Rebecca Bruner, event coordinator.
Take for example Milfleur ? a home accessories and floral gifts shop ? which historically served the community as a jail after serving as a barn.
Store owner Terri Carlson knows this not just through research, but because shes met people who previously occupied the stores quaint two-story building.
When I first took over the barn a little lady touched my head and told me she used to serve meals at the jail, Carlson said. She then dematerialized.
In the five years shes held shop at the spiritually active location, Carlson has grown accustomed to seeing the supernatural and having things move on their own.
Theyve never done anything bad and Im comfortable withthem, she said. Ghosts are energy and sometimes they just make their presence felt by moving things.
The downtown Ghostwalk was inspired by resident Charles Huff, known by many as a town historian, who held a tour for about 30 people three years ago. As the event grew in popularity, museum officials latched onto the program as a fundraiser, selling out seven tours in one evening last year.
To meet the demand, officials have added an extra evening for a total of 28 tours. A psychic and fortune teller also are some of this years new features.
But besides the history lesson and ghost stories, the program does hold some useful information.
Its good to know what places to avoid late at night just in case the ghosts are out, Bruner said.
The 90-minute tours begin at the museum, 603 Main St., and run Friday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, Oct. 14, visiting areas of spiritual sightings in downtown, including the Pleasanton Hotel, the Rose Hotel, Kotingers Barn, Gay 90s Pizza and the museum itself.
Admission is $10 and limited tickets are available for the 5 and 5:30 p.m. tours on both days. For tickets and information, call the museum at (925) 462-2766. Volunteers are also needed.
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