RRG Newsletter - FlatCon, Lab Coffee's Fall Menu, Tomes of Terror, and Halloween fun!
Hi all!
I need to apologize to everyone. I made a quip about Fat Guy Fall being here, and then it got hot again. This is very un-October weather, and I'm sorry about that. :P
First a quick events update:
Friday Oct 11 - Sunday Oct 13 - FlatCon
Friday Oct 25 - Downtown Bloomington Trick or Treating
Friday Oct 25 - Magic the Gathering Trick or Treat at Duskmourn House of Horrors
Saturday Oct 26 - Tomes of Terror with Bobzbay
FlatCon
Get ready for an epic weekend of games, creativity, and community at Flatcon! This family-friendly convention kicks off this Friday, bringing together tabletop enthusiasts, RPG players, and new gamers alike. With a packed schedule featuring board games, role-playing sessions, and hands-on workshops, there’s something for everyone—including kids! Don’t miss this chance to dive into fantastic worlds, meet fellow gamers, and enjoy a weekend unplugged with friends and family. Grab your tickets and prepare for a memorable adventure at Flatcon!
FlatCon is Bloomington-Normal's only tabletop gaming convention, and it is coming up fast. I think a lot of folks don't really know what exactly a tabletop gaming convention is, so I created a web page just to help you figure it out. On the page you will find info on the various games we play at Flatcon, and a small FAQ. If there are any questions you have I didn't answer on the webpage, please email me at info@redraccoongames.com. I'll email you back plus add your question to the FAQ!
We are giving away 5 free passes to Flatcon on our Facebook page, but you need to tell us why we should give them to you by 5pm today! (Thursday)
Lab Coffee Fall Menu!
As fall approaches, we’re excited to share our new selection of seasonal drinks and acai bowls with you. We will have a Pumpkin Spice Latte, Fall Chai, an Apple Pie Latte, an Autumn Acai Bowl and a Pear Cranberry Bowl. All of these will be available at our location in Red Raccoon as well as our location at the Yoga Lab.
Thank you for your support throughout the summer. It's been such a pleasure getting to know the Red Raccoon community and getting to serve you! We look forward to serving you these new fall flavors.
Be well,
Abby & Adam Ghantous
(I took a picture of their menu - RRG staff are already huge fans of the Apple Pie Latte! - Jamie)
Tomes of Terror with Bobzbay
Calling all horror enthusiasts and fans of the scary, sinister, and suspenseful! Join Bobzbay Books for a spine-tingling day of thrills and chills at the second annual Tomes of Terror Horror Convention. This annual FREE event offers authors, readers, local businesses, and horror fans from across the Midwest an opportunity to celebrate the darker side of literature together. Attendees can expect author meet and greets, book signings, horror themed giveaways, and more!
Downtown Bloomington Trick or Treating!
We're gearing up for a spooktacular evening in downtown Bloomington as local businesses open their doors for trick-or-treating on October 25th! Families are invited to bring their little ghosts and goblins to explore the festive, decorated streets, collect candy, and enjoy a safe, community-centered Halloween experience. Many shops will have themed decorations, costumed staff, and treats for all ages, creating a memorable night for the whole family. So, dust off those costumes, grab your candy buckets, and head downtown for a Halloween celebration to remember! Expect Main Street to be closed to make it safer for our trick or treaters, so you are going to want to park in one of the parking decks.
Magic the Gathering Trick or Treat at Duskmourn House of Horrors
Calling all Planeswalkers! Join us for a special Magic: The Gathering Trick or Treat sealed event on October 25th, featuring the hauntingly exciting Duskmourne packs. Each participant will receive four packs of Duskmourn, plus three secret packs (1 is a collectors booster!) to add a mysterious twist to the deck-building fun! Limited to just 24 players, this $30 event promises a thrilling, spooky experience. Don’t miss your chance to build, battle, and bring home some unique cards in this exclusive Halloween-themed MTG showdown!
As always, you can find our full event list at Events Calendar (redraccoongames.net)
All of our social media links, including our super-fun Discord server can be found at RedRaccoonGames | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree
Plus, we have some exciting news that will be announced in the next few weeks about another organization moving into the building with us! Stay tuned!
Jamie