The Patch to open Saturday morning

By Sam Waller

Local residents will have the opportunity to purchase pumpkins for fall at 9:00 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 30 during Bethel Assembly’s The Patch fundraiser at the Bank Park.

In addition to the pumpkin sale, there will be a decorated pumpkin parade for all ages and barbecue lunches served by the Monte Lewis Scholarship Fund.

Organizer Christina Daugherty said seven pallets of pumpkins have been ordered. Among the varieties available will be Fairytale, Cinderella, Ghost White, and Fancy Jacks.

Sales will continue until all pumpkins are sold. Payment options are cash, check, or Venmo.

The decorated pumpkin parade will offer prizes to the top three places. Participants are asked to arrive by 10:30 a.m.

The Lewis family is offering brisket sandwiches with all the fixings, chips, and bottled water. Cost for the meal has not yet been set.

The Patch event raises funds to be used for community outreach programs, while the meal benefits the awarding of scholarships to graduating seniors.

The day will include a number of activities for children and families. Among the list are free family photos, face painting, train rides, a petting zoo, corn hole, and pumpkin tic-tac-toe.