Pumpkin Patch proceeds to aid flood victims

The St. Charles United Methodist Church will host the “Pumpkin Patch Craft Fair” on Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.This family event also will provide some Christmas shopping at the church, which is located at 1905 Ormond Blvd. in Destrehan.

There will be booths with jewelry, wreaths, towels, embroidery, candles and much more for you to do your shopping. We will also be selling concessions throughout the day.

The St. Charles Parish Library will host a table with information for the entire family, as well as crafts for the children. They will also host story time in the Pumpkin Patch.

The East St. Charles Fire Department will visit from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for children of all ages to meet them and tour the equipment.

Pumpkins will be arrive on Oct. 1 and the patch will be open from that day until Oct. 31.

The patch also will offer families the opportunity to take fall photos and create family traditions.

Children also are invited to play in the patch.

The “Pumpkins have a Purpose” with this year’s funds this going to flood victims in  Baton Rouge area, the church’s sister church in Cuba and its missions, and its Mexico mission program.

Special events also planned in the patch: “Night Out Against Crime in the Pumpkin Patch” on Oct. 18 from 5:30 p.m.to 8 p.m. Hot dogs, drinks and s’mores will be served to all who attend. Police and fire department also will visit the patch during these hours with their special equipment.

The “Pumpkin with a Purpose Patch” also welcomes school, scout and other field trips to come visit the patch by appointment. Part of the field trip package includes the pumpkin, story time, search and picture time in the patch and some special items and stickers to bring home.

For more information on any of the above events, contact St. Charles United Methodist Church at (985) 764-8292.

To rent a booth, call (985) 764-8292 for an application or to get one from the church website visit http://stcharlesumc.com/our-events/fall-craft-fair/fall-craft-fair-2  or e-mail Beronco@hotmail.com. Indoor booths cost $40 and outdoor booths are $35. You can also rent electricity and/or tables if you need to.

 

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