Fire action comments sought
The Okanogan County commissioners are hosting a public meeting on Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. to hear comments about firefighting actions during the recent fires. The meeting will be held at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds Agri-Plex Annex. For more information, call (509) 422‑7206.
Pumpkin Fest will feature harvest-themed games.
Pumpkin Fest is back
Gary and Patty Walker will once again host the Kids’ Pumpkin Fest at their farm near Carlton on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The free event is at 233 Gold Creek Loop Road, off of Highway 153. There will be a pumpkin patch, games, prizes, hayride, refreshments and country store. For information, call (509) 923‑2399.
Harvest Carnival
Mazama Community Church will host a Harvest Carnival including a soup cook-off on Oct. 4 from 2 – 4 p.m. The free event will include a bouncy house, bobbing for apples, potato cannon, cider press, face-painting, caramel apples, and hot dog roast. Bring a crockpot of your favorite soup. The people’s choice winner will receive gift card to the Mazama Store. For information, call 996‑2089.
Car seat roundup
The annual car seat roundup will be on Oct. 14 from noon-4p.m. at the Hank’s Harvest Foods parking lot in Twisp. Have children’s car seats checked for safety, and bring unsafe/unused/expired car seats for recycling. Call 997‑4013 for information.
