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OCTOBER 13, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVIII • NO 26
You Autumn Know About NPMC’s Fall Fest BY COURTNEY MENGEL
utumn is officially here and making its presence known. Trees are changing color, the temperature is getting colder, leaves are falling, and people are gathering. On Saturday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 6 p.m., New Providence Mennonite Church (NPMC), 121 Main St., New Providence, will host its second annual fall fest. This time, however, pastor Keith Roberts and his wife, Beth, are going to try to make it a little bigger.
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Hayrides will be part of the fall fest.
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There will be pumpkin painting at the fall fest.
“I just want to see the community come together and enjoy themselves,” stated Keith. “People can come here, forget about the news for a while, and just see that there really are good people out there.” The event will provide fun for people of all ages. There will be hayrides, adult- and kid-friendly axe throwing; a photo booth with a giant pumpkin; a petting zoo with chickens, goats, and sheep, pumpkin painting; a ring toss; and a bean bag toss. New this year will be a bounce house. “When we have our fall fest, it’s just hopping with children,” said Beth. “It’s great to hear their laughter and see the fun.” The baking contest, a favorite last year, will return. Entries, which will be due by 2 p.m. the day of the event, will be judged in four categories: cookies, cakes, pies, and anything pumpkin. Winners will receive ribbons, and at 4 p.m., the baked goods entered in the contest will be auctioned off. Proceeds will go toward the church to continue its community outreach.
