- Last Updated on Sunday, 29 October 2023 23:28
By Jill Runfola
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| Faithful NBV Recreation Commission Members of many years Cody Ambrose with his mom, Pam Ambrose |
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| Brandy Crevda and her son Bryce, age 7. Bryce is happy to paint a pumpkin at the event. |
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| Belle Vernon Public Librarian Elina Filanderer shows off one of her books she selected for story time with the children. |
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| Chris Rerko, of Circle C Club Lambs, who generously donated the pumpkins from his farm in Rostraver Township where he sells them with his wife and daughter. |
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| Benny, 7, and Mckenleigh, 3, Nahar, are absorbed in their pumpkin painting projects. Their parents are Frank and Kara Nahar of Belle Vernon. |
Even a rainy day could not dampen the excitement at North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10:00AM to 1:00PM where families picked pumpkins and enjoyed painting them!
“We love this park,” said Brandy Crevda of Charleroi who brought her son, Bryce, age 7. “It’s the best in the Mon-Valley., and we didn’t care about the rain.” 50 free pumpkins in all were donated for the children by Circle C Club Lambs and additional ones for purchase if needed. The Belle Vernon Public Library was on hand to give out crafts and was ready for story time with seasonal Children’s books. A concession stand including hot dogs, chips and hot cocoa was available with an all-in-one special for a discount. Spooktacular but “kid-friendly” music made the time even more special!
Cody Ambrose, long-time volunteer for NBV Recreation Commission was happy to put on the event for the community. “Our idea for the Pumpkin Picking Event came after we had cancelled the Community Fest,” said Ambrose. “We still wanted to host an event that kids, and the community could enjoy, just on a smaller scale,” he added. The event was a big success and a great time was had by all.
