Whether you like spooky pumpkins or funny ones, prefer them painted rather than carved -- they all have a chance to win at the 14th annual Pumpkin Contest at the Pasco Farmers Market on Oct. 31.
The contest, which is open to youthful artists only, has two categories: ages 12 and under; and 13 to 17 years old. Prizes will go to the winners in each category. Plus there will be a prize for the smallest and largest pumpkins.
All entrants will receive a goodie bag.
Registration is required by Oct. 28. Pick up entry forms at the market on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon or at any Tri-City area SunMart, Griggs Department Store in Pasco and either of the two Richland Ace Hardware Stores.
Entries will be accepted from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at the market site at 4th Avenue and Columbia Street in Pasco. Pumpkins must be decorated and ready for judging.
The awards ceremony is at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 509-531-7274.
Taste of Tuscany
The Washington State University School of Hospitality Business Management is holding "A Taste of Tuscany on the Palouse" dinner Oct. 28 in Todd Hall Dining Room on the Pullman campus.
The five-course dinner will showcase the traditional fare of the region as prepared by Italian Chef Andrea Trapani of Florence. Each course will be paired with handcrafted vintages from wineries owned by WSU alumni.
Cost is $100 per person and space is limited.
Proceeds will help support the WSU School of HBM Study Abroad program and Wine-by Cougars Wine Business Management Scholarship.
To reserve a seat go to http://alumni.wsu.edu/TasteOfTuscany.
For more information, call Jamie Callison at 509-335-7425 or send an e-mail to jcallison@wsu.edu; or to sgoplen12@gmail.com.
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