Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch open through Oct 27

(Rockwall) October 1, 2012 – Cloudy skies and intermittent rain on September 29 did not stop an annual tradition from taking place on schedule as Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch opened the 24^th year with a 9 a.m. ribbon cutting followed by refreshments.

Pamela Whitaker served as mistress of ceremonies and received a Proclamation from Rockwall Mayor David Sweet.  Sweet introduced the other elected city and officials.

Members of Danny Barentine’s Boy Scout Troop #83 performed the flag ceremony and led the Pledge of Allegiance, and officers of the Rockwall HS Stingerettes entertained with a routine.

Continuing another long-held tradition. U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall purchased the first pumpkin.  He presented a flag to Pumpkin Patch volunteer and community stalwart Mary Hanrahan on the 10^th anniversary of her becoming a U.S. citizen.

Kathleen Melston, president of Friends of the Rockwall County Library, and Grace Jackson, president of the Council of Catholic Women, cut the ribbon officially opening the event.

Pumpkin Patch continues through October 27 and will be open from at from 9 am to 7 pm daily and is located at the Ridge Road Shopping Center, 1201 Ridge Road, near Brookshire’s Supermarket.

A wide variety of fall decorating items is available. Pumpkins of all varieties, gourds, squashes, straw bales, cornstalks, and delicious deli items made by members of the sponsoring groups are available for purchase.

For more information about the exciting lineup of children’s activities, visit rockwallpumpkinpatch.com.

Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch is a nonprofit all-volunteer community effort and benefits the Rockwall County Library and Council of Catholic Women or Our Lady of the Lake.

Shared by Nell Welborn.

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