Local businesses, families and community groups are encouraged to contribute their time and talents to help create unique, colorful and playful multi-pumpkin scenes to display near the Depot and Southern Museum for public viewing, through Friday, October 29.

Suggestions include (but are not limited to) groups of celebrity or historical figures, animals, funny faces, Halloween characters and traditional jack-o-lanterns. Pumpkins may be carved or decorated. Scenes will be judged and prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Best Theme, Most Humorous, Best Craftsmanship, Best Use of Materials, Best Pumpkin Characters, Most Original, Most Creative Concept, Most Historic, Best Carved and Grand Champion.

The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department will provide each decorating team with one sign marker. Teams must provide all components of the scene, including pumpkins, tables, props and decorations. Keep in mind that pumpkins may be exposed to various weather conditions, as well as birds, squirrels and other visitors. The use of paper or cardboard is NOT recommended to withstand wind and moisture.

While pumpkins are traditionally lighted with candles, due to public safety and the duration of the event, decorating teams are encouraged to use battery operated light sources (on timers) to achieve the desired effect. The City of Kennesaw is not responsible for any damaged or stolen items.

The entry fee is $10 per decorating team (non-refundable). Click here to complete an entry form. Space is limited and entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Limit one entry per household/organization. Decorating teams can begin setting up scenes on Monday, October 18. Installation must be complete by Friday, October 22 at 2 p.m. Contest winners will be announced on Friday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. Scenes will need to be removed between Saturday, October 30 and Monday, November 1.

Address:
Near the Depot
2828 Cherokee St.
Kennesaw, GA 30144

For more information, call (770) 422-9714.

Elevation Chop House & Skybar is presenting Airport Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 24 2009. The event is a benefit for Mostly Mutts of Kennesaw. The event features arts and crafts, vintage aircraft, face painting, bounce houses, introductory flights from Aero Atlanta Flight School, car show, bi-plane rides, helicopter rides, and food from Elevation.

Address:
Elevation Chop House and Skybar
1723 McCollum Parkway B#600
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Date and Time:
10/24/09 from 10am to 5pm

For more information, call (770) 485-7469.

About Mostly Mutts
Mostly Mutts works with animal control officers and rescue organizations to reduce the number of animals euthanized at local shelters. Mostly Mutts provides housing, health care, training and physical and emotional care to adoptable animals until they find a new home.

Party like an animal for Halloween at the Southern Museum on Halloween with hands-on activities and make-and-take crafts that are sure to bring out the wild thing in you. Only after you journey to the land of the wild things will you gain entrance to the festivities. Remember to wear your costume or pajamas!

This event is FREE with Museum admission. Bring in your ticket stub from the Where the Wild Things Are movie (in theaters October 16) to receive discounted admission!

Let the wild rumpus begin!

Date and Time:
October 31, 2009 from 2-5pm

For more information, call (770) 427-2117, ext 3174

The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive history is hosting a full day seminar to uncover the stories behind the history of the Civil War. The Civil War spun stories of heroism and tragedy that are still impacting the men and women of Georgia. This one-day seminar will examine the efforts of Georgians from the battlefield to the home front with a panel of distinguished academic authors.

• Tammy Harden Galloway, author of Dear Old Roswell: The Civil War Letters of the King Family of Roswell, GA
• Kurt D. Graham, author of To Honor These Men: A History of the Phillips Georgia Legion Infantry
• John Randolph Poole, author of Cracker Cavaliers: A Regimental History of the Second Georgia Cavalry under Wheeler and Forrest
• Dr. John Fowler, contributor to New Georgia Encyclopedia
• Russell Bonds, author of Stealing the General

Registration:
Register by October 16 for $10 per person!
Attendees receive complimentary Museum admission, and a guest receives half-off admission (valid only the day of the seminar.)
On-site registration: $20 per person

Light refreshments will be provided; however, you must provide your own lunch.

Date and Time:
10/24/09 from 9am to 4pm

For more information, call (770) 427-2117, ext 3177