It's Officially October! (Pumpkins & Maize are here!)

Besides seeing the aisles and aisles of Halloween candy (and costumes), you know it's October when the pumpkins come out to play :)

There are several pumpkin patches up and running in the SBC. So go by, take a look, take some pictures even, and buy one to go home and carve up. And make me a pie! :)



Asbury's Pumpkin Patch

All sizes pumpkins, gourds, pumpkin bread. Hours are from 9 am to 7 pm, with story time from 9 a.m.-noon. Miniature Pumpkin prices $.50-$1. Proceeds go to fund mission projects. The church is located at 3200 Airline Drive in Bossier. (318) 746-5349.



St. Luke's Annual Pumpkin Patch

All varieties and sizes of pumpkins along with gourds, Indian corn, corn stalks and hay. Pumpkin prices $1.50 and up. Proceeds are donated to many local, state and international charities. Hours are from 9 am to 8 pm. The church is located at 6012 Youree Drive in Shreveport. (318) 868-3613.



Keithville's Pumpkin Patch

All sizes orange and white pumpkins, small gourds, baked goods and more while supplies last. Pumpkin Patch Hours: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and 3-8:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sat., 12:30-8:30 p.m., Sun. Oct. 18, Kraft Fair, 8 a.m.; Oct. 25, Kid's Day, 9 a.m. Pumpkin prices $1.50 and up. This patch is located the Keithville United Methodist Church at 11145 Old Mansfield Road. (318) 925-

Another sign that Fall (and Halloween) has arrived is the popular Corn Maize, which becomes the Haunted Maize closer to Hallow's Eve. The maize is located up North in Dixie, La (my dad's hometown).

This year's maize is cut in honor of a local sports legend:

CLICK HERE for more information on operating hours, special events, and admission prices (they even have discount coupons you can print out!).