Back on July 27 we mentioned that if it all came together the "angels" of the Alley Cat Aid Brigade would be having a fall festival with a pet food give away, crafts, games and other entertainment. Since then they have joined forces with Wellsville's Chamber-of-Commerce and between the two groups it sounds like a fun time is in store that the whole community both young & those young at heart to enjoy.

It's to be held Saturday, October 3, at the Alley Cat Aid Brigade's facilities and the shoe tree on Commerce Street. It starts at 11 A.M. with activities to run until 7 P.M. There will be a pet food give away starting at 11 o'clock and lasting until supplies run out. If you can donate a small bag of pet food it'll go to good use. Although it's not required.

In addition to the give away there will be a whole slew of activities to enjoy. For the young ones they are going to have a money haystack. Think "finding the needle in the haystack". Along with that there will be face paintings and a pumpkin decorating contest among other things. A corn hole tournament will be held. There will be food & refreshments available. Raffles will be held for a Cherry 7-Up promotional bicycle, a Steeler's tent and a balloon filled with 100 lottery tickets among other items.

A limited number of eight foot spaces will be available for crafts and other vendors. It's $20 to reserve a space and reservations must be in by September 30. You must provide your own table and there is no electrical service available. Spaces can be reserved by contacting Connie Carmichael @ 330-532-9064, Connie Bauer @ 330-532-1057 or Randy Allmon @ 330-843-3475. Vendors are being asked to donate a bag of pet food but, again, it's not necessary.

The purpose of the festival is to promote Wellsville but it is designed for a fun time for the whole community to enjoy. It's free to one and all. Any funds raised will go to the two sponsoring organizations for future endeavors. It's another reason that makes the ville a little nicer place to live.

Come and enjoy yourselves. The "angels" promise you'll have a howlin' good time!

ole nib