The Journal

The Cortez Elks Lodge is making plans for its Autumn Fest on Oct. 15 at the Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road.

The event will be 1-5 p.m. and is open to the public. The event will feature a pumpkin-decorating contest as well as games and food. Decorated pumpkins must be brought to the lodge from 1-2 p.m.

There will be three age groups and two divisions. Division 1 will be carved pumpkins, and Division 2 will be decorated pumpkins. Prizes will be awarded at 4 p.m. Food will feature Cat Tails, Scarecrow Wonder, Spider Web Clouds and Halloweenie Dogs. Games will include a bean bag toss, balloon dart, spinning wheel. A child ID booth will also be available.

Clubs interested in promoting their group can by volunteering to have or man a booth may contact Lynn, event chairman at 970-565-7423. Volunteers to man the booths are also needed.