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Eloise Eats, 10, said in the July holidays she was one of several children to create the book.
“It was an amazing experience; I would do it again,” she said.
“We decorated pumpkins, then worked out who was doing each role.
“I was a policewoman. I dressed up in a uniform with handcuffs and a baton. I got locked in the log jail.
“I’m looking forward to going to the book launch.”
Jess Adler, from Wimmera Southern Mallee Development, will launch the book at an afternoon that will also feature sporting and craft activities for children from 1pm to 3pm.
Attendees will also be offered the chance to win a prize for any afternoon tea food they bring made with pumpkin as a key ingredient or theme.
Organiser Kate Eats, from We’re Better Together Partnership, encouraged people to support the project and buy the locally-themed and created book.
“This book was one of many activities our partnership ran over a busy six weeks from June to July and features many familiar faces and places,” she said.
“We are looking forward to seeing what local cooks can create with pumpkins and share with the community for afternoon tea, and will award prizes on the day for sweet, savoury and junior sections.
“We are also encouraging everyone to dress with a ‘touch of orange’. It might be as simple as a scarf or ribbon or a whole orange outfit – the choice is yours.
“All people involved in the book’s creation will receive a free copy and the rest of the community is encouraged to buy a copy on the day with proceeds going to future We’re Better Together events.”
Cash sales only will be accepted for book sales as EFTPOS will not be available.
Fiona Treliving, from Harrow Neighbourhood House, said the sporting activities, before the book launch, would be led by Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly and provide a chance for children to try a range of options.
“The sport will run in tandem with some Pumpkins on the Run-themed art and craft activities being held in the pavilion,” she said.
There will also be 30 minutes set aside from 2.30pm for community members to talk to sports assembly staff about sporting needs and ideas for the community.
“This is a great chance to catch up with friends, find out about different sports, be creative and get your hands on a very local book,” Ms Treliving said.
People can RSVP through the Facebook event created on the ‘Harrow & District We’re Better Together’ page.
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