Second annual Harvest Festival is Saturday, Oct. 24

GRF SPECIAL EVENTS

GRF’s second annual Harvest Festival is Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Community Gardens, located at 13101 Nassau Drive. Admission is free.

The Wimberley Bluegrass Band will provide live music, performing three 45-minute sets beginning at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Two gardening workshops at 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. will be led by an experienced gardener. The hands-on activity will demonstrate how to grow a plant from seed. Seeds and materials will be provided, and people can take their newly planted seedling home to continue growing.

A scavenger hunt will encourage residents to explore the Community Gardens while searching for locations pictured on the scavenger hunt sheet. Residents who complete the hunt will receive a raffle ticket for their efforts. People can also bring non-perishable, nonexpired food items for donation to the OC Food Bank. Each donated item will earn one raffle ticket. Raffle prizes will include a Samsung 75-inch TV, a $100 Home Depot gift card and a one-year lease for a Community Gardens plot.

This event is sponsored by CaptionCall, SCAN and Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary.