FROM STAFF REPORTS

NORTH SHELBY – The Oak Mountain Elementary School’s Parent‐Teacher Organization is hosting its 2018 Fall Fun Fest event on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost is $13 for pre‐paid wristbands or $15 at the door. Adults and kids 2 and under are free.

The annual fundraiser will be held on the school grounds and will offer family‐friendly entertainment, food, activities and crafts.

Attendees can enjoy inflatable structures, seasonal crafts, face painting and other fun activities such as cake, candy and soda walks. Guests can also check out a pumpkin patch and a hay ride.

The event will feature performances by the Blue Bird Choir and the OMES Cheer Squad.

A variety of treats will be available for purchase including Marco’s Pizza and a $7 Chick‐Fil‐A lunch combo. Pandy’s Food Truck will feature funnel cakes and fried Oreos. Steel City Pops and Kona Ice will be on hand for tasty frozen treats.

Local vendors will be on site selling crafts and other items.

The event will feature college football games on large screen TVs thanks to Direct TV, so that fans won’t have to miss out on watching game day events.

As the school’s largest annual fundraiser, the Fall Fun Fest includes a silent auction, with the ability to view auction items online and make advance bidding.

All proceeds from the fall fun fest are dedicated to the benefit of the students—going toward education, events and improvements at OMES.