Residents are reminded that Newtown Middle School’s front lawn at 11 Queen Street will once again host scarecrows and painted pumpkins created by students.

NMS art teachers Leigh Anne Hildebrandt and Kris Ladue are overseeing the effort this year.

This year the scarecrows and pumpkins will be put on display and digital voting by the public will be available Saturday, October 22, and Sunday, October 23, from 9 am to 5 pm both days.

Attendees are encouraged to bring donations for FAITH Food Pantry to the event.

For this annual scarecrow project, students design larger-than-life scarecrows that can withstand Mother Nature. For the effort, eighth grade students can work in groups of three to four to create a scarecrow.

Seventh and eighth grade students can also choose to paint a pumpkin individually, and will receive six hours of community service for the effort.

Education Editor Eliza Van can be reached at eliza@thebee.com.