Harvesting Fun At Head O’ Meadow

By Larissa Lytwyn

Head O’ Meadow School’s annual Harvest Fair took place recently on a picturesque October day. This year’s festivities included pumpkin decorating, popcorn and cotton candy vendors, an auction, and even an obstacle course and rock-climbing wall, courtesy of Cheshire-based D&A Amusements.

“It’s been my first year doing it,” said organizer Maura Fletcher, a Head O’ Meadow parent. “It’s always a great fundraiser for the school. We’ve had a lot of parents and members of the community help us.”

Students had the opportunity to donate money or goods to theme-based craft baskets made by each class’s room parents, Ms Fletcher explained. The baskets, from a Halloween-themed bounty of spooky stickers and candy-corn to a flag-draped tribute to Americana, were auctioned.

Also on the premises was a Mister Softee ice cream truck. The vendor also provided Krispy Kreme donuts, Ms Fletcher said.

Pizza was served courtesy of My Place Restaurant. “We were able to buy the pizzas at a discounted rate,” said Ms Fletcher.

Many parents and older children, including former Head O’ Meadow students, volunteered their time at the event. One notable volunteer was First Selectman candidate Bill Sheluck, whose daughters attend Head O’ Meadow.

 “My son loved the rock wall, which was new this year, especially,” said Head O’ Meadow parent Meg Reilly. “My whole family loves it!”