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A UnitingCare Emergency Relief Centre was needed in the Port Adelaide-Enfield area of Adelaide. And that's when Lefevre UC and volunteers from Port Adelaide UC stepped up.
By Bindy Taylor
Communications Manager
Posted in Culture
The Great Pumpkin Party is an exciting community event which will launch for the first time in the scenic town of Hawker on 2-3 June, 2018. The idea for the event was ignited by Hawker Uniting Church Pastor Nigel Pratt.
"We want everyone from around the local area, and even further to attend The Great Pumpkin Party," Nigel says when asked to explain his vision for the event.
"This will be event for all ages, it will raise money for charity and put Hawker on the map. It will also encourage others to look at ways they can grow produce, serve the community and support those in need."
Over two huge, pumpkin-filled days, members of the Hawker community and beyond will join together for food, fun and entertainment. The Great Pumpkin Party also provides an opportunity to give back to Foodbank SA. During a severe drought in 2010, Foodbank SA provided substantial support to the rural community by offering food for distribution. Event organisers want to thank Foodbank SA for their service by supporting them in their endeavours and generating donations. There will be opportunity at the event to donate pumpkins and non-perishable food items to Foodbank SA.
The exciting community event will include a Saturday dinner, music and entertainment, pumpkin competitions and prizes, and input from Uniting Church SA Moderator Rev Sue Ellis.
There are many ways Uniting Church members and communities can get involved!
Below is a breakdown of the event:
Saturday 2 June, 5pm
The Hawker Institute (Elder Road, Hawker)
dinner // entertainment // pumpkin competitions and prizes // pumpkin and non-perishable food donations for Foodbank SA (http://www.foodbanksa.org.au)
Cost: $20 (adults) or $10 (children under 16). Children aged 0-5 get in free!
Bookings: Event Brite (http://hawker-pumpkin-party.eventbrite.com.au)
Sunday 3 June, 10am
Hawker Uniting Church (Cradock Road, Hawker)
worship service // entertainment // buffet lunch
Each day of the Great Pumpkin Party will feature Entertainment provided by Jacinda Jansen and Timothy Davey and keynote addresses from Rev Sue Ellis.
Uniting Church members are warmly welcome to attend this unique event.
For more information, contact Nigel Pratt: Turn on Javascript!Turn on Javascript!or visit the Hawker Uniting Church Facebook page. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite here.
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