Students support community event

FALLBROOK – Help with fundraising for the expenses of Fallbrook Scarecrow Days came from the students of Fallbrook High School woodshop class. Each year since 2012, the Scarecrew make scarecrows appear by the hordes in Fallbrook. This year they were helped along the fund raising path necessary to make it happen, by local students.

Their instructor, Jacob Bagnell, was able to ask two students, Toby Fast and Tanner Aristad, to create the attractive redwood pot holder that will be part of the items for sale at Fallbrook Summer Nights. These two students made the holders that are a unique design holding either six or four pots. Glazed and decorated pots will also be available to complement the hangers. Colorful birdfeeders and houses will also be part of their inventory.

It is noteworthy that the woodshop students had real success with wins at the San Diego County Fair. They submitted 26 projects. Of those, they won 24 first places, 2 seconds, 5 best in class, and 3 best in show. Their wins are a real statement for Fallbrook High.

Fallbrook Scarecrow Days purpose is to make Fallbrook a tourist destination during the month of October that will help to support the business community. Additional volunteers are welcome and invited to call the Chamber office to be part of this dynamic group.

In the meantime, the event is a lot of fun for all the residents and business enjoying working together for the betterment of the community. The committee knows it is a lot of work but feels the rewards can be great for the future of this community.