By Robyn Best, Kawartha Lakes Weekly
Omemee residents may have recently noticed King Street was overtaken by scarecrows. The scarecrow invasion returned for its seventh year, collecting donations for the Omemee Food Bank.
The annual event started just before COVID, run by the Omemee Blooms Garden Club. The club works to keep the downtown area looking fresh and seasonal. They maintain the various gardens and planters within Omemee.
Traditionally, businessess and residents decorate their homes with scarecrows. This year, members of the club, the Omemee Food Bank, and the Omemee Lions, dressed up as scarecrows.
“We want to be out there in the community more, and we do have a lot of fun,” said club member Joan Harding.
With large bins places along the streeet, the scarecrows waved at passersby to encourage donations. The LCBO was also taking donations for Kawartha Lake Food Source.
The street was decorated with cornstalks, straw bales and pumpkins, all donated by Kennedy Farms. “It’s my community and I want it to thrive, if I can help to make it better, I’m all for that,” Jason Kennedy said.
The items were returned to the farm after the event was over, with all items available for use again.
President Joanne Windrem said donations had already been received fore the event even starts. “It’s a good cause and people support that.”
