Scarecrow Season 2024 #WordlessWednesday

It's time for the nineth annual Otsiningo Park Scarecrow Contest, which runs this year from October 1 to October 23. 

Per Broome County government, "Individuals, families, businesses, clubs, groups, and organizations are encouraged to create a friendly scarecrow to display at Otsiningo Park and for a chance to win prizes. Entry is FREE of charge. 

The public is invited to vote for their favorite of the almost 40 entries.

More and more, it seems non profits are the main participants and it's a good way to get their message out.

Like this one, for example, number seven, from ACHIEVE, a non profit that serves those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  I have a feeling this one is in the running for winner.  We'll see!

 Or this one, from STIC (Southern Tier Independence Center).  A developmentally developed family member gets services from both of these fine organizations.

Number 5 is from the NYPENN Pathways Girl Scouts, an Asian elephant to symbolize their Treats, Reads and More program.  This one, I think, will also be in the running for best scarecrow.

Finally, this entry from Broome County DDSO (Broome Developmental Center), which serves individuals 21 and over with developmental disabilities.  This is actually a state run agency but I am going to include it.

Did you have a favorite?  If not, no worries, as I'll have more entries in the coming days.

Joining Sandee at Comedy Plus for her #WordlessWednesday.