Scarecrows for the lighthearted

St. Charles Place Antiques & Restoration
230 Wells Ave. S.
(425) 226 - 8427

He is a buccaneer, a pirate at heart and is willing to ravage the ladies - if you dare!

Things are getting a wee bit scarier as you walk the streets of downtown Renton - the scarecrows have come out of the fall closet and are lurking behind the glass panes of Renton merchants everywhere.

As we near this Saturday's Fall Harvest Festival & Chamber Expo at the Piazza, the fight for the best scarecrow continues, with new inclusions everyday. As promised - here are some I saw today.

Cedar Chest Antiques
916 South Third Street
(253) 271 - 0511

She will tell you your fortune and then take yours, leaving you with a deep fear of ravens and red to last you a lifetime.

Deb's Antiques, Gifts and Floral
920 S. Third St.
(206) 261 - 2802

Little Red Riding Hood will never know what bit her - 'cuz the wolf is lurking somewhere near and a basket full of goodies is only an appetizer for his dinner of Granny and more.

Yoggi Yogurt
801 S. Third St.
(425) 204 - 9991

Fred likes to think he has become a sweethearted, desert eating skeleton but his thirst for blood has yet to be slaked.

Build a scarecrow

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I think Fall might really be here - it is time to build yourself a scarecrow. I love them, really. Most of the time I think they are meant to scare off children and wandering ne'er-do- wells. Maybe you should make one to keep your neighbor out of your yard, you know, the one that steals your zucchinis? Wait, we want them to take the damn prolific squash. Never mind.

WHAT: FREE Scarecrow building workshop

WHEN: Friday, September 18, 5 – 7 pm

WHERE: McLendon Hardware, 440 Rainier Ave S, Lumber Yard area

WHY: To learn how to create a scarecrow to enter into the Piazza Renton Fall Harvest Festival Scarecrow contest on Saturday, October 10 in the Piazza. Or display in a Downtown business or other location!

FREE Scarecrow Building Workshop

Friday, September 18^th 5:00 – 7:00 PM

McLendon Hardware in the Lumber Yard Area

440 Rainier Ave S

(McLendon Hardware will provide straw and assistance to build your scarecrow –

other materials should be brought or purchased at the store)