A Halloween spirit thank you

Bigs and Littles with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Juneau carve pumpkins at Don Abel’s Pumpkin Patch. Courtesy photo.

Bigs and Littles with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Juneau carve pumpkins at Don Abel’s Pumpkin Patch. Courtesy photo.

On Saturday, Oct. 21, Don Abel’s Pumpkin Patch hosted 10 Bigs and Littles from the Big Brothers Big Sisters Juneau Program to share in the pumpkin bounty and carve pumpkins together.

A hearty thank you to Don Abel Building Supply for providing the space and the pumpkins, and helping our matches get in the Halloween Spirit! This activity was also sponsored by a grant from the City and Borough of Juneau, funded with revenue from sales tax.

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