By Billie Jones First United Methodist Church of Glen Rose is holding their Lord’s Acre Fall Festival on Saturday, October 24 with festivities beginning at 10 a.m. at the Methodist Family Center at the corner of Barnard and Mustang. A BBQ meal consisting of brisket, sausage & the fixin’s will be served from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. with take out available by calling 897-2572 prior to October 24 or 817-578-1149 on the day of October 24. The cost for the dinner is $8.00.

By Sean Michael Woodward All Hallows Eve is just around the corner, and in celebration Dinosaur Valley State Park will be hosting their Haunted Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 24th, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the State Park. The Seventh Annual Haunted Hike will be taking place from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and will start at the State Park Store. This hike is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

By Storie Sharp October 24th 2009 will mark the 2nd annual Celebrate Life 5K run / walk.  Local and visiting runners will get to experience tranquil Somervell County on foot while helping raise money for Promiseland Ministries and Hannah House Maternity Home.  This year’s course will wind through the streets of downtown Glen Rose, beginning and ending on the Historic Downtown Square, with the shotgun start at 9 a.m. in front of the Somervell County Courthouse.