Pumpkin Patch to grow at Old Bridge church

Simpson United Methodist Church, 2095 Route 516, Old Bridge, will hold a Pumpkin Patch fund-raiser from noon to 8 p.m. on weekdays and Sundays, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. 15-31.

All varieties of pumpkins will be sold. Gourds, Indian corn, cornstalks, candy, baked goods, snacks and beverages also will be available for purchase. A children’s play area, face-painting and live musical performances will be offered on weekends. Members of the cheerleading and dance teams at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, will perform from 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 23.

All proceeds will go to the church’s youth group retreats and the church building fund.

For more information, call (732) 679-7499.